231. Teaching on an Island: What to Do When Parents and Admin Won’t Help

Caring deeply about your students can feel exhausting when you’re the only one showing up! In this episode, I share how to support a student when admin and parents aren’t involved, without taking on everything yourself. You’ll learn how to do your due diligence through consistent communication, shift your perspective with empathy, and bring in additional support when needed. Most importantly, it’s about building a strong connection with your student while protecting your time and energy, setting boundaries, and reflecting on what it means to be faithful to your role without carrying what isn’t yours.

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Related Episodes and Blog Posts:

• Episode 70, “It Isn’t an Attack on You”: Dealing with Difficult Parents with Guest Zach Matson 
• Episode 121, Burned Out? When It’s Time to Make a Change 
• Episode 123, What to Do When You Care More Than Your Students Do 
• Episode 155, How to Create Active and Accountable Learners in Your Secondary Science Classroom 
• Episode 156, What to Do When You Are Micromanaged by Your Admin or District
• Episode 195, A Simple and Effective Process for Parent Communication With Guest Mandy Farrar 
• Episode 229, Balancing Unrealistic Admin Expectations 

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