In this episode we chat with Dr. Kevin Wong, Associate Professor of Education at Pepperdine University and Managing Editor of The Teacher Advocate by KDP, a Kappa Delta Pi publication, as well as Michelle Melani, Director of Knowledge Integration for KDP, on the many values related to The Teacher Advocate and KDP's The Educational Forum. The conversation includes ideas on how articles can be integrated into teacher preparation courses, how to submit an article to The Teacher Advocate by KDP, and how to get a complimentary subscription. Additionally, they share how teacher preparation instructors can use articles from the peer-reviewed scholarly journal The Educational Forum to further their own research as well as how to submit manuscripts for publication.

For a complimentary subscription to The Teacher Advocate - ⁠https://tinyurl.com/4uz9vccf⁠ or call 1-800-284-3167

Submission guidelines and how to submit for The Teacher Advocate - ⁠https://www.kdp.org/teacher-resources/teacher-advocate⁠

Information on The Educational Forum - ⁠https://www.kdp.org/teacher-resources/the-educational-forum-journal⁠

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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Melanie Abts, Counseling and Career Services Department Co-Chair at Rio Salado College as well as a licensed associate counselor and licensed school counselor. Dr. Abts shares the importance of taking time for oneself, whether it is to attend medical appointments or just to carve out time for fun. She also discusses having a support system of family, or friends, or mentor teachers, to reach out to when you need help. That can be for anything from watching your kids so that you have time to study, providing guidance or advice on work or personal issues, or simply to be a listening ear. One critical question that she always asks is "Do you love yourself?" Adding that we can't be of value to others if we don't first value ourselves.

In honor of Mental Health Month, we're speaking with Dr. Alison Jones of the University of Evansville. Dr. Jones shares her expertise in recognizing and coping with teacher burnout. Born out of her own early career teaching experience, Dr. Jones shares the causes and symptoms of teacher burnout and that it can be contagious. She recommends developing a strong support network and finding simple things outside the classroom that bring one joy and a sense of calmness.