Tem, a teacher with 15 years of experience, shares her teaching journey and the challenges she has faced. She emphasizes the importance of teachers taking care of themselves and setting boundaries to avoid burnout. Tem also discusses the struggles that students face, such as anxiety and social skills, and the need for a more personalized approach to education. She started her podcast, Helping Teachers Thrive, to provide support and strategies for teachers to increase their confidence and thrive in the classroom. Tem encourages parents to understand the challenges teachers face and to maintain open lines of communication.

Takeaways

• Teaching is a demanding profession that requires teachers to take on multiple roles and responsibilities.
• Teachers need to prioritize self-care and set boundaries to avoid burnout.
• Students are facing challenges such as anxiety and social skills, and education should focus on personalized approaches to meet their needs.
• The podcast, Helping Teachers Thrive, provides support and strategies for teachers to increase their confidence and thrive in the classroom.
• Parents should understand the challenges teachers face and maintain open lines of communication for the benefit of their children.

Sound Bites

• "Put yourself first. Like I think of my son, my husband, my family because I mean, I care about the kids so much, I can't constantly be thinking all the time about what if, what if, what if."
• "Just find what you're good at and hone in on those skills and those talents."
• "We need to educate our kids a little bit more in terms of the importance of books and the knowledge you can get from books that could potentially change their lives."

Bio:
Since embarking on her teaching journey in 2009, Tem has been on a mission to empower students to reach their fullest potential. Specialising in Secondary Physical Education, Tem also has experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) as a class teacher in an SEN provision. Having mentored numerous teachers throughout her career, she is not only shaping young minds but also nurturing the growth of those who guide them. 
 
Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive/id1681843058
Membership site: https://www.patreon.com/masteringteaching





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