Teacher burnout is real and new teachers need to go into the field with tools and knowledge to help weather through the difficult times. In this episode, we talk with representatives of the Charles Butt Foundation, Kurt Lockhart and Chris Lowak, about the data they collect about teacher retention in Texas. During our conversation, we touch on why teachers feel burn out and how they can manage the stress of the job especially in their first few years in the classroom.

Episode Resources:

2024 Texas Teacher Poll

Music Included:

Song: Jam Time (Instrumental)

Artist: NAM

License #: 4601725855

Song: New Kids (Instrumental)

Artist: More Like Georgia

License #: 9511520888

In this episode, recent aggieTEACH alumni discuss their experiences in the first year of teaching. The invited guests share success and areas of growth and how the aggieTEACH program helped them have a great first year.

Music Included:

Song: Jam Time (Instrumental)

Artist: NAM

License #: 4601725855

Song: New Kids (Instrumental)

Artist: More Like Georgia

License #: 9511520888

In this episode, we talk with Quinn McCall, aggieTEACH alumni and now works with the Texas Classroom Teacher's Association (TCTA) on how professional and educational associations can help new and veteran teachers in the classroom.

Music Included:

Song: Jam Time (Instrumental)

Artist: NAM

License #: 4601725855

Song: New Kids (Instrumental)

Artist: More Like Georgia

License #: 9511520888