Purpose Chasers Podcast

It’s no surprise that the discussion around teachers often revolves around insufficient pay for the work that they put in day in and day out. Most of us can agree that we need to do a better job of honoring the teachers and educators in our lives. However, what if there was an even deeper issue at hand? What if there was more we could do than offer a simple pay increase?   This week, I am talking with former kindergarten teacher turned founder of Happy Teacher Revolution, Danna Thomas as we discuss the importance of mental health and wellness of teachers. Danna believes that to solve the teacher burnout and turnover crisis man teachers face, we must come together as a community and revolutionize how we professionally support educators. Topics Discussed: Why the best school supply is the investment in yourself How to revolutionize how we professionally support educators Why most teachers often suffer from burnout and turnover How self-care practices for teachers create a ripple effect for students ---  Con