Welcome to Why Edify: Your Hub for Teacher Support and Inspiration

Hi, I’m Jeremy—also known as The Why Edify Guy—and I’m so glad you’re here.

Whether you’re a longtime reader or just discovering Why Edify, this post is your guide to everything the site and community have to offer. My mission is simple: to help teachers become happier, healthier, and stronger—in the classroom and in life.

Let’s take a quick tour of what you’ll find here on the site.

📰 The Weekly Newsletter

Each week, I send out a curated newsletter full of ideas, links, and inspiration. It’s free to join and packed with resources to uplift and empower your teaching journey. If you’re not subscribed yet, you can sign up right on the homepage.

🎧 The Podcast

The Why Edify podcast is where I reflect on teaching, talk with fellow educators, and explore what it means to thrive in education. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or right here on the site. There’s also a video version if you prefer to watch.

💬 The Inner Circle

If you’re ready for a deeper level of support, the Inner Circle is for you. This membership helps sustain the site and gives you access to:

• The Thrive Series (currently running this summer!)
• The full Strong Teacher School course
• An exclusive members-only resource library
• Community discounts and bonuses

This space is about supporting you more personally—and I’d love to have you join.

📘 Strong Teacher School

The Strong Teacher School is an ever-growing course that uses the acronym STRONG to tackle the major aspects of teacher well-being and burnout prevention. It’s available to all Inner Circle members and is designed to meet you where you are.

🛍️ The Edify Shops

You’ll find two fun and helpful storefronts:

• Amazon Store: My favorite books, tools, and wellness gear (plus recommendations from educators I’ve interviewed)
• Why Edify Shop: T-shirts and custom items inspired by our articles and community vibe

These shops are just one more way to support your teacher life—both practically and playfully.

🎒 Free Tools and Resources

When you sign up, you’ll get instant access to the Strong Teacher Toolkit—a collection of free downloads, guides, and even a couple of ebooks I’ve created based on 26 years in the classroom.

All of this is free to Why Edify subscribers, no payment required.

🙋‍♂️ About Me + The Edify Manifesto

I launched Why Edify in my 23rd year of teaching. Now in year three of this project, I’m more energized than ever to serve educators through reflection, creativity, and connection.

The heart of Why Edify is captured in the Why Edify Manifesto, where I share the values that guide everything I do here—including a belief that becoming a better version of yourself is an act of community service.

This isn’t just a blog. It’s a growing community built on the belief that teachers matter—and that we all thrive when we’re supported, seen, and inspired.

So take a look around, explore the resources, and if you haven’t already, join the community. I’m so glad you’re here.

What kind of support would help you feel stronger, healthier, and happier as a teacher this year?