Swun Math offers five ways to inspire the minds charged with inspiring our youth. For more information on this topic, visit our article on SwunMathSchools.com

1. to keep teachers
inspired & engaged
Five ways...

2. Forty–six percent of teachers report feeling high
daily stress. Roughly half of teachers believe that
“the stress and disappointments involved in
teaching aren’t really worth it.” These are the
people who are responsible for raising the young
minds of America, and we’re losing them.
You have to inspire and reward teachers to
prevent burnout and foster the best learning
environments.

3. Ask your staff to remember
favorite memories and career
highs. Encourage them to make
more of those moments with the
lessons they love teaching. The
best lessons are enjoyable for
both students and teachers.
Teaching can be frustrating.
Remembering why they got into
the profession in the first place
can help re-ignite their passion.
Recognize passion,
give credit where
it's due

4. Foster collaboration
Foster an environment for sharing and encourage teachers to
work together. Research shows teacher collaboration helps
increase student achievement. According to researcher Carrie
Leana, her study found that “students showed higher gains in
math achievement when their teachers reported frequent
conversations with their peers that centered on math, and
when there was a feeling of trust or closeness among
teachers.”
Offer suggestions on how to give positive, constructive advice.
Set up mentorships for new teachers with senior teachers.
This can help acclimate new hires and enable staff to connect.

5. During these times, avoid new initiatives and additional
stressors. Offer a hand with lessons, planning, and duties. Find
ways to help teachers free up time so they do not get
overwhelmed.
Recognize high stress times

6. Notice the wonderful things that are
going on in your school on a regular
basis. Ask teachers to share their best
lessons and really listen to them.
Remain receptive and motivate with
your words and body language. Show
your happiness with staff and find out
what you could do to help them have
more moments like that.
Stay positive
and
enthusiastic

7. Offer opportunities
for growth
Teachers that have time for
professional development feel
valued. It also motivates them to
obtain new outlooks, methods, and
knowledge. Encourage them to seek
supplement education outside of
school and stay open to their
suggestions. Teacher-centered
learning environments support
student-centered learning
environments.

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