The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders

For Teacher Appreciation Week, we bring you an extra “Best Of” episode focused on supporting teachers. 
 
Amber Harper, a kindergarten teacher, podcaster, and Teacher Burnout Coach joined the show to talk about her book Hacking Teacher Burnout.
 
We discussed:
  • Amber’s “burnout story” and how she came to this work
  • What makes teacher burnout different from the burnout in other roles and professions
  • The types and stages of teacher burnout
  • “Your burnout isn’t your fault, but it is your responsibility”
  • Going from isolated to empowered
  • Better support for new teachers
  • Developing your Teacher Brand and how this benefits the whole school
Hacking Teacher Burnout is published by Times 10 Publications. Learn more HERE.
 
Learn about Amber’s work at http://www.burnedinteacher.com 
 
About the guest
Amber Harper is a Kindergarten Teacher, author of Hacking Teacher Burnout, podcaster, and Teacher Burnout Coach. She gives struggling teachers a path to follow as they navigate their way out of burnout by helping them grow through their burnout and take their next best steps toward what they want from their career in education and in life. You can learn more about her and the services she offers at www.burnedinteacher.com 
 
About the host
Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies LLC, a consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano and LinkedIn

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Creators & Guests

Host
Ross Romano
Co-founder of Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies. Strategist, consultant, and performance coach.
Guest
Amber Harper
Educator | Author | Speaker

What is The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders?

Are you looking for proven ideas to increase your influence, hire and develop an excellent staff, build a stronger culture, lead meaningful change, and form a strong foundation for teaching and learning success? This is the podcast for you.

On The Authority, leadership coach, storytelling strategist, and edtech advisor Ross Romano interviews the prominent education authors you already admire, up-and-coming voices, and experts from the worlds of business, personal development, and beyond — including Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon bestsellers — to take a deep dive into their wealth of practical insights.

Whether you're a leader to seeks to refine your command of core educational strategies, learn new management techniques from those who have used them at some of the world's largest corporations, gain fresh perspectives on personal development or student success from practitioners across fields, or a little bit of everything, you'll find powerful content in this series.