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Today, we look back at episode 58 and determine a holiday mindset. Come take a listen.

5 Blissful Ways to Make This Holiday Spectacular:

1. Leave work at work!

2. Know it is okay to feel your feelings and know you are NOT alone and spend time in nature.

3. Focus on one thing that brings you joy.

4. Choose at least one day for yourself.

5. Say no.

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Subscribe and Review:

Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix, and if you’re not subscribed, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here for iTunes.

Now, if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast, and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Click here to leave a review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review,” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

Follow the Utah Teacher Fellows online at theutahteacher.com  (our blog) and on social media at:

Utah Teacher Fellows email: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

Twitter: @HSG_UT

Instagram: @ut_teacherfellows

Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

CONNECT WITH US:

Audryn Damron (@audryn_d) -- 9th & 10th Grade SPED Math Cottonwood High School

Natalie Johnson (@Natalie83913767) -- Grades 7-12, Arts Foundations, Computer Science, Digital Graphics, Creative Coding, and College & Career Awareness teacher in San Jan School District. 

Marley McClune (@heymrsmcclune) --10th-12th grade Food and Nutrition at Northridge High School. Recently enrolled in an Education Doctoral Program at the University of Utah

Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Administrative Teacher on Special Assignment at Snow Canyon High School

Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Instructor Trainer at Utah Education Network (UEN)

Social Media Connections: 

Teacher Fellows Website:  teacherfellows.org

Linkedin:  Utah Teacher Fellows 

Twitter: @HSG_UT

Instagram: @hsg_ut

Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

Part of the Show

Info Drop Spokesperson:

• John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Hosts:

• Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
• Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for  Washington Country School District

Production Team:

• Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
• Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and Product Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

Follow the Utah Teacher Fellows online at theutahteacher.com  (our blog) and on social media at:

socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

Twitter @HSG_UT

Instagram @ut_teacherfellows

Facebook @utahteacherfellowsprogram

CONNECT WITH US:

Audryn Damron (@audryn_d) -- 9th & 10th Grade SPED Math Cottonwood High School

Natalie Johnson (@Natalie83913767) -- Grades 7-12, Arts Foundations, Computer Science, Digital Graphics, Creative Coding, and College & Career Awareness teacher in San Jan School District. 

Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Administrative Teacher on Special Assignment at Snow Canyon High School

Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Instructor Trainer at Utah Education Network (UEN)

Kacee Weaver (@KaceeWeaver801) -- Kindergarten / 1st Grade Teacher in Ogden School District 

Social Media Connections: 

Teacher Fellows Website:  teacherfellows.org

Linkedin:  Utah Teacher Fellows 

Twitter: @HSG_UT

Instagram: @hsg_ut

Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

Part of the Show

Info Drop Spokesperson:

• John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Hosts:

• Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
• Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for  Washington Country School District

Production Team:

• Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
• Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and Product Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

Follow the Utah Teacher Fellows online at theutahteacher.com  (our blog) and on social media at:

socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

Twitter @HSG_UT

Instagram @ut_teacherfellows

Facebook @utahteacherfellowsprogram

CONNECT WITH US:

Audryn Damron (@audryn_d) -- 9th & 10th Grade SPED Math Cottonwood High School

Natalie Johnson (@Natalie83913767) -- Grades 7-12, Arts Foundations, Computer Science, Digital Graphics, Creative Coding, and College & Career Awareness teacher in San Jan School District. 

Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Administrative Teacher on Special Assignment at Snow Canyon High School

Ross Rogers (@ruaniteit) -- Secondary Digital Learning Specialist Jordan School District.

Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Instructor Trainer at Utah Education Network (UEN)

Social Media Connections: 

Teacher Fellows Website:  teacherfellows.org

Linkedin:  Utah Teacher Fellows 

Twitter: @HSG_UT

Instagram: @hsg_ut

Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

Part of the Show

Info Drop Spokesperson:

• John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Hosts:

• Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
• Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for  Washington Country School District

Production Team:

• Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
• Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and Product Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

So I've seen the idea of 4 day school weeks come up a lot. I started wondering what teachers think of this. So I did a little digging, and I found out the scoop. Come take a listen!

Subscribe and Review: 

Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here for iTunes. 

Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Click here to leave a review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you! 

Subscribe and Review:

Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix, and if you’re not subscribed, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here for iTunes.

Now, if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast, and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Click here to leave a review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review,” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

Follow the Utah Teacher Fellows online at theutahteacher.com  and on social media at:

Twitter @HSG_UT

Instagram @ut_teacherfellows

Facebook @utahteacherfellowsprogram

Social Media Team (Twitter Handle):

Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist.

Audryn Damron (@audryn_d) -- 9th & 10th Grade SPED Math Cottonwood High School.

Natalie Johnson (@Natalie83913767) -- Art & Technology Teacher Monument Valley High School.

Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- AP Lang Teacher & Learning Coach Snow Canyon High School

Ross Rogers (@ruaniteit) -- Secondary Digital Learning Specialist Jordan School District.

Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Instructor Trainer UEN

Social Media Connections: 

Teacher Fellows Website:  teacherfellows.org

Linkedin:  Utah Teacher Fellows 

Twitter: @HSG_UT

Instagram: @hsg_ut

Facebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram

Email us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org

Part of the Show

Info Drop Spokesperson:

• John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Hosts:

• Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year
• Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for  Washington Country School District

Production Team:

• Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District
• Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and Product Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)