In this week's episode of #IDTALK4EDLIVE, we welcome our good friend Krystal L. Smith to the show to learn about personal journey as an educator, the importance of teacher self-care, how she evolved into "The RenewED Teacher" and so much more! To learn more about Krystal's work, you can visit her website at renewedteacher.com or connected with her on Instagram & Twitter!
BIO: Krystal L. Smith is a proud native of Pittsburgh, PA and certified elementary teacher, currently teaching 4th grade Math and Social Studies at the Pittsburgh Public Schools. She also started the RenewED Teacher blog to help teachers keep and renew their passion for teaching by remembering their why and practicing healthy self-care habits to prevent burnout. Here's what Krystal states when asked why teaching is her biggest passion: "Being a Black Educator Matters. This is one part that motivates me to do this work that I do. For black students, I am a positive role model that looks like them who is living her childhood dreams which goes against much of what mainstream media portrays a Black Woman to be. My presence, my intentional practice of teaching, displaying Black Excellence and Black Joy help fight racism. Teaching allows me to work with children and make a difference in the world. Children fill me up with joy and I believe I bring my scholars joy too. Teaching is my way of leaving a legacy."
