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Ep 173: The September Slump: Re-energizing After the Honeymoon Ends
From New Teacher Talk · Hosted by Elizabeth Wilkins & Anna Quinzio-Zafran
2025-09-22·1345
Episode summary
In this episode of New Teacher Talk: September is when the honeymoon phase ends and reality sets in. In this episode, Dr. Beth and Dr.
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September is when the honeymoon phase ends and reality sets in. In this episode, Dr. Beth and Dr. Anna talk about the September slump — that moment when initial enthusiasm meets the grind of daily teaching. They share strategies for re-energizing yourself, re-engaging your students, and resetting expectations without burning out. HASHTAGS: #SeptemberSlump #TeacherBurnout #NewTeacherTalk #TeacherPodcast #TeacherSelfCare #TeacherTips