Andrea Bitner: Resilience in Education

About this episode

Andrea Bitner discusses the importance of resilience and self-care in education, sharing insights from her experience and her book.

Today’s episode is like a pep talk from a friend! Author, speaker, and ELL specialist Andrea Bitner reminds educators to prioritize balance and self-care. Her newest book, When Niagara Falls , tells a story of resilience, a struggling student, and a teacher who never gives up. With over 24 years in education, Andrea offers insights on professional growth, supporting English learners with literacy challenges, collaboration, and connecting with students.

People in this episode

Guest: Andrea Bitner

Topics covered

• resilience
• self-care
• professional growth
• English learners
• literacy challenges
• teacher collaboration

Keywords

• resilience
• education
• self-care
• English learners
• literacy
• teacher support
• professional growth

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: When Niagara Falls

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