Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Adva Hanan about self-care for teachers.

The podcast episode features a discussion between Adva Hanan, an early childhood educator, and Gabrielle Crichlow on the topic of self-care for teachers. Adva discusses the challenges that teachers face, including being overworked and underpaid, and the importance of self-care to help them avoid burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance. She also touches on the onboarding process for new teachers and the lack of support they receive. The pandemic is also discussed, with Adva sharing her experience of wanting to return to the classroom despite the fear of COVID-19. Adva and Gabrielle emphasize the need for teachers to take care of themselves outside of work and suggest practical tips for achieving a better work-life balance, such as setting boundaries and seeking support from veteran teachers or online communities. The episode concludes with Gabrielle advocating for higher pay for teachers and more support for schools.

Who is Adva Hanan?
Adva is an early childhood educator with over 7 years of experience teaching 2 and 3 year olds both inside the classroom and as a camp director. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology and Early Childhood Education and a master's degree in education. She has specializations in special education and educational leadership. Adva also runs her own small business where she supports early childhood teachers in + out of the classroom.

You can find Adva:
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shap...
On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ad...
By email: ah.education.consultation@gmail.com

Adva has a podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/...

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X88JC5GkY2I
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Original date of episode: January 19, 2023