Teacher Burnout: How to Reconnect and Feel Fulfilled

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis

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Today is Thought Leader Thursday. But I want it to be more than a Thought Leader, I want you to listen to today and be thoughtful. Handling our burnout is a fact of life for sustaining a long-term career in teaching. In my 24-year career, I’ve had to deal with my own burnout several times.

Dr. Michelle Chanda Singh shares openly about her struggles and gives us advice on how she helps career teachers live better lives. I remember one summer when I dealt with burnout, and it was July, and I wasn’t ready to go back to school. I wish I could have heard this show. I do hope it helps. It also excites me because she was named one of 20 to Watch at ISTE 2026 this year! Congratulations Michelle!

Because to have engaged students we have to be engaged teachers and that isn’t always easy. Our students are so important and you are too. Teaching is an art but the artist has to be able to hold the brush. I hope this helps you steady your hands and comfort your heart so you can have the best school year ever!

Note: I recorded this show with Michelle while she was doing her research. She now has her PhD and I’ve changed her title. While I’m sorry I didn’t air this sooner, I got behind last year as I cared for an ailing father. I’m so glad this conversation was so real though because I was in the middle of that when we recorded!

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