Improving Teacher Wellbeing through Professional Learning Communities, with guest host Ellie Huth

In this episode of The Teacher Wellbeing Podcast, host Ellen Ronalds Keene returns after a hiatus to wish teachers a Happy New Year and to discuss her focus word for 2026: 'tend.' Ellen shares an invitation to a free, 90-minute webinar titled 'Beyond Teacher Wellbeing,' aimed at teachers navigating systemic challenges in 2026. This webinar will focus on support and understanding rather than self-improvement, offering a space for teachers who feel they are merely surviving rather than thriving. She also announces the preparation for Season 10 of the podcast, calling for guests who can share personal stories or insights into teacher wellbeing initiatives. Email [email protected] if you would like to be a guest on the podcast this year. Sign up for the Beyond Teacher Wellbeing webinar at https://selfcareforteachers.com.au/webinarSign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.

f you’re feeling stretched thin, emotionally fried, or like everything is just a bit much right now—you are not alone. This time of term can be intense, and it’s easy to fall into overwhelm.In this short and supportive bonus episode, I’m sharing three powerful tools I often use with coaching clients to help navigate these high-pressure weeks. One of them came up in a session just this morning and landed so strongly, I knew I needed to bring it to the podcast too.🎓 Mid-Year Reset for Tired Teachers Workshop – Thursday 11 JulyA live, reflective, and supportive session to help you reset and recharge before Term 3.Can’t make it live? A replay will be available. Register Here: https://selfcareforteachers.thinkific.com/products/courses/midyearreset💬 Coaching Support Available + Extra spots in the School HolidaysI’ve opened up extra intro coaching call spots during the break. Whether you’re working on wellbeing, work-life boundaries, or a career crossroads—this is a great time to explore whether coaching could support you. Please note: coaching prices are increasing from 1 July 2025. Book your intro call here https://ellenronaldskeene.as.me/discovery Thank you for being here—and for all the care and energy you’re giving, even when it’s hard. You’re doing better than you think.Sign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.

This episode is a personal update, an update on what Self-Care for Teachers has going on at the moment, and an invitation to the Teaching Career Crossroads free class this Saturday.Sign up for the Teaching Career Crossroads webinar here.Join the waitlist to coach with me here.Sign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.

Vote for me in the Spark Women in Business Grant here https://selfcareforteachers.com.au/spark Links mentioned:  - Grab an intro coaching call with me: https://selfcareforteachers.com.au/coaching - Get the free 30 Day Self-Care calendar: https://selfcareforteachers.com.au/calendar - Upgrade to the 30 Day Self-Care challenge: https://selfcareforteachers.com.au/challenge - Grab the Resilient Teacher Roadmap course: https://selfcareforteachers.com.au/roadmapSign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.

Happy 6th Birthday to the Teacher Wellbeing Podcast! It sure has been an amazing ride since I began the podcast in 2017. I could not have predicted where things would end up but I’m so proud of the 9 seasons that have been produced so far. In the time since I began the show, the teacher wellbeing industry has matured so much and is now mainstream in schools across Australia. And of course 6 years in and my personal and professional life look extremely different than when I started the show. In this episode I share a litte update! Links: Email me about being a guest on Season 10 or about Asynchronous Wellbeing & Career Coaching [email protected] How to Work in Wellbeing Training https://selfcareforteachers.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-work-in-wellbeing Before You Leave Teaching Course https://selfcareforteachers.thinkific.com/courses/before-you-leave-teaching Sign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.

In this episode I share a personal update and some resources and links that are coming up for me in the next few weeks. Freebies Library http://selfcareforteachers.com.au/library 30 Days of Self-Care Audio Course http://selfcareforteachers.com.au/challenge Seasons of Wellbeing Webinar www.selfcareforteachers.com.au/seasons Sell Your Skills Online Webinar www.selfcareforteachers.com.au/sell-your-skills My other business perkdigital.com.au Strategic Self-Care Club instagram.com/strategicselfcareclub Gabbie Stroud Episode Katrina Bourke www.katrinabourkecoaching.com.au Daniela Falecki from Teacher Wellbeing www.teacher-wellbeing.com.au Meg Durham from Open Mind Education https://openmindeducation.com Adrienne Hornby https://adriennehornby.com.auSign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.

This is the last episode in Season 9 but we will be back for Season 10 sometime later in the year. In the meantime make sure you’re following me on Instagram @selfcareforteachers and get on the newsletter list so you stay up to date. And if you really resonated with this conversation about school wellbeing that Lisa and I had at the end, and if you’re the wellbeing person in your school, or you want to be, come and join me and other wellbeing champions at a virtual networking event on the 22nd March. Check out selfcareforteachers.com.au/wellbeingchampion for more resources in this area including a new freebie about common mistakes to avoid.As always remember that you are a person first and a teacher second and you are so worthy of your own care!Sign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.

The Teacher Wellbeing Podcast is 5 years old today! If you have enjoyed the show, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast app as a little birthday present!Sign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.

This is a brilliant conversation with Katrina Bourke, a good friend to the podcast who has been on the show several times before. We discuss leadership sacred ground, what it is, why you need it and how we find it. Katrina also shares the power of deep self-awareness and why it’s also important that we understand and accept our shadow sides. Plus, we talk about what gets in the way of showing up as the best leaders we can be and advice for new and emerging leaders too.The Authentic LeaderDeputy Principals, this one’s for you! Have you heard of The Authentic Leader?It's an online community of learning and connection exclusively for female deputy principals who want to lead well and live well. The Authentic Leader is a safe space to connect with other women who really understand what you do. It's a network full of wisdom and warmth where you can get help with managing workload, feeling confident, and the day-to-day highs and lows of school leadership.https://www.katrinabourkecoaching.com.au/workwithkatrina/Sign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.

In this episode we hear from a guest host, Ellie Huth, whose story you heard back in episode 2 of this season. If you haven’t yet listened to that I recommend you do so. Ellie shares with us how teacher wellbeing can be improved through high functioning professional learning communities.Check out the School Wellbeing Champions meetup and workshop here: https://selfcareforteachers.com.au/wellbeingchampion/Sign up for the Self-Care for Teachers newsletter here.