We speak with Shayla Ewing, English and drama teacher in Pekin, Illinois, about supporting teachers experiencing secondary and primary trauma, which the pandemic intensified. We also talk about the how and why of teaching about white privilege in an all-white classroom.
Overview
00:00-00:44Intros
00:44-02:23Becoming a Pekin High School English and drama teacher
02:23-03:40Teach Plus Illinois
03:40-04:46“Compassion fatigue Is overwhelming educators”
04:46-06:54Symptoms and contributing factors of compassion fatigue
06:54-10:46Recommendations for compassion fatigue healing, including things to do and not to do
10:46-13:19Healing for teachers’ own trauma
13:19-16:38Support for teachers and students in crises
16:38-20:29Rewards for working unsustainable hours
20:29-24:05Incorporating educator well-being into educational initiatives
24:05-29:04Talking about white privilege in all-white classes
29:04-32:57Students’ reactions
32:57-35:21Parents’ reactions
35:21-40:11Outro
Transcription
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