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Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out Teachers

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Teachers in Transition – Episode207: Brain Health, Summer Fun and Organizing Your Job Search

June 23, 2024 • Vanessa Jackson • Episode 207

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In this episode, in a nod to the Alzheimer’s Association, Vanessa goes over some tips to maintain brain health, as we have just gone past the summer solstice, AKA The Longest Day. Our teacher hack becomes our summer recommendation so we’re starting with a movie, and we are going to wrap up with the importance of organizing that job hunt as well as how to set that up!

Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day