Dr. Hester's Blog

In Eastern Oregon, the Vale School District has built a coherent, prevention-focused system where students attend, achieve, and graduate prepared. The outcomes are not accidental. They are the result of sustained investment, strategic alignment, and steady leadership over multiple years.

The five pitfalls that first year teachers experience. Manage these to avoid burnout and be the best teacher for your students!

Research finds that educators need to protect themselves and avoid burnout in order to be better teachers to their students.