Healthy Teacher Happy Teacher
Teaching can be an emotionally and physically stressful career. I've been in the classroom for 14 years and my body has kept score: weight gain, migraines, health conditions, and burnout. This podcast is where I share real stories about trying to feel better in my own skin while figuring out what that means as a teacher. You’ll hear plenty of honesty, a little humor, and maybe a few whimsical detours along the way.
Healthy Teacher Happy Teacher
Your School Might Be Toxic: 3 Big Red Flags
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The Big 3 Structural Red Flags Your School Might Be Toxic
In this first episode of the Toxic Schools Mini-Series, we’re looking at the structural issues that create unhealthy school environments: the big-picture problems that can make any teacher feel overwhelmed, drained, or defeated.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Is it me… or is it my school?” — this episode will help you name what’s really going on.
In this episode, we cover:
- Workload that never ends: chronic understaffing, nonstop initiatives, and a culture of overwork
- Leadership chaos: shifting rules, unclear expectations, and inconsistent communication
- Unfairness & favoritism: when opportunities, support, and treatment aren’t equal
This episode will help you realize: you are not the problem: the system might be.
Let’s break down these red flags and bring clarity to the chaos.