0
Skip to Content
Teach Learn Thrive
Teach Learn Thrive
Home
Instructional Leaders Cohorts 25-26
DC Instructional Leaders Cohort 25-26
Baltimore Instructional Leaders Cohort 25-26
VAIS Instructional Leaders Cohort 25-26
Work With Me
Instructional Coaching
PD Workshops
Custom Projects
Diocese of Arlington Schools PD
UDL Learning Cohort 2025-26
CDA Instructional Rounds
TLT Articles
About
Contact
Teach Learn Thrive
Teach Learn Thrive
Home
Instructional Leaders Cohorts 25-26
DC Instructional Leaders Cohort 25-26
Baltimore Instructional Leaders Cohort 25-26
VAIS Instructional Leaders Cohort 25-26
Work With Me
Instructional Coaching
PD Workshops
Custom Projects
Diocese of Arlington Schools PD
UDL Learning Cohort 2025-26
CDA Instructional Rounds
TLT Articles
About
Contact
Home
Folder: Instructional Leaders Cohorts 25-26
Back
DC Instructional Leaders Cohort 25-26
Baltimore Instructional Leaders Cohort 25-26
VAIS Instructional Leaders Cohort 25-26
Folder: Work With Me
Back
Instructional Coaching
PD Workshops
Custom Projects
Folder: Diocese of Arlington Schools PD
Back
UDL Learning Cohort 2025-26
CDA Instructional Rounds
TLT Articles
About
Contact
Top Five Factors Influencing Teacher Wellness
Sarah Dugan 5/21/24 Sarah Dugan 5/21/24

Top Five Factors Influencing Teacher Wellness

These factors relate to our core human needs in some way. When our needs are met, we are content. Most importantly, contentedness allows us to act as our best selves.

Read More

Navigate

Home

Instructional Leaders Cohorts: DC - Baltimore - VAIS

Instructional Coaching

PD Workshops

Custom Projects

Articles

About

Contact

@sarahduganTLT

"Being professionally generous—offering feedback with clarity and compassion—is one of the most radical things we can do for our schools." 

- Jennifer Abrams

For academic leaders such as division heads or department chairs, it
School visit days are my favorite! This week I had the privilege of meeting with a school leadership team ready to support their teachers with strategies for improved engagement and interactions in classrooms - so they begin the year creating learnin
"Coaching is a form of transformation. When we create space for educators to reflect deeply, we open the door for equity, healing, and true growth." - Elena Aguilar

I was in conversation with a school principal last week, and while it wasn
A summer reading rec for educators from Teach Learn Thrive: 

Elevating Educational Design with AI: Making Laerning Accessible, Inclusive, and Equitable, by Catlin Tucker and Katie Novak.

In a quest to infuse all my PD workshops with tips for strate
I'm grateful every day to do the work I do, and comments like this are a beautiful reminder of that. Making an impact on teaching and learning keeps me on my toes and brings me joy... whether facilitating cohorts of leaders, bringing PD to teachers,
School leaders…

Are you tired of being the “fix-it” person while truly wanting to empower your teachers? 

I’ve been there too. In the fast-paced world of education, our biggest challenges can sometimes feel impossible to ov
"Be who you are, and be that well."

- St. Francis de Sales

A bit of Monday afternoon inspiration as we applaud all the graduates walking across stages in these weeks... 

Let's encourage them to acknowledge and celebrate their unique gift
I love spending time in various schools throughout my weeks, but I also appreciate these quiet(er) work days, as schools enjoy all their end of year rituals and celebrations. 

With professional learning 24-25 complete, I’m turning my attention
Hey school leaders, 

Friendly reminder that as this year winds down, every conversation with a teacher is an opportunity to wear your "coach hat" and support reflection, insights, and self-directedness, so faculty can end the year with mea

© Teach Learn Thrive  |  Photos from Canva.com and Sarah Dugan

Template by Big Cat Creative | Copy support from Little Flame Creative