STRONG Teacher Newsletter
What Are You Saying Yes To?
You don't owe anyone a yes just because it was easier to give. A short reflection on boundaries for teachers.
Teacher Gone Wild
You Don't Regret the Money. You Regret Not Going.
Money spent reconnecting with people you love isn't an expense. It's an investment — in rest, in memory, in the version of you that isn't checking email at a lake.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Thrive This Summer | Week 5: Feel It to Free It
Emotions don't disappear. They wait.
Strong Teacher Pep Talk
Nobody Is Putting Recovery on Your Schedule. So You Have To.
Athletes have rest built into their training. Teachers don’t. Here’s why recovery isn’t optional — and what it actually looks like later in the year.
Strong Teacher Pep Talk
The Teacher Who Leaves at 4:30 Might Be the Most Dedicated One in the Building
Staying until 7pm isn’t dedication — it might just be a shorter career. Here’s the reframe that changes how STRONG teachers think about excellence.
Education
Emotional Labor in Teaching: The Science Behind Your Exhaustion
Teachers perform emotional labor at rates comparable to therapists—without the support. Here's what the science says, and three ways to start protecting yourself.
Strong Teacher
The STRONG Framework: A Sustainable Approach to Teaching Excellence
Discover the STRONG Framework - six research-backed pillars that help teachers build sustainable practices without burning out. Excellence without exhaustion.
Why Edify Podcast
Why Teachers Should Complete a Yearly Review
A reflective Why Edify podcast episode exploring why teachers should complete a yearly review and how reflection supports wellbeing, resilience, and sustainable teaching.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
The Wisdom of Slowing Down
Your body isn't a machine. Here's how to honor that this week.
Yearly Review
Why Reflection Works: The Science-Backed Case for Teachers Completing a Yearly Review
The year blurs without reflection. Learn why yearly reviews help teachers stop repeating mistakes, celebrate wins, and step into the new year with purpose.
Weekly Report
It’s Okay to Be Done for Today
For teachers nearing winter break—offering permission to rest, set boundaries, and release what isn’t yours to carry.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Five Seconds Before You Respond
A Wednesday pause for teachers who are tired of toxic positivity and need something real.