[SXSW EDU 2021] From Overwhelmed to Inspired: How to Be a Happy Teacher by Embracing Resiliency

Developing from a regional event into one of the largest learning festivals in the world, SXSW EDU continues to support the community’s desire to connect, collaborate and impact the future of education. SXSW EDU cultivates and empowers the community to advance teaching and learning. It is a wonderful chance to reinvigorate your passion for teaching by seeing some of the truly cutting edge practices and tools that are on the horizon.

Edmentum is excited this year not only to be an exhibitor at SXSW EDU, but also to present a special LIVE podcast event!

From Overwhelmed to Inspired: How to Be a Happy Teacher by Embracing Resiliency  

Thursday, March  11, 2021 – 3:00 PM Central Time

Join this live podcast event where special guest Jen Molitor, author of The Happy Teacher Handbook and principal of Blanchester Local Schools in Ohio, comes on The Edmentum Podcast to talk to host David Cicero about the importance of making resilience a conscious effort. We’ll discuss how to positively affect student engagement, parent interaction, and the teachers experience. Edmentum Educator Network members Julia Roberts, a lifelong educator who has recently found herself at Edmentum as an English teacher for EdOptions Academy; and Kathleen Hester, an educator for nearly 30 years and presently the principal of Link Community Charter School in Newark, NJ,  will also join the conversation by sharing their questions and sparking discussion.

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Nothing is more powerful than a group of educators getting together to share their passion. Join us for that conversation. Revel in the opportunity to ask questions and share your knowledge. Stoke the fire of your own excitement and learn ways to shift your perspective and find your happy place.

This live podcast event is offered as an open SXSW EDU session, so even if you can’t attend the entire conference, you can register and join out conversation for free! Register now.

And don't forget to check out our 4 Social-Emotional Learning Takeaways from SXSW EDU 2021!