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  • 1.  The Teacher Down the Hall: It's OK Not to Be Resilient Today

    Posted 05-26-2026 09:44 AM
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    Hello all,

    If you haven't yet read It's OK Not to Be Resilient Today by ATPE Engagement & Learning Specialist Andrea Hutlock, be sure to check it out on atpenews.org.

    In this installment of The Teacher Down the Hall, Hutlock explores the emotional weight many educators carry when facing unexpected professional changes, such as campus closures, reassignment, or the loss of a position. Rather than focusing on pushing through, the article acknowledges the very real grief that can come with these transitions and reminds educators that rest and reflection are necessary parts of moving forward.

    As summer begins and many educators are processing changes for the coming school year, this article offers a thoughtful perspective on giving yourself space to breathe before stepping into what comes next.

    Up for discussion: How can schools and colleagues better support educators experiencing unexpected professional transitions?



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    David George
    Managing Editor
    Association of Texas Professional Educators
    atpe.org | atpenews.org
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  • 2.  RE: The Teacher Down the Hall: It's OK Not to Be Resilient Today

    Posted 05-28-2026 09:30 PM
    This is really good!

    Even if you have already left the building.

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    Kristin Shelton
    Region 13 Director
    Round Rock President
    Austin, TX
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  • 3.  RE: The Teacher Down the Hall: It's OK Not to Be Resilient Today

    Posted 05-29-2026 06:19 PM

    Very timely for someone who had "one of those semesters." Or for those of us who will, which is all of us.

    I do think that it is important to have reasonable expectations of yourself during challenging times, even when your supervisors may not be capable of or willing to do this. We are all replaceable, but we have to guards our hearts and spirits when our coworkers, students and/or supervisors do not. 



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    Jayne Serna
    Leander ISD
    Leander, TX
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