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'Happy Teacher Revolution' author says its time for teachers to put themselves first

By Lisa Snowden,
Maureen Harvie
Published May 1, 2024 at 8:56 AM EDT
Former Baltimore City teacher Danna Thomas' new book, "Happy Teacher Revolution," offers advice on staving off professional burnout and making space for joy. Photos courtesy of Happy Teacher Revolution.
Former Baltimore City teacher Danna Thomas' new book, "Happy Teacher Revolution," offers advice on staving off professional burnout and making space for joy. Photos courtesy of Happy Teacher Revolution.

Danna Thomas taught in Baltimore City for nearly a decade. Now she’s teaching teachers how to prioritize their mental health in a profession ripe with overwhelming demands. What does it take to stave off burnout? In her new book, Thomas calls for a 'Happy Teacher Revolution.'

Thomas will be at Greedy Reads Remington on Tuesday, May 7th to speak about her book. Details here.

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Maureen Harvie is Senior Supervising Producer for On the Record. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and joined WYPR in 2014 as an intern for the newsroom. Whether coordinating live election night coverage, capturing the sounds of a roller derby scrimmage, interviewing veterans, or booking local authors, she is always on the lookout for the next story.
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