Addressing conflict
Anne Upczak-Garcia Anne Upczak-Garcia

Addressing conflict

Conflict can be a common occurrence in the teaching profession, whether it's conflicts with students, parents, colleagues, or administrators. Handling conflict can be stressful, but it's an important part of being a successful and effective teacher. In this blog, we'll explore some tips for handling the stress that conflict can create in the teaching profession.

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Becoming a tranquil teacher
Anne Upczak-Garcia Anne Upczak-Garcia

Becoming a tranquil teacher

Mindfulness and education have developed a strong partnership in our attempt to address the growing social emotional needs of students. There are plenty of trainings to support teachers in how to implement this practice into our classrooms. Now it’s time for us to start with our own practice.

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trauma & self care
Anne Upczak-Garcia Anne Upczak-Garcia

trauma & self care

Working with families who have experienced trauma can be challenging and emotionally demanding. It's important to establish clear boundaries to maintain a safe and healthy working relationship with the families you serve.

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