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. 

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 '<a href="https://www.happyteacherrevolution.com/">Happy Teacher Revolution</a>.'
Thomas will be at <a href="https://www.greedyreads.com/events">Greedy Reads Remington</a> on Tuesday, May 7th to speak about her book. Details <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/danna-thomas-presents-happy-teacher-revolution-tickets-841562665587">here</a>.

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Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you?d like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org" target="_blank">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at ontherecord@wypr.org

Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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

How much do you make? It’s a taboo question, but Hannah Williams is working to change that.

Williams is the founder of Salary Transparent Street. You may have seen her videos, where she asks people at parks, farmers’ markets, or just walking down the street, to share their salary. We ask how she developed her passion for salary transparency.

Links:
STS Resource Hub
Maryland joins growing list of states requiring wage transparency

How much do you make? It’s a taboo question, but Hannah Williams is working to change that.
Williams is the founder of <a href="https://www.salarytransparentstreet.com/">Salary Transparent Street</a>. You may have seen her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPjzyzRdvg2RxfWVWOzsDA">videos</a>, where she asks people at parks, farmers’ markets, or just walking down the street, to share their salary. We ask how she developed her passion for salary transparency.
Links: <a href="https://www.salarytransparentstreet.com/resource-hub">STS Resource Hub</a> <a href="https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2024-05-09/maryland-joins-growing-list-of-states-requiring-wage-transparency">Maryland joins growing list of states requiring wage transparency</a>

How much do you make? The founder of Salary Transparent Street isn't afraid to ask.

Nurse Vanessa Battista shares a powerful story about what she learned from Colin, a young man dying of cancer.

Listen to more tales from the Stoop Storytelling Series. Search the archives or check out the podcast.

The next Stoop event is June 27th at the Creative Alliance in Highlandtown. The Stoop Storytelling Series, in partnership with the Queer Jewish Arts Festival, will present, "B-more Proud: Queer Tales of Charm City!"

Nurse Vanessa Battista shares a powerful story about what she learned from Colin, a young man dying of cancer.
Listen to more tales from the <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/">Stoop Storytelling Series</a>. Search the <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/listen/">archives</a> or check out the <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/podcasts/">podcast</a>.
The next Stoop event is June 27th at the <a href="https://creativealliance.org/">Creative Alliance</a> in Highlandtown. The Stoop Storytelling Series, in partnership with the <a href="https://gordoncenter.com/program/queer-jewish-arts-festival/">Queer Jewish Arts Festival</a>, will present, "<a href="https://creativealliance.org/event/stoop-stories-bmore-proud-queer-tales-of-charm-city/">B-more Proud: Queer Tales of Charm City!</a>"

Stories from the Stoop: A nurse bears witness

Storytelling is an opportunity to share universal lessons about the human condition. Phill Branch is the founder and creative director of Baltimore Story Fest. He previews the groups performing this weekend at the Baltimore Theater Project and shares how to craft an exceptional story. 

Schedule:
May 17 @ 8pm – Perfect Liars Club
May 18 @ 8pm – Mortified
May 19 @ 4pm – What I Learned in Therapy

Storytelling is an opportunity to share universal lessons about the human condition. <a href="https://phillbranch.com/">Phill Branch</a> is the founder and creative director of <a href="https://www.theatreproject.org/baltimore-story-fest/">Baltimore Story Fest</a>. He previews the groups performing this weekend at the <a href="https://www.theatreproject.org/">Baltimore Theater Project</a> and shares how to craft an exceptional story. 
Schedule: May 17 @ 8pm – Perfect Liars Club May 18 @ 8pm – Mortified May 19 @ 4pm – What I Learned in Therapy

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

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