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Dec 2019
12m 38s

From the SEA: How Taking a Break Can Mak...

Christine Reeve, Special Education Support
About this episode

This episode is drawn directly from the Monday Morning Inspirations members-only podcast for the Special Educator Academy.  I'm focusing on why and how taking a break during the school holidays or over the summer can make you a better teacher.  Get a taste of our inspirational and leadership podcast (1 of 2 podcasts members can access) from the Special Educator Academy and a reminder of why sometimes doing less gets more done.

Interested in learning more about the Special Educator Academy (SEA)? Check it out here: http://specialeducatoracademy.com

Want to join the Free Facebook Group? Join (and answer the 3 questions) here at http://specialeducatorsconnection.com

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