Today's show is different - it is longer than usual. I share some stories of insults, struggles, mistakes, and joys of teaching. The hope is that you'll be encouraged, not feel alone, and remember why we do this profession. These are my stories digging back many years in some cases of the things that have changed my view and made me a better teacher - even when they were hard. Teaching, your job is so important. I hope you have a Happy Valentine's Day! <a href= "http://www.coolcatteacher.com/e439">www.coolcatteacher.com/e439</a>  Right now, 10-minute Teacher Listeners can save 20% off each course with the code COOL20 at <a href= "https://advancementcourses.com/coolcat">advancementcourses.com/coolcat</a>. (That’s just $120 per graduate credit hour or $160 for 50 clock hours.)

5 Ways to Battle Burnout

Jam-packed with cool classrooms, cool apps, and cool teaching ideas, full-time teacher and award-winning edtech influencer, Vicki Davis, who blogs as the Cool Cat Teacher Blog, loves to interview awesome teachers and educators from around the world on this teacher podcast.  Her goal is to interview the most in-classroom teachers on one helpful teacher podcast. This encouraging show will give you quick ideas you can use right away. You can follow Vicki @coolcatteacher on all social media and join the conversation.