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Chanelle R. Walker, M.Ed.
The Teacher Wellness Guru
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Welcome Illinois Educators!

 

Professional Inspiration is excited to announce that we have partnered with Teach Illinois to offer online, self-paced teacher and student wellness courses that focus on practical strategies to help educators prevent burnout and improve the classroom environment and outcomes.

My name is Chanelle R. Walker, M. Ed. I am known as the Teacher Wellness Guru and I am a national teacher wellness advocate, speaker, and course developer. As an educator with 20 plus years of experience, 10 as a classroom teacher, I know first hand the challenges educators face. I call it The Elephant in the Classroom in the my 2019 TEDx Talk, which now has more that 250,000 views. This is what inspires to design of each course I develop.

Our wellness courses, which are approved for 45 professional development hours each, are designed to empower educators with strategies, support and tools to create a he learning environment where educators and students can thrive.

Each course is 5 modules and includes expert-led videos, a 5-10 question quiz, a resource dive, strategy practice and critical reflection. For only $175 a course, our courses save you time, energy and money. 

Join us for uplifting and practical course that well help you thrive as an educator.

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Educators and frontline staff will learn about the benefits to adopting music and movement in the classroom and learning environment as a strategy to improve engagement, reduce symptoms of burnout and increase learning . 

Questions?

How long do I have to complete these courses? 

These courses are self-paced and you have access 24/7 in our learning management system. There is no time limit, but we suggest you complete courses within 12 months.

How many PD hours is each course?

45 PD Hours

I teach in Illinois. Can I use these courses toward recertification no matter what region I teach?

Yes. For more Teach Illinois FAQs go to https://www.teachillinois.org/learn .

If you have more questions contact:

info@professional-inspiration.com

or call or text 216-681-6202

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