Episode 318: What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be this Year?

Episode 318: What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be This Year?

As a new school year begins, it's natural to think about goals. But instead of creating a long list of everything you want to accomplish this year, we want to challenge you to start with one simple question: What kind of teacher do you want to be?

What kind of teacher do you want to be this year?

In this episode, Emily is joined by Stellar Teacher teammate and fifth-grade teacher Megan to have an honest conversation about setting meaningful goals that actually stick. Rather than trying to improve everything at once, they discuss how choosing one area of growth, creating small daily habits, and giving yourself grace can help you become the teacher you want to be.

Whether your goal is building stronger relationships with students, improving your literacy instruction, or creating a healthier work-life balance, this episode will help you create a realistic plan for growth throughout the school year.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why focusing on who you want to become is more powerful than creating a long list of goals
• How to choose one meaningful area of growth instead of trying to improve everything at once
• Practical ways to turn your goals into daily and weekly habits
• Simple ideas for building stronger relationships with students and families from the very beginning of the year
• Why giving yourself grace is an essential part of personal and professional growth
• How an accountability partner can help you stay committed to your goals all year long

If you're looking for encouragement and a practical mindset shift before the school year begins, this episode will help you start with purpose—and remind you that meaningful growth happens one small step at a time.

Resources Mentioned:

⭐ The Stellar Literacy Collective: stellarteacher.com/join