In this discussion, we acknowledge that some efforts at self-care hit the mark and are well received.  Other efforts at self-care miss the mark and create more stress and angst.  Join us as we aim to adjust our approach to self-care around what we've learned actually works.

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Dr. Jenny Grant Rankin has two doctorates (including a PhD in Education) and is a Fulbright Specialist for the US Department of State. She worked many years in public education as a teacher, assistant principal, district administrator, and chief education and research officer. Most recently she taught a class at Columbia University and has also lectured at the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford, federal agencies, and TED, and is a frequent keynote speaker. She has written 14 books for educators and writes for Psychology Today. The White House once flew the American flag over its Capitol Building in honor of Dr. Rankin's dedication to students. Jenny is also a Mensan who volunteers as Coordinator of Mensa's Gifted Youth Program in Orange County.

Morgane Michael is the author of the book From Burnt Out to Fired Up: Reigniting Your Passion for teaching, the host and producer of the Kindsight 101 podcast, and a kindergarten educator. Since 2008, Morgane Michael has been an elementary school educator with the Greater Victoria School District in British Columbia. She is a passionate advocate for social-emotional learning, kindness education, and educator well-being.

Amber Teamann is an award-winning assistant principal in Texas, where she is most passionate about being positive, integrating effective technology for student engagement, and making school FUN without compromising academic success for every student.