Healthy Teachers, Happy Classrooms Twelve Brain-Based Principles to Avoid Burnout, Increase Optimism, and Support Physical Well-Being

"Teacher burnout is a real issue, and it has a significant effect on both teachers and students. While educators strive to stay healthy and be at their best for students, burnout still sets in from time to time. Author Marcia L. Tate, with her book Healthy Teachers, Happy Classrooms: Twelve Brain-Based Principles to Avoid Burnout, Increase Optimism, and Support Physical Well-Being, seeks to aid teachers struggling to stay optimistic in the education world. Each chapter introduces one of twelve principles to maintain wellness in an education profession. Whether it be playing games, listening to music, or investing in close personal relationships, there is a principle for every aspect of well-being. With practical strategies and relevant anecdotes, Healthy Teachers, Happy Classrooms can help teachers avoid burnout and create the best learning environment possible for their students"--.