Hi, I'm Bethany!
I’m an elementary school counselor with over 20 years of experience working in elementary schools. I help educators support their students while also taking better care of themselves. Joyful Happy Educator is about providing tools and resources that help your students grow socially, emotionally and academically without YOU going crazy. Sometimes it’s hard to build relationships with students and help them grow without burning up or burning out. To be effective educators we find ourselves trying to hug porcupines and tame dragons. It’s hard work no doubt. You matter as much as the students you serve.
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