THRIVing After Burnout

This is the first book to make me feel seen - floating, hopeful mess and all. It is real. It's not one of those overly positive keynote speeches where you roll your eyes at your teacher friend. It's instead one of those professional developments where the speaker comes in, takes their shoes off, speaks to you like a human, and gives you something you can use that day. This book gives us what we actually need to heal our souls and keep us going in the classroom (or whatever the education world looks like for you). - JESSICA ALSIP, DEAF EDUCATION TEACHER, IRVING, TEXAS As a school superintendent, Dr. Johnson's book has given me the tools necessary to begin to recover from my own burnout. Using real world examples, this brilliant 'How to' guide is revolutionary for anyone in the field of education and beyond. During these tumultuous times, Dr. Johnson has given us a gift, with an easy step-by-step road map with realistic daily strategies to help to manage one's stress levels; Thus halting the cycle of burnout. - DR. MICHELLE ROSENBERG, SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT, NEW JERSEY Dr. Johnson is authentic and inspiring. She writes with a profound and approachable voice, offering readers an uplifting, supportive book full of strategies and practices that will help you thrive after burnout. - JENNIFER ABRAMS, EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT AND AUTHOR OF HAVING HARD CONVERSATIONS THRIVing After Burnout is a beneficial read for all educators from first year teachers to seasoned veterans and support staff. The book is written in brief sections providing well-researched strategies for easy implementation. I'm excited about trying out these ideas presented by Dr. Johnson. - JOY FOWLER, 1ST GRADE TEACHER, 35 YEARS OF SERVICE Teachers of the deaf/hard of hearing frequently find themselves fighting for the rights of their students to an equitable education. Along the way, burnout all too often becomes a way of life. Dr. Johnson's book is a breath of fresh air in its compassionate approach to unraveling the cause of burnout, and strategies to feel more effective and successful. After living through our recent pandemic, we ALL need to know healthy responses to burnout! - KAREN L. ANDERSON, PHD, DIRECTOR, SUPPORTING SUCCESS FOR CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS Now more than ever, those who serve in public schools are facing never ending challenges that are stressful to the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the individual. Dr. Johnson provides a succinct guide filled with evidence-based solutions to address the realities of balancing the demands of work, family and most importantly self for all educators. THRIVing After Burnout is a must read to anyone facing the challenges of remembering your why, and will not only benefit the educators, but the students and their families that they serve as well. - CARIN RENEE SHEARER PH.D., BCBA, LBA, DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION LEWISVILLE, TEXAS Dr. Johnson communicates practical and useful strategies for educators who are struggling in today's world of education, with a sincere and personal touch. - RUTH E DUBNER, M.ED, LPC-S, NCC, LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR IN SCHOOLS Whether you're working to recover from burnout or striving to avoid it, Jennifer brings solid, research-based, practical suggestions to this great resource for educators. And, through her heartfelt sharing of her own struggles, she brings hope to readers that they, too, will be able to bring their best selves to school, day in and day out. - JANE KISE, ED.D, DIFFERENTIATED COACHING ASSOCIATES