Admin Asked for Volunteers. Nobody Spoke Up... So You Did.
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Admin Asked for Volunteers. Nobody Spoke Up... So You Did.

B1IntermediateOctober 1, 202614 min
  • One speaker
  • Relationships & psychology

It's Friday afternoon at 4:00 PM, and your admin asks for "one quick volunteer" to lead Spirit Week. Silence fills the room—and before you even think about it, you hear your own voice say, "I can do it." If you struggle with setting boundaries as a teacher, teacher people-pleasing, or constantly saying yes when you mean no, you are not alone! In Part 1 of our 5-part Teacher Boundary Series, we’re looking at what actually happens inside your "Teacher Brain" during those 3 seconds between being asked and volunteering—and why fear of not being a "team player" keeps...

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It's Friday afternoon. You are ready for your weekend. And the last item on your staff meeting agenda is coming up. Your bag is at your feet.

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With a stack of ungraded work, you promised yourself you would grade this weekend. And your phone is face down on your knee with a text from home you haven't answered yet.

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And Adam says, oh, one last thing before you all go. I promise it's quick. We need someone to take the lead on spirit week. Nobody says anything.

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