Chris DeGuzman

I used to treat my self-care practices like a to-do list. When I was a busy principal, putting appointments on my calendar and holding myself accountable was necessary to meet my teachers’ and students’ needs, so I got used to treating myself the same way. My workout times were scheduled […]

The start of the school year is full of possibilities. Classrooms are sparkling, bulletin boards are freshly decorated, and teachers are bubbling with hope and excitement for what lies ahead. We have ideas in our minds about everything we’ll do to ensure the success of our students and schools, but […]

According to a 2022 study, teachers and principals experience job-related stress at more than twice the rate of other working adults and simultaneously demonstrate lower rates of resilience (Steiner et al., 2022). Perhaps this isn’t surprising. Educators put their hearts into every student succeeding and no child being left behind, […]

Leaders who are calm, cool, and collected instill a sense of confidence and safety in others. They regulate their emotions to stay focused on the task at hand. They navigate complex problems and deescalate intense situations without letting their own frustrations, worries, or annoyances get the best of them. But […]

When I was in elementary school, I loved celebrating Valentine’s Day. I remember picking out the right pack of cards, taking extra care to choose just the right one for my crush, laboriously scrawling my name, and then getting cards from classmates. Valentine’s Day was just a thrilling, feel-good celebration. […]