Teaching
Not Your Responsibility
Hours of lesson planning won't fix what's broken in education. And that's not your responsibility to fix.
Education
You’re Allowed to Be Done for Today
What teachers really need right now isn’t another strategy, but permission to let go—a short reflection on craftsmanship, presence, and grace.
Weekly Report
Small Steps Make Strong Teachers
Today's newsletter explores what comes after the 12-Day Self-Care Challenge. It introduces the next phase of the STRONG Teacher Winter Reset—five weekly reflections designed to help educators slow down, reclaim their energy, and enter the new year with clarity and purpose.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Slow Is Smooth
Discover why slowing down leads to smoother teaching. This STRONG Teacher Newsletter features slow productivity strategies, reflective prompts, a book spotlight, and an invitation to join the Winter Reset series inside The STRONG Teacher’s Lounge.
31 Teacher Tips
31 Teacher Tips to Close Out December With Calm and Clarity
End the semester with calm and clarity. Discover 31 simple tips to help teachers reduce stress, find closure, and support students before winter break.
Weekly Review
Three Stories That Stayed With Me This Week
The three stories that shaped my week—and might shift yours too.
Strong Teacher
Don’t Let the Old In: Lessons From an 85-Year-Old Climber, the Bugaboos, and a Life Lived With Purpose
What an 85-year-old mountain climber can teach us about purpose, resilience, and finding joy in the climb of teaching. A reflective guide for educators.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
One Of The Greatest Challenges
A midweek STRONG Teacher newsletter on digital drift, smartphone breaks, and reclaiming small moments of presence.
Teaching
Why Screens Hurt Learning: Dr. Jean Twenge Explains the Chromebook Problem
Researcher Dr. Jean Twenge explains why students learn less on screens—and how simple shifts like paper reading, intentional tech use, and clear routines can help teachers improve focus, comprehension, and well-being in today’s classrooms.
Coaching
Why I Studied Ikigai Coaching: A Purpose-Driven Approach for Educators
Discover how Ikigai coaching blends Japanese philosophy with practical habits to help educators reconnect with purpose and strengthen well-being. This post begins a series exploring how Ikigai is shaping my work and The STRONG Teacher’s Lounge.
Education
What a Quiet Drive Taught Me About Teaching, Life, and Legacy
On a quiet drive home from a celebration of life, I reflected on the quiet strength of Doris Richter—a teacher and servant leader. This episode explores the timeless lessons she lived and how they can inspire our teaching, relationships, and purpose.
Weekly Report
A Thanksgiving Thank-You
This week’s newsletter shares a calming reflection, the 12-Day Holiday Challenge Tracker, and a warm welcome into the STRONG Teacher Winter Reset.