Ep 269: Tips for Closing Out the Year Without Burnout

If the thought of another stack of grading or endless staff meetings has you ready to skip straight to summer, you’re not alone! In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite end-of-year tips for secondary teachers juggling multiple preps—because yes, you can close out the year with your sanity (and energy) intact.

We’ll chat about setting boundaries, batching and automating tasks to save serious time, and letting go of non-essentials without guilt. Whether you teach middle or high school, I’ve got actionable strategies to help you wrap up grading, finalize lesson plans, and prioritize what matters most, so burnout doesn’t follow you into June.

Let’s finish strong together!

Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you.

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