235. Advocating for Yourself With Admin

235. Advocating for Yourself With Admin

May 18, 2026 · 26 min

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Rebecca Joyner discusses the importance of advocating for oneself with school administration as the school year ends.

As the school year wraps up and end-of-year meetings approach, NOW is the moment to advocate for yourself with your admin. Yes, really! In this episode, I’m sharing why your voice matters right now as a secondary science teacher, how to clearly communicate your capacity, boundaries, and needs, and practical scripts for handling tough conversations about added responsibilities. You’ll also learn how to advocate for meaningful support, use data to strengthen your requests, and step into next ye...

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