This video made it clear the importance of taking care of ourselves and developing a positive work/life balance in order to be able to move mountains in the classroom. It was refreshing to hear a story of resilience from an educator that was struggling in this area and ready to become a part of the 1/3 of teachers that quit within 5 years of teaching. I think that this message is important for educators to adopt but it also needs to be a culture within the school. Often, I feel like expectations of doing more and more are given to us and it doesn't leave room for a healthy work/life balance. I think it is important for administrators to model and encourage the expectation of taking care of ourselves so we can be the best educator in the classroom.
