If you're worried about the future, I can tell you that as a high school teacher, I see our youth exhibit such capacity for kindness every day. #Edusky
The Practical Educator Coach
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I offer private coaching for teachers, school administrators, and anyone else seeking support. I also provide consulting for schools and workplaces. Learn more/book a call: www.practicalcoach.ing
It takes a three-day weekend to really make clear how harried and stressed we are as we catch up on work and life during a regular weekend. #Edusky
For teachers, now is the time of year when the honeymoon phase is ending and things start feeling heavy. Get help before those feelings burn you out: practicalcoach.ing/posts/teache... #Edusky
Teacher Burnout: How Coaching Can Help You Recover - Practical Educator Coaching
By Erik Johnson I really struggled as a new teacher. Student teaching was a shock to the system: I was confronted with the seemingly endless amount of work teachers have...
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The other day one of my high school students left school for dental work, but asked their parent to bring them back to school afterward! "I just really like school, Mr. Johnson!" #Edusky
This is a problem in education: practicalcoach.ing/posts/missin... #Edusky
Missing the Trees for the Forest - Practical Educator Coaching
By Erik Johnson I recently left an incredibly dense staff meeting that required engaging with lots of nested Google Docs across multiple tabs to close-read detailed materials on school goals...
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After dense staff meetings, human moments with students remind you what teaching really is about. #Edusky
A couple tough situations got me thinking... Teaching 9th grade is different. Any 9th grade teachers in the house? practicalcoach.ing/posts/teachi... #Edusky
Teaching 9th Grade is Different - Practical Educator Coaching
By Erik Johnson A few days ago, I started what was meant to be a pretty chill lesson in my Freshman Seminar class. As part of setting up our final...
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Thinking about starting gratitude journaling? It's a must-do practice for teachers, especially new ones. Here's a template: practicalcoach.ing/posts/weekly... #Edusky
Weekly Printable Gratitude Journal for Teachers - Practical Educator Coaching
By Erik Johnson Today, I’m sharing one of the simple antidotes for teachers who experience issues with confidence and impostor syndrome: gratitude journaling. When I was a new teacher, I...
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Teachers collaborate more and more effectively when given the time and autonomy to do so. #Edusky
This school year has not been bad, but boy has it been hectic! Every day, I feel like once I walk into the building, I'm strapped into a rocket ship until the last bell rings! 🫠 #Edusky
Wow! I've never had so many students and colleagues sick at the same time! Take care everybody! #Edusky
My parrot has great taste. Lil' homie zoomed over as soon as I started blasting this: music.apple.com/us/album/new... Parrot tax in comments... #GratefulDead
New Speedway Boogie (2023 Mickey Hart Mix) by Grateful Dead on Apple Music
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New teachers! Be sure to start a journal as you start your career… include mementos from your students, moments you’re grateful for, and reflections on times you felt particularly effective as an educator. #Edusky
Sharing how I started this school year! The focus was on mixing academic skills with typical first week SEL stuff. Take a look and save it for next year: practicalcoach.ing/posts/how-i-... #Edusky
How I Started My School Year in 2026 - Practical Educator Coaching
By Erik Johnson As we wrap up (and recover from) the first couple of weeks of SY 26-27, I wanted to reflect on and share some of the activities/materials that...
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Many of my 9th-graders are already great at evidence-based writing. Middle school teachers killed it last year! Thanks, guys! #Edusky
Removing phones from the classroom has been great for my students! Today, an upperclassman asked if they could start bringing an MP3 player to listen to music during work time. Hell yeah! I think Walkmans/MP3 players that are NOT online will be allowed during creative work in my class. #Edusky
“We don’t say it enough, but we see the work you do. Appreciate it, amigo.” All a teacher needs to hear from one of their bosses during the first week. Thanks, boss 🫡 I needed that today! #Edusky
I never thought I'd make it to Year 12, but here I am! Reflecting on some memories from my career so far: practicalcoach.ing/posts/12-mem... #Edusky
12 Memories From the Classroom - Practical Educator Coaching
By Erik Johnson I’ve just begun my twelfth year of teaching, a milestone that I almost never thought I’d reach. What’s the stat? 50% of teachers don’t make it past...
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This one goes out to my fellow teachers who are going back on Monday: youtu.be/0ZmR-T0jilA #Edusky #GratefulDead
Grateful Dead - Touch Of Grey (Orchard Park, NY 7/4/89)
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One of my students from last year just emailed me to say hi and also included a list of TWENTY songs I should check out :) I guess I have some homework before I return to teaching in a couple of weeks. #Edusky
Last call for discounted private support for teachers! Book by Friday: practicalcoach.ing/pages/summer... #Edusky
Summer ’26 Special Offer - Practical Educator Coaching
Teachers and administrators, the school year is over, but school might still be on your mind. So, my coaching services are half price for new clients this summer! Here's what...
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Sometimes, a teacher might not have access to supportive colleagues, or school-based instructional coaches may seem evaluative. I offer a solution. #Edusky
Ahhh! One of my least favorite times of the year is arriving. Here's what I think would help make it better: practicalcoach.ing/posts/my-10-... #Edusky
My 10 Item Wishlist for Professional Development Week - Practical Educator Coaching
By Erik Johnson In a couple of weeks, I’ll be trapped in the purgatory that all educators know quite well: professional development week. This five-day boondoggle is typically chock-full of...
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Do you have any first day of school rituals? I celebrate finishing the first day of school by listening to Jimmy Buffett on the drive home, then I have a beverage in my yard. #Edusky
Considering refreshing how you organize your digital world to reduce overwhelm? Maybe this will inspire you: practicalcoach.ing/posts/how-im... #Edusky
How I’m Organizing Apple Notes and Reminders for the 26-27 School Year - Practical Educator Coaching
By Erik Johnson There’s a whole world of productivity-obsessives who make tons of content on how to organize your life. I, for example, was a devoted follower of the work...
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Just a few weeks left for discounted support for teachers: practicalcoach.ing/pages/summer... #Edusky
Summer ’26 Special Offer - Practical Educator Coaching
Teachers and administrators, the school year is over, but school might still be on your mind. So, my coaching services are half price for new clients this summer! Here's what...
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Once, a colleague spilled an entire lukewarm coffee on me, about 15 minutes before my next class. He was beside himself... #Edusky
