WHAT ARE TEACHERS SAYING ABOUT
SUSTAINABLE TEACHING?
Sustainable teaching is about the business of
reclaiming teaching as sacred work
rather than TGIF-ing our way through half of our waking lives.
It's about claiming the right to thrive, not just survive.
And that’s what makes it radical.
reclaiming teaching as sacred work
rather than TGIF-ing our way through half of our waking lives.
It's about claiming the right to thrive, not just survive.
And that’s what makes it radical.
Since 2017, hundreds of educators across Colorado, the nation, and abroad have participated in professional development on sustainable teaching.
The testimonials featured here offer just a snapshot of their experiences. Skye Marsh, a middle school English teacher from Fort Collins,
poses the question, "Wait a minute, what can I do for me first so that I can keep the kids at the forefront of my brain?” |
"Teaching is human work. |
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Anne Colwell, a high school journalism teacher from Fort Collins, explains how sustainable teaching has helped her respond to
a national conversation that says, “Hey, teacher, you are responsible for saving us all, but you’re doing a terrible job!” |
Art teacher from Greeley, Cindy Trevizo,
challenges educators to consider this: How can the sustainable teaching framework allow you to integrate more joy, creativity, and lasting learning in the classroom? |
Jason Tyler, a high school theatre teacher from Fort Collins,
addresses the question: What can sustainable teaching teach you about really being in the moment with your students in the classroom? |
Interested in bringing professional development on sustainable teaching to your school or district?Contact CSU Writing Project Director, Dr. Cindy O'Donnell-Allen,
for more information. |