The Importance of Having a TPT Buddy or Mentor with Laura Fogle

Do you ever feel like you're an island in a sea of other teacher sellers? You're not alone!

There are plenty of ways to reach out and find a TPT buddy or mentor to connect with - and the benefits are endless!

Laura Fogle is here on the show to chat about why it's important to find a teacher seller friend in person or online!

Laura has been happily selling resources in her Teachers Pay Teachers store for 8 years. Her store and blog is Happy Teacher Happy Students and focuses on creative elementary and middle school resources for all subjects. Former 3rd grade teacher, Florida native, mom of 3 and lover of thrift stores, reading, the great outdoors, and of course creating new and creative resources for teachers!

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why it's important to have a TPT friend or mentor
• The benefits of having TPT buddy/mentor
• How to find someone to collaborate or connect with
• Whether it's better to find someone locally or can you connect with someone virtually

Resource and Links

• Follow Laura at @happyteacherhappystudents
• Visit Laura's TPT Store Happy Teacher Happy Students

Let's connect!

• TPT Store: The Southern Teach
• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
• Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
• Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding

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