Educator University
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Welcome, I'm Annie and I'm so glad you are here!
🎓 Educator University features interviews that support and empower teachers. Hear from educators, experts, and inspiring voices to fuel your teacher life, both in and out of the classroom.
New episodes every Monday :)
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The show focuses on critical themes relevant to educators, including teacher burnout, AI integration in classrooms, and career transitions. Episodes like 'This Is What Burnout Looks Like (From a Therapist!)' and 'AI in Education? Here’s What Teachers Need to Know (From a Real Engineer)' exemplify the show's goal of providing actionable insights and real-world applications for teachers.
Welcome, I’m Annie and I’m so glad you are here!
🎓 Educator University features interviews that support and empower teachers. Hear from educators, experts, and inspiring voices to fuel your teacher life, both in and out of the classroom.
New episodes every Monday :)
To connect with Avonley, check out his website here:https://avonleylightstone.com/00:06 Hidden Struggles Students Face10:36 From Pain to Purpose18:17 Finding Strength Through Adversity22:49 Healing Through Storytelling26:04 The iShed Method Explained29:36 Mindset Shifts for Teachers35:22 How Teachers Change Lives43:20 Embracing Imperfection in TeachingIn this episode, Annie chats with Avonley Lightstone, author, advocate, and trauma survivor, about how educators can better understand student trauma, build resilience, and create classroom environments rooted in compassion and empowerment.Avonlea shares her powerful journey from a childhood filled with pain to a purpose-driven life of advocacy and healing. She opens up about the hidden struggles students face, how trauma often hides behind compliance, and why teachers’ empathy and awareness can profoundly change student outcomes. Through personal reflection and practical insight, Avonlea invites educators to recognize their own scars and stories as sources of strength and connection.✅ Discover how unrecognized trauma can shape student behavior and learning✅ Learn how mindset shifts can foster resilience in both students and teachers✅ Understand why small acts of kindness can have life-changing impact✅ Explore how forgiveness and empathy can transform classroom culture✅ Gain strategies for creating trauma-informed, supportive learning spaces🎯 What You’ll Learn:How teachers can identify unseen trauma and support student healing 💬The role of resilience and mindset in overcoming adversity 🌱Ways to bring compassion and understanding into everyday teaching 💞Why self-awareness and forgiveness are essential for educators 🧠How small acts of care can make lasting differences in students’ lives 🌿Packed with honesty, inspiration, and actionable insights, this episode reminds educators that every scar tells a story—and every teacher has the power to help rewrite it.#Education #TraumaInformedTeaching #Resilience #Teaching #StudentSupport #MentalHealth #Advocacy #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #Scars #AvonleaLighthouse #EducatorUniversity
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