Aimed at educators feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, this book offers insights and strategies to help teachers navigate the challenges of their profession. It addresses the emotional and physical toll of teaching while providing practical advice to reclaim joy and balance in their careers. Through relatable anecdotes and expert guidance, it empowers teachers to prioritize their well-being and thrive in their roles.
From the best-selling author of I Love My Job but It's Killing Me a lesson plan for the successful music educator in today's new world. Between zero period jazz band, evening concerts, pep band events, trips, fundraising, and meetings, the life of a high school band director is never dull. There's great joy to be had as you shape young musicians into awesome human beings, but there's also a price to pay when you love doing it so much that your life's work becomes all-consuming. How do you meet your students' needs and still have a life of your own - without being so exhausted that you can't enjoy it? Author and teacher Lesley Moffat has over thirty years of experience as a high school band director and mother of three, and knows all too well the struggles of balancing the "real life" with the challenges of the classroom. Love the Job, Lose the Stress is the ultimate guide for band directors who want to: Up-level your program now Build a successful and sustainable music program that is respected in your school and community Serve students through the magic of music education Make band a place where every student feels welcome and safe to be themselves Find a better balance between work and family life It's time to learn how to reach your goals faster with real and practical advice. Love the Job, Lose the Stress is a band director's guide to becoming the teacher you dream of being!
