Marcus, I wish you weren’t in the situation of needing to record this episode, but I think it is a really important one. Things truly feel heavier right now. The weight of everything happening in the world seems to press on educators and students alike, and for some, it feels almost traumatic.
Your reflection on patience and the line “the kids still deserve for you to ask for help” really resonated. As a technology coach and part of a broader team of instructional coaches, I keep reminding teachers that help is always available. No one should have to do this alone.
I also loved your idea of giving everyone a clean slate. Students need that opportunity to start fresh, and so do teachers. Thank you for the honesty and for the reminder that asking for help is not just okay, it’s how we show up for our students and ourselves.
I also try to remind myself: I'm really fortunate to work at a school with so many great folks I can turn to for support—I know that isn't always the case, too, and I don't take that for granted for even a second!
I loved this episode, Marcus - something every teacher can relate to. Since one of my classes gives us a direct opportunity (US Government and Politics) to talk about what's happening politically and socially out in the world, it's really been a lively chance for students to air their concerns. The patience piece waxes and wanes but I like your message that teachers also deserve a clean slate and opportunity to recharge. Every day is a new one. Your students are lucky to have you.
Glad it resonated! As someone who doesn't teach a class like that, I'm always half-jealous/half-humbled by what those spaces are like in this moment—but regardless full of conviction that they need to be there, too. (And in those spaces especially, that self-awareness of how we're showing up feels critical.)
Marcus, I wish you weren’t in the situation of needing to record this episode, but I think it is a really important one. Things truly feel heavier right now. The weight of everything happening in the world seems to press on educators and students alike, and for some, it feels almost traumatic.
Your reflection on patience and the line “the kids still deserve for you to ask for help” really resonated. As a technology coach and part of a broader team of instructional coaches, I keep reminding teachers that help is always available. No one should have to do this alone.
I also loved your idea of giving everyone a clean slate. Students need that opportunity to start fresh, and so do teachers. Thank you for the honesty and for the reminder that asking for help is not just okay, it’s how we show up for our students and ourselves.
I also try to remind myself: I'm really fortunate to work at a school with so many great folks I can turn to for support—I know that isn't always the case, too, and I don't take that for granted for even a second!
Thanks for this comment 🙏
I loved this episode, Marcus - something every teacher can relate to. Since one of my classes gives us a direct opportunity (US Government and Politics) to talk about what's happening politically and socially out in the world, it's really been a lively chance for students to air their concerns. The patience piece waxes and wanes but I like your message that teachers also deserve a clean slate and opportunity to recharge. Every day is a new one. Your students are lucky to have you.
Glad it resonated! As someone who doesn't teach a class like that, I'm always half-jealous/half-humbled by what those spaces are like in this moment—but regardless full of conviction that they need to be there, too. (And in those spaces especially, that self-awareness of how we're showing up feels critical.)