Back to School You: Five Questions For a More Intentional School Year.

Episode 1 of 5: Who Do I Want to Be This Year?

Before you prepare your classroom, prepare yourself.

In the first episode of the Back-to-School You series, we're starting with the most important question of all:

Who do I want to be this year?

It's easy to spend hours thinking about classroom decorations, lesson plans, and to-do lists. But accomplished teaching begins with something much deeper—being intentional about the educator you want to become.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• Why your identity as an educator matters more than your classroom aesthetic.
• How your values influence the decisions you make every day.
• A simple reflection activity to help you begin the school year with purpose.

Whether you're a classroom teacher, instructional coach, or school leader, this episode will help you start the year with greater clarity and confidence.

30-Minute Prep Challenge: Write a one-paragraph vision describing the educator you want to be this year.

🎙️ Next Episode: What Do I Want My Students to Experience?

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