Teaching isn’t just about lesson plans… Grab your tickets for the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour here: https://www.boredteachers.com/comedy-tour   Get Teachers Off Duty Premium to access EXCLUSIVE content at: https://teachersoffduty.supercast.com/   Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com   Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod   _________________________________   Welcome back to Teachers Off Duty! This week our hosts Gabe Dannenbring, Leslie Rob, and Tyler Jackowski share the ups and downs of teaching! We can all agree that teaching is a really rewarding job, but with such satisfaction there are always some drawbacks. This week we’re talking about the emotional highs and lows that come with the profession, such as building relationships with students, handling anxiety, and dealing with safety concerns in schools. First we are going to share some stories that highlight the importance of maintaining high expectations for students while also recognizing the challenges they face, particularly those with traumatic backgrounds. It's extremely important for us teachers to find a good balance between being supportive and knowing when to seek professional help for students dealing with serious issues. Now with all this in mind, we have a responsibility of being a trusted educator, and we have to be ready for the emotional weight that comes with that. So this week we're going to talk about the importance of self-care for us educators, and the need to establish boundaries to avoid burnout. But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom, because we finish off by sharing some of our proudest moments as teachers, including stories of student success and personal growth.   Jump right to it! 4:12 - The Importance of Building Student Relationships 18:18 - Navigating Teacher Guilt and Stress 22:56 - Handling School Lockdowns  40:00 - Managing Administrative Challenges 45:50 - The Weight of Being a Teacher Who Listens 52:50 - Balancing Discipline and Compassion in the Classroom   So get the tissues ready, because we're getting personal on this week's episode of Teachers Off Duty. Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by: Mint Mobile | New customers get 3 months of unlimited premium wireless for just $15 a month by going to https://Mintmobile.com/TOD.  Better Help | Visit https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off your first month.