Becky Teruel | Ep. 115

Committed Teacher/Committed Parent: Do I Have to Choose?

“Where your feet are, be all there.” — Jenny Copeland

Show Notes:

Do you find yourself juggling multiple roles as a teacher and a parent?

Do you feel torn between the classroom and home?

Maybe you are wondering if it’s possible to excel in both areas or worried that your family and spouse feel second place.

In this episode of the Teacher Edition podcast, Jenny Copeland sits down with Becky Teruel, an experienced educator and parent, about the delicate art of balancing both roles. With over twenty years of experience in the educational field, Becky brings her personal wisdom and biblical perspective on navigating the complexities of simultaneously being a teacher and a parent, emphasizing the importance of balance and practical strategies to achieve it.

Gain actionable takeaways such as:

Taking time to rest and fill your own cup

Managing your schedule effectively through using a planner

Ensuring your family doesn’t feel in competition with your career

Allowing space to laugh

Becky shares many practical tips on how to be purposeful with your time and allow time for both. Teaching is not just a profession but a calling that shapes lives both in and out of the classroom. Embrace the blend of your roles, acknowledging that through God’s grace, you can find joy and fulfilment every day.

Every day in the classroom is your day to impact and inspire through God’s power and also through his grace working in you. Go do what God has called you to do.

“To take the time to rest really needs to be purposeful, because it won’t just happen.” — Becky Teruel

About Our Guest:

Becky Teruel

Becky Teruel has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education and has been in education for over 20 years. She has taught various grades and subjects and has experience as an early interventionist working with young children with deficits. She is currently serving as a national consultant with BJU Press, helping teachers and schools around the country.

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