Planning lessons, grading papers, conferences and other before/afterschool commitments may quickly lead to burnout. Before the school year begins, plan and stick to a time when the lights are turned off and the email is shut down. Identifying specific times to arrive and depart each day will help you remain balanced with work and home life.
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More about Brandon:
Brandon began his journey in education as a coach, teacher and athletic director in a Phoenix K-8 school, serving primarily in the middle school segment of the school. Brandon began his position at Grand Canyon University as full-time online faculty in August 2012 and expanded to the College of Education as an adjunct faculty on GCU’s main campus in the spring 2014. He received a promotion to manage a College of Education full-time online faculty team in April 2013.
In addition to his position at Grand Canyon University, Brandon also enjoys supporting GCU’s academic mission through his involvement as an adjunct instructor for the GCU College of Education campus, serving as a subject matter expert (SME) on special projects and site supervising educational administration interns and secondary education student teachers. In his spare time, he enjoys spending outdoor time with his wife and two children.
More about Jillian:
Jillian began her educational career in 2007 as an elementary teacher in a Glendale, AZ K-8 school. Mentoring several student teachers and creating professional development workshops led her to Grand Canyon University in 2013, where she is currently a full-time online faculty member in the College of Education.
In addition to her position at Grand Canyon University, Jillian enjoys exploring new edtech tools to increase student engagement and achievement. Jillian spends her free time with her husband and son.