Before & After: Teachers Share What Made the Difference
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Before & After: Teachers Share What Made the Difference

B1IntermediateJuly 31, 202642 min

Ever wonder what actually changes when a teacher finally sets a boundary? In this episode, Kelsey shares a panel she hosted live at the Educate & Rejuvenate Summer Refresh, featuring a group of teachers (and one homeschool mom!) from the Educate & Rejuvenate Club. Each of them answers one simple question: what's one thing you did this year that actually changed something for you? Their answers weren't scripted, just honest, in-the-trenches reflections from women learning to leave work at work, let a hard day be a hard day, and say no without guilt. Whether you're teaching in a classroom...

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I get told all the time how impossible it is to set boundaries as a teacher. And yet, I found myself surrounded by a group of teachers doing exactly that. These are the teachers committed to educating and rejuvenating. And I got them together and asked them just a few questions.

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One of them is, what's one thing you did this year that actually changed something for you? And I recorded their answers. I think you're going to get something out of this. Welcome to Educate and Rejuvenate, the podcast to help you revitalize your teaching, renew your spirit, and reignite your passion for life.

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I'm your host, Kelsey Sorensen, a former teacher, current homeschool mom, published author, and certified life coach. Whether you are a teacher in a traditional classroom, homeschool from your kitchen table, or anywhere in between, I am on a mission to help you not only survive as an educator, but thrive. Get ready to up-level your skills with incredible insights from guest experts and discover the

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