by Amy | May 26, 2026 | Balance for Educators |
As the school year begins to wind down, it’s easy to fall out of balance. There is just so much to do, manage and hold… Grades. Events. Testing. Classroom cleanup. Parent communication. Student emotions. Your emotions. I know that for me, and for many educators that I...
by Amy | Apr 9, 2026 | Balance for Educators |
When I first connect with a client, the focus is often on burnout and time… or the lack of it. There are never enough hours in the day. There is always too much to do. But what if it isn’t just about time? What if it is about energy? Because there are things that...
by Amy | Mar 10, 2026 | Balance for Educators |
Today I’m asking you a simple (but at the same time, complicated) question: When was the last time you felt fully balanced in your own life? Not related to school and all the many things you do there… Rather a feeling of presence – balance – in your real,...
by Amy | Feb 18, 2026 | Balance for Educators |
This is a story you may recognize, about a teacher I’ll call Ana. Ana was the kind of teacher students remembered years later. She stayed late to help the ones who were struggling. She took time to write thoughtful feedback, not just grades. She took teaching...
by Amy | Dec 2, 2024 | Balance for Educators |
Last month, rather than presenting at a conference and having a booth, I decided to be a participant instead. It brought me so much joy to just simply be there without any additional responsibilities. Don’t get me wrong, I love presenting and connecting with...
by Amy | Nov 18, 2024 | Balance for Educators |
As educators, every single day we experience both chaos and calm. And it’s our natural default as humans to focus only on the chaos, the busy-ness, the lows versus the highs. Let’s take a moment to learn to appreciate both. To find that silver lining in the more...
