Hacking Teacher Burnout with Amber Harper

On this episode, we discuss an ever-timely topic: teacher burnout. And today we get to evaluate solutions from the teacher’s point of view.

Amber Harper, a kindergarten teacher, podcaster, and Teacher Burnout Coach is our guest. She joins to talk about her book Hacking Teacher Burnout.

Ross and Amber discuss:

• Amber’s “burnout story” and how she came to this work
• What makes teacher burnout different from the burnout in other roles and professions
• The types and stages of teacher burnout
• “Your burnout isn’t your fault, but it is your responsibility”
• Going from isolated to empowered
• Better support for new teachers
• What are the changes that are within each teacher’s control?
• Developing your Teacher Brand and how this benefits the whole school

Hacking Teacher Burnout is published by Times 10 Publications. Learn more HERE.

Learn about Amber’s work at http://www.burnedinteacher.com

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About the guest

Amber Harper is a Kindergarten Teacher, author of Hacking Teacher Burnout, podcaster, and Teacher Burnout Coach. She gives struggling teachers a path to follow as they navigate their way out of burnout by helping them grow through their burnout and take their next best steps toward what they want from their career in education and in life. You can learn more about her and the services she offers at www.burnedinteacher.com

About the host

Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies LLC, a consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano