Happy Teacher Revolution

The truth is written on the board.🍏
We can’t pour from an empty cup, and we certainly can’t sustain an entire education system on fumes. True educational reform and student success start with prioritizing the well-being of our educators.
It’s time to move from surviving to thriving.
Join the Revolution🍏

The truth is written on the board.✏️
We can’t pour from an empty cup, and we certainly can’t sustain an entire education system on fumes. True educational reform and student success start with prioritizing the well-being of our educators.

It’s time to move from surviving to thriving.
Join the Revolution 🍏

Still thinking about the incredible connections made at last week! 🍏

It was such a treat to catch up with Tiffany Law at IEI and talk with Superintendents about how we can move the needle on teacher retention. We are pushing for systemic change by proving that educator mental health is the foundation of a healthy school system. 📈🍏
The proof is in the data: educators participating in are over 6x more likely to stay in the profession!

I also loved getting to connect with Houston Kraft of . His focus on kindness and character fits perfectly with the heart of Happy Teacher Revolution and it is so inspiring to find fellow changemakers on a mission to support the humans behind the desks. 🤝

A massive thank you to the Equitable Foundation () & Kerekes for sponsoring HTR and for gifting 100 copies of my book, “Happy Teacher Revolution: The Educator’s Roadmap to Claiming and Sustaining Joy,” to our session participants! 📚✨

Choose joy. Always. 🌈🙌

Reflecting on last week at ! 🍏
I spent some time presenting the heart and soul of Happy Teacher Revolution and it felt so good to be in a room full of people ready to prioritize the “person behind the profession.”

We talked about moving away from just studying burnout and instead looking at what actually makes us stay. The proof is in the numbers. Educators who participated in HTR are over 6x more likely to stay in the profession for 3 or more years! 📈

This work is how we move the needle. We are pushing for systemic change by proving that educator mental health is the foundation of a healthy school system.

A massive thank you to the Equitable Foundation (.financial & Kerekes) for sponsoring HTR and for being such a champion for educator mental health. Because of their generosity, we were also able to gift 100 copies of my book, “Happy Teacher Revolution: The Educator’s Roadmap to Claiming and Sustaining Joy,” to our session participants! 📚

As I shared during the session: You cannot pour from an empty bowl, and you certainly cannot lead from an empty soul.🍏

Let’s be real: 2026 is a tough year to be an educator. 🍏

As the pace of innovation accelerates, our teachers are being asked to do more, learn more, and be more than ever before. But innovation without support is just a recipe for burnout. That is why this partnership feels so personal and so vital.

I am incredibly moved to share that the .financial Foundation is sponsoring Happy Teacher Revolution at the this year.

Why is this a big deal? In a world of “top-down” solutions, Equitable is backing a movement that is:
• Teacher-founded
• Teacher-led
• Teacher-powered

To see a global leader like Equitable align so deeply with our vision and values is, in itself, truly revolutionary. They aren’t just investing in a program…they are investing in the human beings who make education possible.

Join me in San Diego for our session:
“Happy Teacher Revolution: The EdTech Retention Solution”🍏

We’ll be exploring how Psychological Well-Being (PWB) is the secret ingredient to sustainable innovation. Plus, thanks to Equitable’s support, the first 100 attendees will walk away with a signed copy of my book, “Happy Teacher Revolution: The Educator’s Roadmap to Claiming & Sustaining Joy.”

Huge gratitude to Kerekes and the Equitable team for standing with us on the front lines of teacher wellness. Let’s go! 🍏

San Diego, here we come! ✈️☀️

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be presenting at the ASU + GSV Summit next week! I’ll be leading a session titled: “Happy Teacher Revolution: The Retention Solution for EdTech Implementation.”

In a world of rapid innovation, we often forget that the most important “hardware” in any classroom is the teacher. If we want EdTech to succeed...we have to support the people implementing it.

Huge shoutout to my friends at the and Jarian Kerekes for their incredible sponsorship and support. They truly “get it” when it comes to caring for our educators.

Can’t wait to see familiar faces, share some “glimmers,” and sign 100 books for our attendees! See you there!🍏🔥

The strongest villages are built by the women who refuse to settle for the status quo🍏

If it takes a village to raise a child, the real revolution lies in how we support and sustain the ones who lead that village. For me, that support comes from the brilliant community of authors and leaders I am lucky enough to stand alongside this Women’s History Month.

I am so incredibly proud to see Happy Teacher Revolution on the shelf with powerhouse works like STEM for All by Leena Bakshi McLean, Ed.D and Healing for Leadership by Antoinette Gutierrez, Ed. D. These women are proving that equity and emotional intelligence are the true foundations of a resilient school system.

The revolution continues with the practical classroom wisdom of and in Teachables and Tools for Classroom Instruction, as well as the strategic brilliance of Renae Bryant, Ed.D. and Lynette White in The Ed Branding Book. We are also seeing a massive shift in how women rise together through the Sister to Sister Leadership series, including titles like Promotion Power, Leading Legends, and Bold Brilliance.

Every one of these books represents a different facet of what it means to lead with heart and strength. We are not just writing chapters…we are building a legacy of joy, confidence, and purpose for the next generation of educators.

Which of these powerful voices is currently fueling your professional growth or inspiring your next step in the classroom? Let’s keep amplifying these leaders and building our village together🍏

I’m SO thrilled to be presenting at the FREE Seed Teacher Summit, March 10–12! 🎉
This 3-day virtual event features 19 expert-led workshops packed with actionable tools for educators.
You’ll gain strategies to:
✨ Foster calm in your classroom
✨ Confidently address disruptive behaviors
✨ Respond to hurtful comments and navigate conflict
✨ Promote equity, inclusion and open-mindedness
Register for free at the link in my bio!
And be sure to check out .and.sew for more!🍏

Educators: You don’t have to choose between your passion and your pulse. 🍏

I am so thrilled to invite you to a high-impact, 60-minute workshop I’m co-hosting with the brilliant Margot Toppen. Together, we’re showing you how to move from “Classroom Chaos” to “Creative Freedom.”

This isn’t about doing more…it’s about using an innovator’s mindset as a tool for self-care, not self-sacrifice.

In this workshop, we’re going to:
✨ Explore the “Third Path” (innovating from within OR designing a pivot).
✨ Move from “wishful thinking” to active design.
✨ Create a 30-day prototype of your plan with direct feedback from us.
This is about reclaiming your agency and your joy. ⚡️

➡️Note: We are keeping this session intimate so we can give you personalized feedback. Seats are limited!

Stop sacrificing yourself. Start designing for yourself.
🔗 Tap the link in my bio to grab your spot! (Or head here: https://bit.ly/ed-freedom26)

STEM is for ALL, and so is Well-Being. 🍏💡
I just returned from the leadership symposium, and the biggest takeaway is clear: the liberation of our students through inclusive, powerful STEM education is inextricably linked to the well-being of their teachers. You cannot have one without the other.
This conference wasn’t just about curriculum; it was about disrupting systemic “cognitive redlining” and tackling the urgency culture that leads to burnout. True equity requires a systemic shift that gives educators the support (and quiet time!) they need to move from “manager mode” into creative “maker mode.”
Swipe to see the 10 most powerful lessons I learned, including:
• Why competence calms the nervous system.
• The profound impact of student voice (Slide 9 is a must-read).
• The 5 C’s of systemic support.
We must embrace the long game. Systemic change happens in slow, steady ways, like water eroding rock. Let’s start with one tiny experiment today.
Join the revolution! Commit to advocating for sustained support and well-being.
Which takeaway resonates with you most? Share below! 👇