Chanelle R. Walker, M. Ed., the Teacher Wellness Guru

 

 Meet Chanelle R. Walker, M.Ed. (formerly McCloud), known nationally as The Teacher Wellness Guru.  Chanelle inspires educators to greatness through professional development that’s about them—crafted from a teacher’s perspective and grounded in real classroom experience.

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Before becoming a national keynote speaker and professional development leader, Chanelle spent more than a decade in the classroom and five additional years serving in diverse educational settings. She knows firsthand the pressures, passion, and purpose that define the teaching profession—and she channels that insight into transformative sessions that help educators reclaim their joy, energy, and well-being.

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As the CEO and Founder of Professional Inspiration, Chanelle is a thought leader and change agent in the educator wellness and educator preservation movement, delivering high-impact keynotes, workshops, and online courses that blend inspiration with actionable strategies. Her dynamic talks—like her TEDx presentation, “The Elephant in the Classroom,” delivered to a packed audience at Case Western Reserve University prior to the pandemic—shine a light on the challenges of burnout, stress, and teacher fatigue while offering practical solutions that empower educators to thrive.

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Chanelle has spoken nationally for conferences, universities, and school districts across the U.S., including events hosted by the J. Paul Getty Museum, Ventura College, Teach Illinois, and numerous state and regional education conferences. She also serves as an Instructor for the University of the Pacific, developing accredited, wellness-centered courses that help teachers earn professional development units (PDUs) and graduate credit toward salary advancement and recertification.

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A three-time Who’s Who in Black Cleveland honoree, Chanelle holds a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University and a Master’s in Education from Notre Dame College. She has also completed course work toward a Doctorate in Education and has a goal to earn her EdD as part of her mission to unite theory, research, and practice in the field of educator wellness.

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Her sessions are authentic, energizing, and deeply impactful—equipping educators and leaders alike with practical strategies to preserve purpose, strengthen wellness, and build thriving classroom communities.