There’s no doubt that as educators, our greatest responsibility is to those children sitting (or running around) in front of us. However, collegiate educational pools are drying up, and many of those who have remained in the classroom are leaving the profession in droves. The dilemma here is that as educators, we cannot be the best for our students if we do not take care of ourselves first!
This notion was the inspiration and basis for my upcoming book (published by Impress Books Fall 2019)
Teach4Endurance: Surviving the Swim, Bike and Run in Today's Classroom. Within its 33 chapters, I share lessons I've learned in surviving multiple Ironman races and how those lessons have crossed over into my role as an educator (and honestly life). When you think about, the academic school year is an endurance event. One that if you don't take proper care, you will certainly burn out.
Therefore, come hang out for a bit to go through some "workouts" with me. Don't worry, we're not going for a swim, bike, or run today (unless you really want to:) We will be going through 4 chapters (time permitting) and their coinciding workouts. Be ready to write, discuss, share, move, and possibly sing. For a productive day, come ready to particpate and share. An example is given below for one chapter:
Chapter 7: Be a Jedi in the Water
Sprint Workout: Floor Plan Dreams
70.3 Workout: How Would You Feel?
Ironman Workout: Transfer Ownership
Hope to see you. It's time to get to work!
Wakelet
