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Why Your Teachers Are Burnt Out (And What Great Admin Actually Do About It) feat. Erinn Cottman

From The Resistance: An Underground Educators Podcast · Hosted by Evalaurene Jean-Charles

2025-05-22·00:42:22

Episode summary

In this episode of The Resistance: An Underground Educators Podcast: This episode is a straight-up masterclass on what it means to lead, coach, and transform schools from the inside. I sat down with Erinn Cottman, a powerhouse instructional coach and former AP who is making sure leaders actually lead in ways that serve Black and Brown students well. We got into the admin-teacher tension, the mindset shifts educators need to thrive, and how coaching (when done well) changes everything for teachers and ultimately students.

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This episode is a straight-up masterclass on what it means to lead, coach, and transform schools from the inside. I sat down with Erinn Cottman, a powerhouse instructional coach and former AP who is making sure leaders actually lead in ways that serve Black and Brown students well. We got into the admin-teacher tension, the mindset shifts educators need to thrive, and how coaching (when done well) changes everything for teachers and ultimately students. If you're the type of teacher that believes in rigor, joy, and student voice in our schools and classrooms then you're gonna be to need to press play. Links + Resources Mentioned Erinn’s Podcast: Next Level Coaching with Erinn CottmanCoaching Resource BundleMonthly Free WebinarsJoin Erinn’s Email List for tools + tips 📲 Follow Erinn on Instagram: @ErinnCottman And if you’re ready to go deeper with your practice, don’t forget: this podcast is your invitation to join the Liberation Library. THEE online community for educators fighting the system from the inside. Join now Rate, review, and share this episode with an educator who’s ready to resist burnout, reclaim their joy, and remember they are powerful enough to change their classroom and beyond.