75. New Teacher Tips: The One Skill Teacher Training Didn’t Teach You (But You Need Now)

Teacher training programs prepare us with pedagogy, lesson planning, and content knowledge—but there’s one crucial skill they often leave out: emotional regulation. In this episode, Brenna shares why this overlooked skill is one of the most powerful tools for preventing burnout and thriving in the classroom.If you’ve ever felt like teaching is more emotionally draining than you expected, this conversation will help you understand why—and what you can do about it.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Why emotional regulation is rarely taught in teacher prep programs✅ How your emotions affect your teaching more than you realize✅ Why emotional regulation is the invisible foundation of effective pedagogy✅ Practical next steps for new teachers who want to avoid burnoutResources & Links:💻 Course: Calm in the Classroom: Modern Day Solutions to Teacher Stress, Overwhelm, and Anxiety - The necessary teacher training you didn't get (but probably need!) Click HERE for more info! Use the discount code PODCAST to get over 25% off!📷 Follow Brenna on Instagram: @Next.Level.Teacher🔗 Learn more at The Next Level Teacher Blog. Click HERE!