Why Edify - Creating Happy, Healthy, Teachers

How Teachers Can Find Real Happiness—With Rosalie Kissmann

What if happiness wasn’t something to chase, but something we could teach—and live? In this inspiring and down-to-earth episode, Jeremy talks with Rosalie Kissmann, a veteran teacher and motivational speaker, about what it really means to live with joy in and out of the classroom.

Rosalie shares powerful stories from her 24 years of teaching, including how a tough con...

Soft Planning for Teachers: Start the Year with Purpose & Peace

Feeling that mid-summer teacher tension? You’re not alone. In this episode of Why Edify, Jeremy Jorgensen invites you to take a breath and embrace "soft planning"—a mindful, values-driven approach to preparing for the new school year without burnout.

From reconnecting with the joy of reading to tuning into your body’s signals, Jeremy shares simple y...

Let It Be: A Gentle Reset for Teachers This Summer

In a culture obsessed with doing, what if your power lies in being? This episode of the Why Edify Podcast invites educators to embrace stillness, ease, and intentional recovery. Whether you're just finishing the school year or already thinking ahead, this reflection offers permission to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters.

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Flip-Flops, Reflection & Recovery: A Summer Reset for Educators

Feeling stretched thin after the school year? You’re not alone. In this light yet deeply reflective episode of the Why Edify podcast, Jeremy invites educators to lean into the slower rhythms of summer and reclaim the joy of rest.

Through flip-flop metaphors, barefoot grounding practices, and gentle challenges to rethink productivity, this episode is a breath ...

Feeling overwhelmed or stretched thin? This short, heartfelt pep talk is for you.

We explore the Japanese concept of Ichi-go Ichi-e—“one time, one meeting”—and how it can help teachers show up with greater presence, purpose, and peace in and out of the classroom.

Whether you're preparing for the day ahead or unwinding after a long one, this moment is yours—and it will never repeat. Let’s make it count.

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Small Shifts, Big Impact: Building a Calmer, Stronger Teaching Life

What if just one small change could bring more ease to your day? 🌱

In this reflective and practical episode of the Why Edify podcast, Jeremy Jorgensen invites educators, leaders, and lifelong learners to explore five intentional practices that promote wellness, clarity, and strength—both in and out of the classroom. Whether you're easing into summer or c...

Recover from Teacher Burnout with the 3R Reset Framework

Feeling drained after the school year? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken. In this reflective and supportive video, Jeremy Jorgensen introduces the 3R Reset Framework—Rest, Reflect, Reconnect—to help educators recover from burnout and reclaim their energy with intention.

You’ll learn how to identify the signs of exhaustion, practice meaningful rest, reflect withou...

Dave Burgess on Passion, Creativity & the Heart of Teaching

What if teaching could feel like a bold act of creativity every day?

In this powerful Why Edify Podcast episode, Jeremy Jorgensen sits down with legendary educator and author of Teach Like a Pirate, Dave Burgess.

Together, they explore the transformative role of passion, personal authenticity, and creativity in the classroom. Dave shares vulnerable insights a...

Gratitude Lists for Teachers: A Simple End-of-Year Reflection Tool

Feeling drained at the end of the school year? You're not alone. Jeremy Jorgensen shares a simple yet transformative practice in this heartfelt episode of the Why Edify Podcast: the year-end gratitude list.

More than just a list, this reflective tradition can reframe your perspective, reduce stress, and reconnect you with your purpose as an educator. Jerem...

10 Things Teachers Should Let Go of This Summer (and One to Keep)

As the school year winds down, it's time to release the mental clutter and reclaim your joy, energy, and purpose. 🎒✨

In this heartfelt episode, educator Jeremy Jorgensen shares 10 things teachers should let go of this summer — including guilt, perfectionism, toxic positivity, and the myth that rest must be earned. 💛

Read the article here: https://www.jeremyajorgensen....

Small Habits for a Happier, Healthier, Stronger End of School Year

Feeling overwhelmed as the school year winds down? This episode offers calm, clarity, and three powerful habits to help you finish strong. Jeremy shares uplifting practices from his weekly newsletter that support your well-being and classroom energy—without adding more to your plate.

Read the newsletter: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/three-good-things/

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The Chromebook Conundrum: Distraction vs. Learning

In this episode, Jeremy Jorgensen explores significant themes reshaping education, including the challenges posed by technology like Chromebooks, the impact of AI on critical thinking, and the therapeutic role of music in personal and professional life. He offers insights and strategies for educators to navigate these challenges while emphasizing the importance of personal refle...

Teachers: Don’t Let the Year Fizzle Out — Finish Strong!

How do you keep classroom expectations high when your energy is low? In this episode, educator Jeremy Jorgensen explores why it's essential to maintain high standards in the classroom, even at the end of the school year, and how doing so can positively impact both students and teachers.

You’ll learn:

Why students thrive on structure and consistency, especially in...

Fighting for Focus: Student Engagement Strategies for the End of the School Year

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Yedify Podcast, hosted by Jeremy Jorgensen! As we approach the final stretch of the school year, staying focused—both as teachers and students—can feel like an uphill battle.

Read the newsletter: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/student-focus-curation-and-the-power-of-reading/

In this episode, we’re diving int...

This is the first interview on the Why Edify Podcast, and it's worth a listen!

Summary:

In this engaging conversation, Jeremy Jorgensen interviews Brian Carpenter, an experienced educator and podcaster, about the evolving landscape of education, particularly the integration of AI in teaching.

Brian shares his journey in education, emphasizing the importance of building relationships with students, maintaining consistency in professi...

Why Teachers Need Both Tech and Paper in Modern Classrooms

In this episode of the Why Edify Podcast, Jeremy Jorgensen discusses the importance of balancing technology in education with analog instruction methods. He shares innovative teaching strategies, including speed dating for problem-solving and managing the stress of Sundays for teachers. The conversation emphasizes the significance of reflection in teaching and the need for s...

Growth happens through doing. Every attempt, failure, and little victory contributes to your development. The act of doing creates a cycle of feedback necessary for improvement.

Read the Article: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/just-do-the-thing/

✉️ Check out the Friday Five Newsletter for Teachers: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/newsletter/

🧗🏻 Take on a Thirty-Day Challenge for the Educator’s Mind, Body, and Spirit ...