“An empty lantern provides no light. Self-care is the fuel that allows your light to shine brightly.” ~Anonymous In my last blog post, The Great Malaise: Educators and the Pandemic, It’s Worse Than You Think, I outlined the unprecedented challenges teachers face, exacerbated by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Things have become so dire that in an attempt to stave off a possible Great Resignation seen in other occupations, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona sent out a letter to scho

Teachers are in crisis. Unfortunately, this is not a new story, but it has taken on a new sense of urgency in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Teaching, without a doubt, is one of the most challenging professions, even before the pandemic. In addition to being content instructors, teachers are also disciplinarians, assessors, administrators, facilitators, foster parents, social workers, role models, and according to Teachthought.com, make up to 1,500 educational decisions