S2 E02: The Teacher Voice: Advocacy Without Burnout

How do you advocate for yourself without burning out? In today's episode, we're going Beyond the Lesson Plan to talk about boundaries, balance, and the power of the "Teacher Voice." Join Dave Clark and Robin Szary as they explore why teachers normalize exhaustion and how we can shift school culture from "sacrificial" to "sustainable." Episode Highlights: Opening Spark: Can teachers really say "no" and still be team players? Advocacy vs. Complaining: What it looks like to speak up about workload and curriculum gaps effectively. The Burnout Red Flags: Sunday dread and the "invisible workload." Redefining Teamwork: Breaking the cycle of the "voluntold" phenomenon. Try This Tomorrow: Practice the script: "I can't take that on right now, but here's what I CAN do…" Use our One Yes + One No strategy to set a visible boundary for your week. Connect with BCESC: Visit www.bcesc.org for more resources and support. #SchoolwideDownload #Proud2BCESC #TeacherWellbeing #EducationPodcast