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The Balancing ActAuthor: Joseph Vitale and Jamie Wanko
Fun Fact: If you draw a venn diagram of the circus and being an educator you get a perfect circle! At least, thats what Jamie and Joe have learned. Straight out of Central New Jersey, join two seasoned teachers as they try to make sense of balancing their teaching careers with parenting multiple children, helping with aging parents, supporting their loving spouses, and navigating the very strange landscape of education in a post-Covid world. With guest interviews, deep dive explorations on contemporary topics, and so much more were here to look at the highs and the lows that come with being an educator. Whether youre fresh to the job or a seasoned vet, we cant wait to share in this journey together! Visit our website for feedback, love letters, or guest/general inquiries. Language: en Genres: Education, How To, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Teacher Burnout Crisis with Dr. Allison Hitchens
Tuesday, 10 March, 2026
In this episode of the BalancingAct podcast, our hosts speak with Dr. Allison Hitchens, a doctoral graduate specializing in teacher burnout and mentoring novice educators. We discuss the challenges faced by teachers, particularly during the pandemic and in rural areas, and the systemic issues contributing to high attrition rates. Dr. Hitchens advocates for redefined mentorship that focuses on emotional support and resilience rather than just instructional methods. The episode also addresses the "reality shock" novice teachers encounter and the need for supportive networks. Check out some of the articles that we discussed in our chat: Teacher Self-Care Mandates as Institutional Gaslighting in a Neoliberal System - Alyssa Hadley Dunn The Professional Life Cycle of Teachers - Michael Huberman Season 3 is brought to you by our principal sponsor, Teachers' Insurance Plan. Check out their website below for more information and to get a quote. http://bit.ly/4mQC27G Teachers' Insurance Plan: auto insurance that brings exclusive educator savings and exceptional customer care to New Jersey and Pennsylvania educational employees. Select Episodes from Season 3 sponsored by: For more information about NJSchoolJobs.com check out their website for up-to-date job postings for teaching, admin, support staff and coaching opportunities. Interested in Giving Lesson Launchpad a try? Don’t forget to use our code “Balance” for $5 off a yearly subscription. Lesson Launchpad - Plan. Present. Automate. www.lessonlaunchpad.com We want to hear from you! Shoot over an email and say hi: podthebalancingact@gmail.com Don’t forget to subscribe! Leave us a comment! Follow Facebook - podbalact JoeandJamie Instagram - @podthebalancingact TikTok - @thebalancingactpodcast Twitter - @podbalact Youtube Channel - The Balancing Act - YouTubePart of the Human Content Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
