170: You are more than your evaluation. - Danna Thomas chats with us about dealing with the grief of the COVID-19 / Coronavirus pandemic, recognizing we have to give ourselves permission to take care

Happy Teacher Revolution founder, Danna Thomas, chats with us about dealing with the grief of the COVID-19 / Coronavirus pandemic, recognizing we have to give ourselves permission to take care of ourselves, and remembering that you are more than your formal evaluation.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/dannathomas

Episode Highlights

• 1:43 - Discussing our FREE 6-Week "Better at a Distance" Webinar Series
• 6:34 - Previewing the episode with Danna Thomas.
• 9:58 - Danna introduces herself.
• 15:27 - How the COVID-19 / Coronavirus Pandemic is affecting Danna and Happier Teacher Revolution.
• 21:57 - What's keeping Danna excited about education right now: Supporting trauma-informed practices and SEL of educators so that they can better support the students in their lives.
• 27:02 - Danna's advice for teachers: Disconnect and detach, with love.
• 28:57 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
• 33:24 - How to connect with Danna

Danna's Recommendations

• EdTech Tool: Calendly 
• Book: “Lost at School” by Ross Greene
• Who to Follow on Social Media:

1. @Valencia_Valencia - Valencia Clay
2. @ChrisEmdin - Chris Emdin
3. @Principalest - Mathew Portell

• YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: @GerryBrooks
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Morning Pages
  • Jeff mentioned two resources:
    • 5 Minute Journal App
    • Amy Landino's Morning Pages
• Best piece of advice you've ever received: You are not your formal evaluation.

Links to Connect With Danna

• Website: HappyTeacherRevolution.com
• Twitter: @HappyTeacherHTR
• Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/HappyTeacherRevolution/
• Instagram: @HappyTeacherRevolution