Teach and Take Time for You

08/25/2025

Breathe in healing. Breathe out burnout. ✨
Educators give so much—this conference is designed to give back to YOU. Join us on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, for Educate & Exhale, a virtual wellness conference with expert-led workshops, restorative practices, and fundamental tools to help you thrive.
Highlights include:
🌈 The 8 Dimensions of Wellness with Cassandra Washington
🚧 Boundaries That Build with Christina Montgomery
🥗 Food Truth or Consequences with Kristy Dotson
🧠 Know Your Capacity with Quanesha Johnson
🤝 You Are Not Alone with Danna Thomas
💼 Secure the Bag with Shawnee Barlow
🧘 Yoga & Wellness in the Classroom with Dominique Cook + Shelly Glass
📅 October 25 | 💻 On Zoom | 10–5 CST
🎟 Register now: https://teachandtaketime4u.com/events-and-teacher-professional-development/

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08/05/2025

I love spreading the word about educator wellness.

07/22/2025

Educators, prioritize your wellness! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 25, 2025, to attend Educate and Exhale, a virtual wellness conference designed to rejuvenate, inspire, and support educators.

At the heart of our event is the theme "Wellness Tools for Resilient, Empowered Educators," focusing on equipping you with valuable resources, fostering meaningful discussions, and fostering a supportive community.

We extend a warm invitation to you and encourage you to invite your fellow educators to join us for this enriching experience. For additional details and registration, please visit: https://teachandtaketime4u.com/events-and-teacher-professional-development/
Let's come together to nurture our well-being and strengthen our community of educators.

07/14/2025

We're looking for Speakers! Teach and Take Time for You, NFP (TTT4U) is hosting an online health and wellness conference for educators. Educate and Exhale: Wellness Tools for Resilient, Empowered Educators is on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The conference aims to empower educators to take ownership of and prioritize their wellness.

If you are interested in presenting, please complete this form. As you know, TTT4U is a small not-for-profit organization. Each speaker will receive a small honorarium.

We're looking for Speakers! Teach and Take Time for You, NFP (TTT4U) is hosting an online health and wellness conference for educators. Educate and Exhale: Wellness Tools for Resilient, Empowered Educators is on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The conference aims to empower educators to take ownership...

06/23/2025

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-change-teachers-minds-about-leaving-the-classroom/2025/06

The underlying reasons teachers are leaving the classroom aren't always obvious. Here's how they can be overcome.

06/17/2025

Wellness At Work (Source: Wellness Alliance)
Wellness is the active pursuit to understand and fulfill your individual human needs—which allows you to reach a state where you are flourishing and able to realize your full potential in all aspects of life. Every person has wellness aspirations. Successful workplace wellness initiatives require supporting employees in fulfilling their needs in seven areas.

HEALTH - Beyond the absence of mental and physical illness, health is a feeling of strength and energy from your body and mind.
MEANING - Feeling part of something bigger than yourself. Knowing that your work matters. Having purpose in your life.
SAFETY - Knowing that you are safe from physical and psychological harm at work. Feeling secure enough to take calculated risks and show vulnerability. Free of concern about meeting basic life needs.
CONNECTION - Experiencing positive, trusting relationships with others. Feeling a sense of belonging, acceptance and support.
ACHIEVEMENT - Feeling you have the support, resources and autonomy to achieve your goals. Succeeding at meeting your individual goals and work aspirations.
GROWTH - Feeling like you are progressing in your career. Learning and being challenged to use and expand on your strengths.
RESILIENCY - Viewing life with optimism. Feeling grateful and expressing appreciation. Feeling validated and encouraged.

06/17/2025

Hi! Join a vibrant community of educators dedicated to achieving balance through invigorating wellness activities. Reignite your passion, sustain your career, and connect with like-minded individuals prioritizing self-care and rejuvenation.

See you there!
Cassandra Washington

Our community serves as a collaborative hub for school principals, teachers, and district administrators dedicated to enhancing educator wellness. By fostering open communication and sharing best practices, we aim to address the critical issues of burnout and staff retention that affect our schools....

05/29/2025

Educators, are you interested in going to Rwanda?

If you’ve ever longed for professional development that feels real, that moves your heart, challenges your thinking, and gives you something powerful to bring back to your classroom... this experience is for you. The 2026 Rwanda Experience for Educators is more than a trip. It’s a once-in-a-lif....

05/14/2025

It’s the Wellness Wednesday Quote of the Day. Educators, we must begin to listen to our bodies and take the time to heal.

Educators are stressed and burned out. It takes a toll on your mental and physical health. Listen to stories about educators who ignored the signs of stress....

05/13/2025

https://youtu.be/MEc4AK3pPpE?si=R2t-G6ozfnwgErKw

In this video, we’re shining a light on the mental health challenges faced by educators and school leaders. Teaching and leading in schools is rewarding—but also demanding. Burnout, stress, and emotional fatigue are real issues that too often go unspoken.

In this video, we’re shining a light on the mental health challenges faced by educators and school leaders. Teaching and leading in schools is rewarding—but ...

05/05/2025

Do you wonder why flowing water is soothing?

Have you ever wondered why the sound of a babbling brook or crashing waves instantly makes you feel calmer? In this video, we explore the science and psychol...