
The Resilient Teacher Project
By Julie Sochacki

The Resilient Teacher ProjectDec 30, 2019

The Half Day Teacher Retreat: Wellness Practices for Every Teacher
Julie created a free, wellness and self-care retreat for teachers!
https://julie-sochacki.teachable.com/p/the-half-day-teacher-retreat

Intentional and Inspirational Practices that School Administrators Can Implement Right Now
Dr. Janet Parlato, current principal of Watertown High School in Watertown, CT, shares intentional practices that have inspired her teachers. Janet's step-by-step suggestions can easily be implemented in any K-12 school.
Find Janet's ideas in more detail, the 2020 Holiday Checklist, and inspiration in your inbox at teachertlc.com
The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle
GMorning, GNight!: Little Pep Talks for You and Me by Lin Manuel Miranda

Four Wisdom Teachings to Transform Your Life
Julie dives into the teachings of don Miguel Ruiz's The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book). These practices will bring more freedom, ease, empowerment and truth-telling into your life. It's a perfect time to adopt this wisdom as you balance your teaching with your personal life and world events. If you want inspiration for teachers in your inbox, go to www.teachertlc.com

How I Reinvented Myself Four Times and How You Can Find your Purpose
Julie shares four pivotal stories from her life when she took the leap outside of her comfort zone and what each one had in common. If you are trying to identify your life's purpose, this is a must listen! Have a question about finding your purpose? Email Julie: sochacki@hartford.edu
(find your purpose, teachers making changes, reinvent yourself, what do I do next)

Wellness Practices for Strong Immune System and More: Update and Check In

The Transformative Practice of Gratitude with Jennifer Wasmer
This episode dives into the power and magic of gratitude and includes a beautiful Metta meditation led by Jennifer Wasmer. Please find out more about Jennifer's work right here: https://www.dayspringcommunications.net/

Our Wellness Wake Up Call: Wellness Series, Episode #2
Want teacher inspiration in your inbox? Go to www.teachertlc.com
Join guests Jenn Yorzyk Triger, Functional Food and Fitness Coach, and educator Dr. Theresa Abodeeb-Gentile for a lively and informative conversation about food and wellness!
Jenn's shopping list: https://www.teachertlc.com/jenn-plate-up
Theresa's avocado brownie recipe: https://thecastawaykitchen.com/2017/04/flourless-avocado-brownies-paleo-keto-low-carb-grain-free/
Jenn's FB Page: My Healthy Path
Jenn's email: jennifertriger@hotmail.com
Julie's email: sochacki@hartford.edu

Our Wellness Wake Up Call: Wellness Series #1
Go to www.teachertlc.com for the daily wellness checklist and leave your email for weekly wellness inspiration in your inbox--no matter what the situation might be in the Fall.
If you have comments or wellness strategies to share--or even if you'd like to share your wellness tips and journey on the podcast--email Julie at sochacki@hartford.edu.
From the CDC: Dietary supplements aren’t meant to treat or prevent COVID-19. Certain vitamins and minerals (e.g., Vitamins C and D, zinc) may have effects on how our immune system works to fight off infections, as well as inflammation and swelling.

Cultivating Connection and Compassion in the Online Classroom
Julie shares a PD segment with her listening audience entitled Cultivating Connection and Compassion in the Online Classroom intended for University of Hartford faculty. Want teacher inspiration in your inbox? Go to www.teachertlc.com

The Working from Home Transition for Educators
Want teacher inspiration in your inbox? Go to www.teachertlc.com
How to Work from Home During the Corona Virus

Teachers, Exhale: 10 Resilience/Wellness Strategies for Educator Ease during Covid-19
Want teacher inspiration in your inbox? Go to www.teachertlc.com
Reducing your overall stress:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Soup recipes (no meat needed):
https://www.simplyquinoa.com/vegan-soup-recipes/
45 speedy, savory soups and stews:
Six Surprising Ways Alcohol Affects Your Health
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/6-surprising-ways-alcohol-affects-health-not-just-liver/
How sleep affects your immune system:
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/how-sleep-affects-your-immunity

What's Next? Teachers Taking the Leap
When that little voice of change starts to whisper in your ear, it could be time to take the leap!
What do teachers do when they leave teaching?
Contact Julie:
www.teachertlc.com
sochacki@hartford.edu

Integrating Elements of the Montessori Philosophy into the Traditional Classroom
Montessori teaching expert Tom Fahsbender, Middle School Director of Curriculum and Supervision at Washington Montessori School in New Preston, Connecticut, joins Julie in a conversation about transforming our teaching. Many elements of the Montessori model support strengthening our classroom community and our own self-care.

Resilience and Empathy in Young Adult Literature
Joanne Mumley, veteran ELA teacher at Tyrrell Middle School in Wolcott, Connecticut, joins Julie to talk specifically about how she connects resilience and empathy to young adult literature in her classroom.

Transform Yourself; Transform Your Classroom: It's Time to Level Up!
It’s 2020! This is your year! It's time to level up! It’s not about how to change your students, it’s about how to transform yourself. With teacher burnout and mental health issues at an all time high, you are the only one who will give yourself the permission to care for yourself and make important changes that will shift your life and your classroom into a space of positivity, resilience and compassion.

Teacher Self-care and Wellbeing with Dr. Theresa Melito-Conners
Join Julie and Dr. Theresa Melito-Conners, founder of Dr. MC's Self-care Cabaret, as they dive into the topic of teacher self-care and wellness.

Enjoy More, Stress Less during the Holidays
Teachers, undo and unschedule to create spaciousness in your December.
Eat simply and intentionally, recipes from Elise Museles:
Mexican spiced quinoa vegetable soup
https://elisemuseles.com/recipes/mexican-spiced-quinoa-vegetable-soup/
Most delicious chopped salad:
https://elisemuseles.com/recipes/saturday-chopped-salad/?sf_paged=4
Cookie alternative:
https://elisemuseles.com/recipes/cherry-hemp-seed-bliss-balls/?sf_paged=4

Overcoming Overwhelm
Julie offers some strategies for moving out of overwhelm when everything feels like it's just too much!

Moving from Instructor-Centered to Learner-Centered in the Classroom
Julie sets a strong foundation for active learning and then explains the importance of inclusive teaching in the learner-centered classroom.
This is one example of a strengths inventory sheet:

Increase Mindfulness and Decrease Stress in the Classroom
Join Julie as she talks with Nicole Foti, Director of Clinical Experiences in the Department of Education at University of Hartford.

Diversity, Empathy, & Inclusion with Dr. Sarah Hart
Dr. Sarah Hart and I sat down to have a conversation about diversity, empathy, and inclusion. We enjoyed our conversation so much that we decided to record a portion of it. Enjoy!

What's Your Self-Care Plan?
Welcome to the new school year! Begin this year by creating a foundational self-care plan that will increase your wellness and energy level. Start today!

Self-care and Resilience in the Classroom
Joanne Mumley, ELA teacher from Tyrrell Middle School in Wolcott, CT talks with Julie about self-care and resilience in the classroom.

Dear Student Teachers,
Julie motivates and inspires teacher candidates to keep going by offering them a simple resilience plan. The finish line is in sight!

Mind, Body, Spirit Challenge II
Julie leads listeners through a self-care challenge for mind, body and spirit.

Mind, Body, Spirit Challenge I
Julie leads listeners through a self-care challenge for mind, body and spirit.
Veggie recipes:
https://elisemuseles.com/recipes/fiesta-stuffed-sweet-potatoes/
https://elisemuseles.com/recipes/moroccan-spiced-sheet-pan-dinner/
https://elisemuseles.com/recipes/pb-j-smoothie-bowl/?sf_paged=4

Taking Care of Yourself in 2019
Julie shares three non-negotiable areas for wellness and a simple strategy that will create more space in your week.

Nov/Dec Self-care Practices
Simple, self-care, micro-practices: www.goodtherapy.org/blog/no-time-for-self-care-simple-micro-practices-to-the-rescue-0601154
134 self-care activities
www.goodtherapy.org/blog/134-activities-to-add-to-your-self-care-plan/?fbclid=IwAR2PiVzG6d8YJRRMfzAzVshdz5BjVBDICZ_Shzx85gapa7zALYpZOZwUziU
Find more time for you
simpleslowlovely.com/5-unconventional-ways-to-get-more-time-for-yourself/?fbclid=IwAR0i7O2kmaNjmCZwKbUx0QfgXSYu_7y6pP39NbI_s8sbZIMQYSx8-0IVNAo

Upgrading Our Thinking on Special Education
Behind The Shortage Of Special Ed Teachers: Long Hours, Crushing Paperwork by Lee Hale: www.npr.org/sections/ed/2015/11/09/436588372/behind-the-shortage-of-special-ed-teachers-long-hours-crushing-paperwork

Moving Beyond Foundational Dispositions
Top Qualities of Effective Teachers
www.pearsoned.com/top-five-qualities-effective-teachers/
Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement
www.jesselewischooselove.org/

Embracing Teacher Self-Care

Best Practices: Initiations/Closures and Transitions/Routines
For more on initiations/closures:
ctl.yale.edu/Beginning-End-Class
www.chronicle.com/article/Small-Changes-in-Teaching-The/235583
For more on transitions:
www.edutopia.org/article/mastering-transitions-todd-finley

Critical Thinking Skills for Global, Digital Learners
More about critical thinking verbs:
globaldigitalcitizen.org/26-critical-thinking-tools-blooms-taxonomy
More about learning by doing by Ron Berger:
www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/09/26/we-learn-by-doing-what-educators-get.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

Resilience is the Doorway to Thriving

Planning, Instruction, and Assessment

The Four Agreements
Julie encourages educators to integrate Don Miguel Ruiz's The Four Agreements both in and out of the classroom.
Go to www.teachertlc.com for more!

The Characteristics of a Resilient Teacher

Episode 2: Making Connections/Building Relationships for teachers/leaders
