Beth Ann Reinert

Wife, mom, friend, and educator.

[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

10 Things Educators Need During a School Break and Why

1. Sleep without an alarm
Your nervous system has been living on adrenaline and cortisol. Deep rest helps reset the brain restore emotional regulation and improve memory mood and immune function.

2. Silence and nothingness
The brain needs quiet to downshift from constant decision making. Mental stillness reduces cognitive overload and allows the prefrontal cortex to come back online.

3. A non rushed bathroom visit
Having to suppress basic bodily needs keeps the brain in a low level stress state. Unrushed bathroom access restores a sense of safety dignity and control which directly calms the nervous system.

4. Laughter that makes your stomach hurt
Laughter releases endorphins and dopamine which naturally reduce stress and anxiety. It also reminds your brain and body that joy still exists outside of survival mode.

5. Connection with people who do not need anything from you
Educators give all day long. Low demand relationships restore emotional energy and protect against compassion fatigue.

6. A slow bath or shower in the morning
Warm water activates the parasympathetic nervous system lowering cortisol and muscle tension. A slow start to the day tells the brain you are safe and not in crisis mode.

7. Food that is eaten slowly and actually enjoyed
Mindful eating supports digestion stabilizes blood sugar and calms the nervous system. Your body deserves nourishment not rushed fuel.

8. Time without solving problems
Constant problem solving keeps the brain in threat detection mode. Breaks from decision making allow the nervous system to recalibrate and reduce mental exhaustion.

9. Reminders that you are more than your job
Identity overload increases burnout risk. Engaging in hobbies or creativity activates different neural pathways and restores a sense of wholeness.

10. A true break with compassion for yourself
Compassion fatigue is real. Prolonged caring without recovery depletes emotional reserves. Rest and self kindness rebuild resilience empathy and long term sustainability.

Final Thought
School breaks are not a luxury. They are neurological and emotional repair time. Rest is not quitting. Rest is what allows educators to return regulated connected and able to keep doing the work that matters so deeply.

[T.Barnett MPH NREMT @BarnettMPH]

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[Beth Ann Reinert @MrsBethAnn]

Thank you to @HillyardTech for talking to @CHS_Indians sophomores about the career education opportunities and application process.

[Beth Ann Reinert @MrsBethAnn]

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[edutopia @edutopia]

Want to redirect your students’ attention away from what awaits outside the classroom door, and back toward reinforcing newly acquired learning? Try one of these 8 closing activities. 🧠

[Beth Ann Reinert @MrsBethAnn]

@mrsschepp That never happens, and I'm sure it's even more of a unicorn in your area of study!

[Justin Mecham @thejustinmecham]

Being "nice" is hurting your leadership -

Nice leaders want to be liked.

Kind leaders build trust

Choose the harder path.

Be kind.

Please repost to help others out there! ♻️

[Beth Ann Reinert @MrsBethAnn]

@toby_lawrence_ So good to be back!

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

It takes a lot of time to develop engaging lessons.  It takes a lot of energy to stay upbeat for all the students.  It takes a lot of patience to handle some of the goofballs. 

I hope there is no principal out there that takes their teachers for granted.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Teachers, remember, you are the Difference Maker for your students this year! They are lucky to have you!

[Beth Ann Reinert @MrsBethAnn]

@sage_stage Minimum requirements: 10+ years teaching, 10+ years building and/or district admin, 10+ years ed prof and researcher, 3+ years state level experience, rural+subruban+urban experience, publicly educated, and parent or publicly educated children.

[Beth Ann Reinert @MrsBethAnn]

Parents, please talk to your kids about this before Wednesday!

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

To my educator peeps... you don’t have to be an administrator, grade level chair, or department head to be a leader in you school. Your title doesn’t matter. You just need to care about making it better.

Passion and commitment can transform any culture.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

The best leadership lives in the hallways, not behind an office door. Engage, connect, and inspire where it matters most; among your students and staff.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

The culture of a school is created by everyone in the school. Walk in a school and see how the front office staff greets people or the staff /teachers interact in the hallway. Yes the admin has most impact, but everyone is ultimately responsible for a positive school culture.

[Beth Ann Reinert @MrsBethAnn]

@lehmanjoanna Please tell me the admin supported your enforcement of the classroom expectation based on district policy!

[Beth Ann Reinert @MrsBethAnn]

@mrsschepp Title please?

[Jonathan Alsheimer @mr_Alsheimer]

How do you influence the energy in the room?

Passion and energy are contagious and have a direct impact on our classroom and school climate and culture ❤️

[Craig Shapiro @Shapiro_WTHS]

Six ways to enjoy our jobs!
- Connect with others that lift you up
- Realize the impact we make
- Give yourself praise each day
- Allow yourself to make mistakes
- ALWAYS know your best matters
- Focus on growth, not perfection
@ChristineBemis2 @donna_mccance @MPA_GOJAGUARS

[Emily Paschall @EmilyAPaschall]

Culture Building Tip: W.I.N. Time

W.I.N. = “What I Need”

Teachers visit one another’s classrooms and learn from each other. 🤩 Let the teachers express where they want to grow in their craft. Then watch the magic unfold.

Some of the best PD a teacher can ever receive is down the hallway. All they need is the gift of time from the leader. Make it happen! #multiplyexcellence

[Beth Ann Reinert @MrsBethAnn]

@mrsschepp I love book reviews. I'm sorry. I should have hearted or something!