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Classroom or Not, Teachers Need Community

Classroom or Not, Teachers Need Community

Published on: 19/02/2025

People say, “I work in retail, or I work in business.” But we say, “I am a teacher.” Teaching is not a job that can be done in isolation. From practicality to camaraderie to our very sanity, we need other teachers. The truth is that this a job that only another teacher can understand.

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Self-Care Is Essential For Teacher Entrepreneurs

Self-Care Is Essential For Teacher Entrepreneurs

Published on: 19/02/2025

Teachers are notoriously bad at self-care. Here's why it's non-negotiable for entrepreneurs & how you CAN make it a part of your daily life.

Teacher Self-Care
What Are Your Avoidance Behaviors Telling You?

What Are Your Avoidance Behaviors Telling You?

Published on: 31/01/2025

As a self-employed teacher, I understand the struggle of managing your own business while trying to stay focused on important goals. Let's delve into a recent realization I had and how it might resonate with your own journey.

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Why Are Teachers Leaving, and Who’s Paying Attention?

Why Are Teachers Leaving, and Who’s Paying Attention?

Published on: 16/08/2024

Teacher retention is at an all-time low, and it feels as though no one is paying attention—or worse, no one cares.

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Life as a Self-Employed Teacher

Life as a Self-Employed Teacher

Published on: 17/05/2024

Here are 6 things I do, 6 things I don't, & 2 things I miss. As a self-employed teacher, I still get to do most of my favorite teacher things.

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The Pros and Cons of Business Coaching

The Pros and Cons of Business Coaching

Published on: 12/04/2024

Let's talk about the elephant in the room - paid coaching. Offers for paid coaching and online courses are literally everywhere right now, & I want to have a very frank conversation about it.

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