The Rooted Teacher by KDP

About The Rooted Teacher by KDP

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The Rooted Teacher by KDP is a quality-of-life initiative for teachers committed to living their best life in and outside the classroom. Offering easily accessible resources and a supportive community of like-minded teachers, The Rooted Teacher by KDP will help you find a harmonious balance between your personal and professional lives.

The Rooted Teacher Podcast is dedicated to supporting teachers as they improve the quality of their lives in simple ways each day. Dive deep into practical strategies and inspiring stories from teachers just like you that will nourish your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you are brand new to the classroom and looking to get rooted or a little more seasoned and looking to stay rooted, The Rooted Teacher by KDP is here to uplift and support YOU.

Enjoy the podcast and please share it with other teachers.  KDP teacher members receive special member benefits from The Rooted Teacher such as weekly microlearning videos, bite-sized nuggets of wisdom on living your best life, and invitations to meet with Coach Calvalyn in live, virtual support group sessions for teachers.
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Remember, when teachers are rooted in their own well-being, they can inspire their students to thrive.

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All Episodes

Episode 10: Staying Strong to the Finish

April 24, 2024

Are you feeling a touch of spring fever lately? Or maybe have you noticed that some of your kiddos seem to have checked out as we approach the end of the school year?  Well, if you’re seeing it, you’re not alone. This is the time of year when the days get longer, and we often have other things on our mind. But since we do have to still finish the proverbial race, let’s talk about how to finish strong. (10min)

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Episode 9: Getting the Support That You Need

March 27, 2024

We know the demands of the classroom and the stresses don’t end when the bell rings. Tune into The Rooted Teacher podcast to dive deep into why so many teachers are feeling unsupported, and more importantly what we can do about it. (14min)

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Episode 8: Bouncing Back from Burnout

Feb 28, 2024

We know it when we see it. Burnt out teachers are bad for students and other staff. But how can we help? In this inspiring episode of The Rooted Teacher Podcast by KDP, we tackle the challenging topic of burnout in the teaching profession and how we can bounce back to start enjoying life again. (14 min)

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Meet Your Host

Hosted by Calvalyn Day, MsEd, TICC, an expert in supporting personal well-being and development. Calvalyn is a nationally published author, coach, and speaker. She is highly sought out for her trauma-informed and culturally competent approach to staff development, especially for Pre-K through 12th-grade teachers.

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Microlearning Videos

KDP's weekly microlearning videos are perfectly curated, bite-sized nuggets of wisdom on living a better life posted every Thursday on YouTube. Non-KDP members get access to FREE monthly microlearning videos. Join KDP to access the full microlearning video library. KDP members can log in for full access. Thank you to the Microlearning Video Sponsor, American College of Education.

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Build Bridges Not Fences

April 18, 2024

Do you ever have a hard time talking to people? Building relationships as a new person in the building or new neighbors has a lot to do with how connected and supported you feel. If you feel nervous or unsure about what to say, you’re not alone, but here are a couple of quick tips that may make it a little easier.

Give Yourself a Mood Boost

April 11, 2024

Life is supposed to be lived with a full range of emotions. But sometimes a mood, or a particular state of mind can fall on you like a dark cloud and you just want, or need, to get out of it.

Eat The Frog

April 4, 2024

Whether you’ve heard the quote from Mark Twain or Brian Tracy, the phrase “Eat the frog” stands for the same thing. Do what is most important FIRST. As a teacher, you may think I’m talking about lesson planning or preparing for class, but I want to encourage you today to think about eating the frog OUTSIDE of the classroom.

Dealing With Critical People

March 28, 2024

Constructive criticism is fine, but some people are so relentlessly negative that they can suck the joy right out of life. You’re not always in the best position to set a firm boundary or demand a different approach, so if you’re stuck dealing with critical people at school or at home, here are some things to try.


Eat The Frog

April 4, 2024

Whether you’ve heard the quote from Mark Twain or Brian Tracy, the phrase “Eat the frog” stands for the same thing. Do what is most important FIRST. As a teacher, you may think I’m talking about lesson planning or preparing for class, but I want to encourage you today to think about eating the frog OUTSIDE of the classroom.


Begin With the End in Mind

March 21, 2024

What does it mean to begin with the end in mind? It's about clarifying your goals, values, and priorities and aligning your actions with your long-term vision. This isn’t just important for our big dreams in life, but even in small interactions each day.


What Did You Learn From That?

March 7, 2024

Have you had something not work out the way you planned recently? When we have a failure, it’s easy to focus on those uncomfortable feelings or missed opportunities, but a growth mindset teaches us that if we choose it failure is NOT fatal.


Happy Teachers are Better for Students

Feb 29, 2024

Did you know that studies show happy teachers have a lasting impact on students? When we look at people who are happy, we see that there are certain practices that most happy people engage in regularly. Let’s look at a few.