Annie Brock and Heather Hundley

Beat Educator Burnout with Growth Mindset Strategies

Hi Casey,

The reality of teacher burnout is a growing crisis in education. U.S. K-12 workers have the highest burnout level of all industries nationally, with 44% feeling "always" or "very often" burned out at work.

Education experts Annie Brock and Heather Hundley are on a mission to help teachers combat this overwhelming challenge. In their newly updated The Growth Mindset Coach, Second Edition: The Best-Selling Teacher's Handbook for Fostering Growth and Success [Ulysses Press; August 2025], they offer practical, research-backed strategies to help teachers recharge, build resilience, and prevent burnout.

Drawing on decades of experience as educators and school administrators, Annie and Heather provide tools to help teachers sustain their passion for the long term. They are available for interviews to discuss:
-Why teacher burnout has reached epidemic levels and the urgent need for a sustainable self-care plan
-Research-backed growth mindset strategies to build resilience for educators
-How teachers can reflect on their challenges and successes to prepare for the next school year
-Practical self-care tips to recharge during the summer and prevent emotional exhaustion
-The importance of setting small, attainable goals for personal renewal

“Teaching is a marathon, not a sprint,” Annie said. “While the work can be exhausting, it is also deeply meaningful. By taking time to reflect, recharge, and sharpen your saw, you ensure that you’ll return to the classroom refreshed and ready to support your students.”

I’d love to send you a copy of The Growth Mindset Coach, Second Edition and/or connect you with the authors for an interview on the importance of educator self-care. Please let me know if you are interested!

Best,
Kourtney

The Growth Mindset Coach, Second Edition: The Best-Selling Teacher's Handbook for Fostering Growth and Success
by Annie Brock and Heather Hundley
Ulysses Press
Trade paperback; August 5, 2025
ISBN: 9781646048236
$17.95; 6 x 9 inches; 224 pages

About the Authors
Annie Brock is a former high school English teacher and library director with a passion for lifelong learning. She holds degrees in journalism, secondary English education, and instructional technology. Annie currently works as a learning experience designer for a health tech company, where she develops patient education content that makes complex medical topics easier to understand. A longtime advocate for growth mindset, she has written and spoken widely on the subject. Annie lives in Kansas with her husband, Jared, and their two children. Find her online at anniemaebrock.com and on LinkedIn.

Heather Hundley is an experienced educator and school leader, currently serving as the Director of School Improvement for a public school district in Kansas. With over 20 years of combined teaching and leadership experience, she brings a deep understanding of curriculum, instruction, and continuous school improvement. Heather holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Washburn University and master’s degrees in education and school leadership from Baker University. She is the co-author of five books, including The Growth Mindset Coach and The Growth Mindset Playbook. Heather lives in Kansas with her husband and four children. Find her on LinkedIn.