This is part 3 of my conversation with Natalie James. We'll discuss keeping up our instrument, different seasons of life and the best part of the job as music teachers.

Contact: Natalie@empowerededucator.com

Empowered Educator

Welcome to Part 2 of my conversation with the delightful Natalie James! You're going to want to implement her wellness hack immediately. I also can't wait for you to hear her thoughts on addition and subtraction and our spicy take on lesson planning.

You can reach Natalie at Natalie@empowerededucator.com

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What would it feel like to state your intention for a calm, centered day at school? To build and seek community among music educators? It was my pleasure to interview Natalie James, a community engagement associate for Empowered Educator. Natalie has been a member of the Happier Music Teachers Facebook group and a long time listener of the podcast. You can hear her bio in this episode.

You can reach Natalie at Natalie@empowerededucator.com.

https://empowerededucator.com/

Looking to grow or advance as a music teacher in your district? Make it as easy as possible on the powers that be to fill out forms and connect the dots for them on why a music teacher (you!) can easily add value in whatever role you are seeking. Also, it is wise to specialize. If you are feeling like your campus jack of all trades, maybe it is time to focus on your one thing.

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Vodcast with Debbie O'Shea

When we are looking to grow or expand professionally as music teachers, sometimes the best opportunities are right in our district. It takes confidence and gumption to get started, followed by evaluating if it is worth the investment at this time. Sometimes self care can finding the right offering through your district that energizes you and uses your gifts.

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Curious about taking a step back from social media? Here are my thoughts on breaking up with Facebook (why can't I be on decent social media?) for a month. From abstinence to posting for validation to addiction, I speak freely about my month.

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Bonus tip for this episode: Your email signature can be a powerful way to celebrate. Don't forget to add things like your grant award button, teaching awards and/or NAFME Best Community in Music Education status. This is a simple way to let everyone you communicate with via email about some of the wonderful work you are doing professionally.

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Before social media, a poster, a press release to the local paper and a guest appearance on the announcements were the main methods of promoting your program. The good news and bad news about this digital age is that there are many more methods available. Discover what methods are the best fit for you and your program and how to work them into the natural rhythms of your year.

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