Seven Things I Wish I Knew Before Teaching 298

About this episode

Trina Deboree reflects on lessons learned in teaching, emphasizing the importance of boundaries and self-identity.

Send us Fan Mail What would you tell the version of yourself who is trying so hard to do everything perfectly? I’m revisiting a Teacher Truth conversation I recorded years ago and adding what I’d tell myself now, with a clearer view of boundaries, identity, and what it really takes to stay well in this profession. We talk about why teaching cannot be your whole personality and why staying late should never be a badge of honor. I share the painful reality many educators meet sooner or later: ...

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Host: Trina Deboree

Topics covered

• teaching advice
• boundaries
• educator identity
• work-life balance
• teacher burnout

Keywords

• teaching
• burnout
• boundaries
• identity
• educators
• work-life balance
• teacher advice

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