235. Advocating for Yourself With Admin

As the school year wraps up and end-of-year meetings approach, NOW is the moment to advocate for yourself with your admin. Yes, really! In this episode, I’m sharing why your voice matters right now as a secondary science teacher, how to clearly communicate your capacity, boundaries, and needs, and practical scripts for handling tough conversations about added responsibilities. You’ll also learn how to advocate for meaningful support, use data to strengthen your requests, and step into next year feeling lighter, clearer, and more in control.

➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode235

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Related Episodes and Blog Posts:

• Episode 68, Evaluating Your Teaching Contract 
• Episode 69, Admin Support - WHY You Need to Ask, HOW to Ask, and WHAT to Ask For 
• Episode 71, “I’m the Problem, It’s Me”: Working with Difficult Coworkers and Admin with Guest Zach Matson 
• Episode 121, Burned Out? When It’s Time to Make a Change
• Episode 156, What to Do When You Are Micromanaged by Your Admin or District 
• Episode 190, Student Mastery, Switching Schools, and Teaching Chemistry with Heather Bonanno
• Episode 229, Balancing Unrealistic Admin Expectations