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"Get practical strategies for using technology to reclaim more personal space and time; connect with colleagues; and make positive changes in your life, in the classroom and on campus. Educators are feeling overwhelmed. The global pandemic brought a tsunami of edtech tools that had to be adopted suddenly under emergency circumstances, and the stress of that and other unprecedented challenges has caused many teachers to consider leaving the profession. Technology has often been portrayed as part of the problem, with many believing that the best way to pursue wellness is to unplug and avoid digital tools altogether. This book takes a different approach, showing that technology used wisely can promote wellness, rather than undermine it. Author and technology facilitator Meredith Masar Boullion presents research on the importance of caring for the emotional health of educators, then offers strategies for using technology to reduce educator stress and better provide for the social and emotional needs of school communities"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of low-cost activities designed to help school leaders promote staff appreciation and recognition and create a positive, upbeat work environment for teachers.

Offers advice to administrators on how to encourage the teachers in their schools or districts and create a climate that allows them to take risks and act as coaches to their students.

A guide for teachers on how to implement the five principles of deliberate optimism, focusing on how to rediscover motivation, take a positive view of events beyondone's control, build an optimistic classroom where students flourish, and partner with other stakeholders to create an optimistic learning environment.

Identifies eleven categories of happy working women, including "lovers," "thinkers," "builders," and "determinators," and profiles one hundred women who find their jobs extremely enjoyable and rewarding, explaining how each found the perfect occupational fit for her personality, skills, and character.

Offers advice and support for teachers on how to deal with the emotional demands of the profession and gain and maintain the energy to deal with students, parents, and administrators.