In this episode, two teachers from The Burned-In Teacher Small Group Program tell their stories of transformation. Each of them classified themselves as Burned and Unbalanced and struggled with their work-life balance as educators. Amber shares with you five steps she encouraged these teachers to take to begin to take control over their workload and go from Burned and Unbalanced to BURNED-IN Teachers!
Mar 04, 2019•32 min
In this episode you get a dose of excitement and passion from Alison Schlotfeldt as she tells her story of burnout that she didn't even know she was struggling with. Alison offers hope for those teachers who are struggling with where they are on their own journey and encourages you to take the leap in order to find a tribe who can inspire you to grow every day!
Feb 25, 2019•33 min
In this episode, I talk with an elementary classroom teacher who was put on the fast track to administrator. Through much reflection on her transitions, Alison Forman learned that relationships must always precede initiatives and change in any school.
Feb 18, 2019•49 min
In this episode, Daniel "Sunshine" Baur, from Better Leaders, Better Schools Podcast, encourages us to ask gut check questions, walk a mile in other's shoes, and have a courageous conversation when faced with adversity between teachers and their administrators. If you're struggling with your relationship, or lack there of, with your administrator this is the episode for you.
Feb 11, 2019•39 min
In this episode, I interview my teacher bestie Rachael Givens. She shares her teaching journey, mistakes she's made, and lessons she's learned from them. Rachael and I also reflect together about teacher burnout and about our experience with our administration when we worked on the same grade-level team several years ago.
Feb 04, 2019•38 min
In this episode, Chris tells us his story of burnout, inspiration, and how finding your passion and your powersong can help you on those tough days as a teacher. He encourages us to power through one day at a time and tells us how, even when he found his passion in education, the change he was ready for didn't happen right away.
Jan 28, 2019•34 min
In this episode, Corey Knight inspires us to make a decision to step out of frustration with education technology and into expert mode. He tells us how he went from having his students stack their iPads on his desk, to learning how to teach them to use these devices to solve real problems and create solutions.
Jan 21, 2019•32 min
In this episode, Tom Mullaney shares his incredible journey of ups and downs in his education journey and how educational technology changed his mind when it came to expectations for himself and his students. His transformation from burned-out teacher to burned-in sharer will have you reflecting immediately about how you view your game-changing teaching ideas.
Jan 14, 2019•39 min
In this episode, Matt Miller, author and blogger of Ditch That Textbook and ditchthattextbook.com and I get real about burnout and how educational technology changed our careers. We chat about Matt's journey from burned-out Spanish teacher to author, blogger, presenter, and podcaster and how YOU can "Ditch That Burnout!"
Jan 07, 2019•46 min
In this action-packed, final episode of Season 1, I’m going to share with you how to make this the best year ever! No more goal setting without intention. No more drifting through this life without purpose. This episode is a must-listen if you find yourself striving for more for yourself at the start of the new year but then are left wondering “What should I do to reach my goals?” From how to pick a word for the new year to creating an action plan, I’ll share with you how to make this new year b...
Dec 03, 2018•34 min
In this episode, you'll get an insider's view into Burned-In Teacher's Small Group Program. You'll meet Janelle, a teacher who started this program skeptical and wondering if this would be just 'another thing' on the long list of teacher 'to-dos'. The success and transformation you'll hear in this episode will prove to be true, what I've told you all along... YOU. ARE. IN. CONTROL!
Nov 26, 2018•46 min
In this episode, it's all about teacher burnout and the eight steps you can take starting today to beat that burnout! I go deep into the upcoming BURNED-IN Teacher events that are coming up, all in order to serve you and the thousands of teachers out there trying their hardest to be the happiest and most fulfilled human being they can possibly be.
Nov 19, 2018•18 min
In this episode, Gretchen and I discuss our experiences with becoming our own heroes and how we've found our own heroes, taken risks, and continued learning to get and stay BURNED-IN!
Nov 12, 2018•34 min
In this episode, Gretchen shares her many seasons of burnout and explains what she did in each season to help her to continue to grow as an educator. She also explains the steps in her career to counteract those flickers of burnout, such as "tiny bandaids".
Nov 05, 2018•21 min
In this episode, you meet Gretchen, my friends and fellow podcaster on her podcast called, Always a Lesson: Empowering Educators. We dive into how she and I met and have developed a fast friendship that extends farther than our love for being edupreneurs, teachers and teacher supporters, and podcasters. We dive deep into our experiences with PLNs, what they are, and how YOU can also create your own to increase your reach, morale, and happiness as a teacher.
Oct 29, 2018•26 min
On this episode, Brittany tells us about how she went from grading at home and being a grumpy girlfriend to setting rules for herself that allowed her to focus on self care. She also gives us a little insight on how important she feels it is to build strong relationships with her students and why she feels she needs to make a change for the sake of them.
Oct 22, 2018•36 min
On this episode, I go solo to tell you about the three types of burnout there are, not just for teachers, but anyone in the workforce. Using research I've done, I tell you how to identify your type of burnout and what you can do to begin taking steps to solve it.
Oct 15, 2018•31 min
On this episode, Katie shares with us her journey through three different districts and her desire for an employer who can offer her communication, respect, and continuity. She shares her experiences through a perspective of vulnerability and shares that if we've hit rock bottom, there's no place to go but up, so we might as well ask for help.
Oct 08, 2018•20 min
On this episode, Stephanie shares with us how a conversation with me, over a year ago, made her realize how unhappy she was in her then current place in her career. She began to seek out other opportunities for her and, although she admits that it was sca
Oct 01, 2018•28 min
On this episode, Bethany, a teacher of 25 years from Georgia, shares her journey in education that has included a lot of changes along the way. She shares with us a moment that she had to advocate for herself to higher admin and how right now she feels that she has a choice to make about her career.
Sep 24, 2018•29 min
On this episode, I go solo to explain what BURNED-IN Teacher actually stands for and how you can take steps to become BURNED-IN yourself. I also introduce you to the BURNED-IN Teacher Action Guide and tell you what the 'flow' of the BURNED-IN Teacher will be starting now.
Sep 21, 2018•12 min
In this episode of The BIT Podcast, Kim Strobel tells us the story of her struggle with anxiety and Panic Disorder and how she went from quitting college and moving home, to taking on her fears and anxiety and not just graduating, but going on to teach, work in administration, and eventually become a successful Happiness Coach. She shares with us what she did to take control over her own happiness, and gives us advice to do the same.
Sep 20, 2018•29 min
In this episode, Jacquelyn Whiting tells us her story of burnout and teaches us a strategy she has used with students to find what she loves most about her career. She also emphasizes the importance of a PLN (Professional Learning Network) and how it has helped her to stay motivated and progressive in her practice.
Sep 19, 2018•31 min
In this episode, I share my teaching story and experiences with burnout. I also share with you some things that are coming up in the next few days of the BIT Podcast.
Sep 18, 2018•13 min
In this episode, I explain to you what the mission and purpose of The Burned-In Teacher Podcast is. Join me as I also tell you ways that you can find support from BIT today!
Sep 17, 2018•4 min
