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Teach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Holiday Hello From SuzanneIn this episode, Suzanne shares some quick updates and encourages us to find peace in our pace.
2025-12-1405 min
FocusEDEpisode 58: Teach Happier this School Year with Suzanne DaileyThis is Episode 58 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Suzanne Dailey. Don’t miss what Suzanne has to say about teaching happier, gratitude, the brain, tons of book recommendations…and much more. _________________________________________ Suzanne Dailey Brings a Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners Suzanne Dailey has been a teacher for 22 years. She is currently an instructional coach in the Central Bucks School District, where she has the honor and joy of working with over 500 elementary teachers and 8,000 students.She teaches model lessons, facilitates professional development sessions, and mentors teachers to be the best for...
2025-06-1130 min
Every Student Every DaySuzanne Dailey - Author & EducatorOn this episode of the Every Student Every Day Podcast Superintendent Dr. James Franchini welcomes Suzanne Dailey. Suzanne is an educator and author, who's best selling book "Teach Happier this School Year: 40 Weeks of Inspiration & Reflection" is available here. Find us wherever you listen to podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more. Just search for "Every Student Every Day".
2025-04-2823 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Holiday Hello From SuzanneIn this episode, we celebrate the growth of our Teach Happier community, reveal our latest podcast stats, and share a few upcoming projects we can look forward to in 2025. Shoutout to @mradamwelcome for his encouragement to start this project 5 years ago.
2024-12-1509 min
Coaching Conversations with Jim KnightSuzanne DaileyIn today's episode I have the opportunity to visit with Suzanne Dailey once again. She was a guest on our podcast last year as well as a presenter at TLC 2023 in Orlando. Not only am I happy to have her on the show again, but she will return to present at TLC 2024 in New Orleans with a session titled "Strategies to Support Joyful Leadership". Suzanne Dailey is an instructional coach in the Central Bucks School District where she works with over 600 elementary teachers and 9,000 students. She is Nationally Board Certified, a fellow of the N...
2024-05-1440 min
FocusED: An educational leadership podcast that uncovers what is working in our schools.Teach Happier this School Year with Suzanne DaileyThis is Season 5, Episode 10 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Suzanne Dailey. Don’t miss what Suzanne has to say about teaching happier, gratitude, the brain, tons of book recommendations…and much more.
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Suzanne Dailey Brings a Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners
Suzanne Dailey has been a teacher for 22 years. She is currently an instructional coach in the Central Bucks School District, where she has the honor and joy of working with over 500 elementary teachers and 8,000 students.
She teaches model lessons, facilitates professional development sessions, and mentors teachers to be the best for the students in front of them...
2024-03-1130 min
Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica BurnsQuick Tips for a Happier School Year with Suzanne DaileyIn this episode, tune in for a refreshing conversation with Instructional Coach Suzanne Dailey all about building positive habits for a happier teaching experience. You'll also hear how busy educators can leverage technology for self-care and to nurture social relationships to lead to a happier school year. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/08/22/happier-school-year-229/ Sponsored by the "Free Stuff" section of my blog: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/ Follow Suzanne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachhappier/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/
2023-08-2220 min
Teaching ChampionsGratitude, Small Shifts, and Teaching Happier with Suzanne DaileyIn this episode Suzanne Dailey dives into different tools and strategies that we can use to help stay a healthy mental space throughout the school year. Topics discussed:1. What do I need to do to know that I am getting in a good head space, a good heart space, conserving my limited energy, and maximizing the capacity that I have.2. We need to support one another when things are going really well and we need to acknowledge and support one another when we are collectively really tired. 3. We...
2023-08-2040 min
C3 Connecting, Coaches, CognitionSuzanne Dailey: Starting the School Year HappierSuzanne Dailey is an instructional coach in the Central Bucks School District, where she has the honor and joy of working with over 500 elementary teachers and 8,000 students. She teaches model lessons, facilitates professional development sessions, and mentors teachers to be the best for the students in front of them.
Suzanne is Nationally Board Certified, a fellow of the National Writing Project, and has a Masters Degree in Reading. She is dedicated to nurturing and developing the whole child and teacher and presents these topics at a local, state, and national level.
Suzanne is the author of Tea...
2023-08-0332 minCoaching Conversations with Jim KnightSuzanne Dailey | Episode 17In this episode, Jim sits down with Suzanne Dailey to discuss designing ways to help anyone working in schools to incorporate small shifts. These small shifts, practiced over time, will make a positive impact in school and at home. Suzanne Dailey is an instructional coach in the Central Bucks School District where she has the honor and joy of working with elementary teachers and students in 15 buildings. Suzanne is Nationally Board Certified, a Fellow of the National Writing Project, and has a Masters Degree in Reading. She is the author of Teach Happier this School Year: 40 Weeks of Inspiration...
2023-04-1830 min
Evolving with GratitudeS2 Episode 52 - Small Shifts Bring the Biggest Gifts with Guest Suzanne DaileyIn both her book and podcast, Teach Happier, Suzanne Dailey gives us small yet powerful practices to feel more balanced, content, and aligned. And here on this pod, she shares how gratitude anchors her during both positive and challenging seasons, and how it sustained her during the last few years of her professional and personal life. Plus, discover what we can learn from how planes turn!
Transcript available at LainieRowell.com
About Our Guest:
Suzanne Dailey is an instructional coach in the Central Bucks School District. She teaches model lessons, facilitates professional development...
2023-04-1127 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Holiday Hello from SuzanneIn this final episode of 2022, Suzanne thanks her listeners and offers an invitation for this upcoming holiday break.
2022-12-1806 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Gratitude for YOU!In this episode, we give thanks for the unique way we show up in the world at home or at school. If you’re interested in taking the free character strength survey mentioned in the podcast, here is the link: https://www.viacharacter.org Preorder link for the Teach Happier book (January 2023): https://www.ascd.org/books/teach-happier-this-school-year?variant=123027
2022-11-1307 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Gratitude VisitAs we near Thanksgiving, we continue to look closely at gratitude and learn how to create and deliver a “Gratitude Visit” Pre-order link to Teach Happier this School Year: https://www.ascd.org/books/teach-happier-this-school-year?variant=123027
2022-11-0606 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.The Power of Quiet ThanksDuring this season of gratitude and abundance, we are invited to quietly express thanks to those who contribute to our happiness at work and at home. preorder link to Teach Happier this School Year: 40 Weeks of Inspiration & Reflection https://www.ascd.org/books/teach-happier-this-school-year?variant=123027
2022-11-0105 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.A Small Shift to our ListIn this episode, we consider creating a list of things that make us feel steady, and access that list when we need to feel a greater sense of contentment or alignment. **preorder link to Teach Happier this School Year: 40 Weeks of Inspiration & Reflection https://www.ascd.org/books/teach-happier-this-school-year?variant=123027
2022-10-3006 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Take Care of Tomorrow’s You TODAYIn this episode, we consider small shifts in actions we can do today that will help us feel cared for tomorrow.
2022-10-2306 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.The Happiness CurveIn this episode, we learn more about the happiness curve and consider what practice we can lean into a little more that will help us during this busy season of our lives.
2022-10-1605 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Brighten Your CornerIn this episode, we learn the same lesson from a real life friend and a fictitious TV character that invites us to brighten our tiny corner of the world.
2022-10-0906 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.What’s in your Diet?In this bonus episode, we consider what is in our media diet and how that impacts our overall happiness.
2022-10-0203 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Level Up Gratitude!Positive psychologists overwhelmingly agree that gratitude is the most impactful happiness practice. In this episode, we learn 3 easy ways to “level up” our gratitude routine.
2022-09-2507 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Close the LoopIn this episode, we learn a simple shift in thought that can help us as we move through our days.
2022-09-1806 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Let’s be Trees this School YearIn this first episode of season three, we consider the metaphor of tree root systems and how that can positively impact our collegial relationships in school.
2022-09-1107 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.What ISIn this bonus episode, we learn how to level up the previously shared strategy of “even if” to “what IS”
2022-09-0105 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Let’s RecombobulateIn this bonus episode, we learn more about the definition of recombobulate and how that can help us begin the upcoming school year as healthy, happy and whole as possible.
2022-08-0108 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Savor the Saturday of SummerIn this bonus episode, we are invited to savor July, the Saturday of Summer and recognize how things are working out for us.
2022-07-0107 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Let’s Talk Behind Their BacksIn this episode, we are invited to talk behind peoples back‘s to share words of truth, kindness and gratitude.
2022-06-0104 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.That’s a Wrap on Season 2!In this final episode of season 2, we will review some of our takeaways and hear a note of gratitude to the listeners in the Teach Happier community.
2022-05-2203 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Imagine ThatIn this episode, we explore our prize for going through something challenging and a small language move that can help us support others who are in a hard season.
2022-05-1506 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Weak Ties Make us StrongerIn this episode, we learn how the many weak ties make us stronger and add to our overall happiness and connection.
2022-05-0806 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Here Comes the SunIn this episode, we are invited to help those we care for feel a little more warm, safe and supported.
2022-05-0105 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.It’s Nice to Point to OthersIn this episode, we are invited to acknowledge those who have positively contributed to our happiness and success the school year.
2022-04-2404 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.What’s Your Availability?In this episode, we consider what a modification in a work out can teach us about modifying responsibilities at work and at home.
2022-04-1004 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Luck and HappinessIn this episode, we evaluate the connection between feeling lucky and experiencing happiness. This episode is sponsored by EmpowerEDU. To learn more about their teacher retreats, go to teacherbeachretreat.splashthat.com or teacherpoconoretrat.splashthat.com Use teachhappier20 coupon code for a 20% discount.
2022-04-0307 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Emotional EquityIn this episode, we learn three small shifts in thoughts and language that help us take some emotion out of a situation and approach it logically. This episode is sponsored by EmpowerEDU. To learn more about their teacher retreats, go to teacherbeachretreat.splashthat.com or teacherpoconoretrat.splashthat.com Use teachhappier20 coupon code for a 20% discount.
2022-03-2706 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Lessons from the BarnIn this episode, we make a metaphor to horseback riding and choosing we are to focus our time and energy. This episode is sponsored by Empower EDU. Check out upcoming events at http://teacherbeachretreat.splashthat.com/ or http://teacherpoconoretrat.splashthat.com/ and use code TEACHHAPPIER20 to receive 20% off!
2022-03-2004 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Minutes & MomentsIn this episode, we dig deep into Kate Bowler’s idea of minutes and moments.
2022-03-1305 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Vacation Mode…today!In this episode, we unpack the wisdom of Nedra Tawwab to learn the difference between self-care and after care.
2022-03-0606 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Plan HappierIn this episode, we are invited to look at our upcoming work week in a way that helps us feel accomplished and aligned.
2022-02-2705 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Align Your StarsIn this 50th episode, we are invited to shift from waiting for the universe to align the stars, and align them ourselves.
2022-02-2005 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Grown-Ups Just Want to have FunIn this episode, we are invited to make space for fun in our busy lives as responsible, productive adults.
2022-02-1306 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Celebrate Love. Celebrate YOU.As we gear up to celebrate Valentine’s Day and those we love, we consider how we can celebrate how we show up in the world for ourselves and others.
2022-02-0603 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Be a Base AND a FlyerIn this episode, we consider our role and when it needs to shift to become interdependent with others at work and at home.
2022-01-3007 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Crack The Door OpenIn this episode, we consider how the smallest shifts in thoughts, language and actions can have the biggest impact in our personal and professional lives.
2022-01-2307 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Good Enough GoIn this episode, we learn how the phrase, “Good Enough Go” can help us personally & professionally.
2022-01-1605 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Toxic Productivity (yes, it’s a thing!)In this bonus episode, we learn about toxic productivity and what we can do when we find ourselves in that unhealthy space.
2022-01-0906 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Reflections from 2021In this episode, we review the nine most popular episodes of the Teach Happier podcast as we prepare to enter 2022 as aligned, content and balanced as possible.
2021-12-1906 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Lower the BarIn this episode, we are given permission to lower the bar so we can clear it! Links to lessons: suzannedailey.com/lessons Follow Suzanne or Rob Dunlop for the Happiness Advent Calendar link!
2021-12-1206 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Be a Part of Your Own RescueIn this episode, we are reminded to be a part of our own rescue when overwhelmed with responsibilities at work or at home.
2021-12-0506 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Rest HappierIn this bonus episode, we learn about the seven types of rest so we can prioritize our time in the upcoming winter break.
2021-12-0108 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Honor your Boundaries!In this episode, we are given the invitation to not only set boundaries, but prioritize honoring them as well.
2021-11-2804 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Give them Something Good this ThanksgivingIn this episode, we learn three quick resources that can help us infuse some happiness in our upcoming Thanksgiving gatherings with family and friends.
2021-11-2103 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Choose Your Hard.In this episode, we learn how to discern where to put our energy so we have the best chance at increasing our baseline levels of happiness.
2021-11-1404 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.What’s The Story?In this episode, we are invited to ask a few more questions with those we care about to better understand their story and ultimately feel more connected.
2021-11-0704 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Universal Practices that Increase HappinessIn this episode, we learn about nine universal practices that increase our happiness according to positive psychology.
2021-10-3110 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.For Right NowIn this episode, we learn the impact of adding the phrase, “for right now“ when describing our emotions.
2021-10-2404 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Stay In Your Comfort ZoneIn this episode, we consider the value of staying IN our comfort zone during overwhelming times.
2021-10-1705 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.The Most Impactful 10 Seconds of the DayIn this episode, we learn a 10 second strategy that can be life-giving to our minds and hearts.
2021-10-1005 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Leave Some Room for the MagicIn this episode, we hear a story that encourages us to leave a little room for the magic in our lesson plans.
2021-10-0304 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Bonus Episode: Reverse the Golden RuleThis episode explores the idea of self compassion and how it can help us at work and at home.
2021-10-0104 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Tantrum RecoveryIn this episode, we are given three simple strategies to help us recover from a mistake we made either personally or professionally.
2021-09-2607 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.You are not a StrawberryIn this episode, we prioritize our healthy relationships at work and at home.
2021-09-1905 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Adult HappierIn this episode, we learn how to infuse a little bit of happiness into our Munding tasks at work and at home.
2021-09-1205 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.We will be Remembered for the way We LoveIn this first episode of season 2, we consider the love we will bring into this upcoming school year.
2021-09-0507 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Shifting to SatisfactionIn this bonus episode, we learn how to enter our school year in a realistic, healthy headspace and heartspace.
2021-09-0103 min
Teach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Summer StillnessIn this final episode of the season, we learn the importance of prioritizing stillness during our upcoming summer.
2021-05-3005 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.The Secret of LifeIn this episode, we learned the secret of life according to Ralph and Beverly Olney.
2021-05-2305 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Love Lives HereIn this episode, we are invited to be sure our students feel loved in the final weeks of school.
2021-05-1605 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Powerful PasswordsIn this episode, we consider how a small revision to our computer passwords can serve as a reminder to live like rational optimists
2021-05-0904 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Total Phone MakeoverIn this episode, we learn 5 small shifts we can do with our phones that will help increase our happiness.
2021-05-0209 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Find the Good Old Days. Today.In this episode, we learn how to scan for the good and recognize days that we will look back on with happiness and gratitude.
2021-04-2506 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.The 4th Quarter is OursHow do we enter the 4th quarter of the school year with the energy and optimism we started with? Tune into this 5 min episode to find out
2021-04-1805 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Let’s Reflect!In this episode, we will quickly recap the lessons we’ve learned in the past 10 weeks. We will reflect to see which small shifts have significantly increased our happiness at work and at home.
2021-04-1106 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Cheers!In this 3 minute episode, we hear a quick story about how we can notice and celebrate the good things in our lives.
2021-04-0404 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Inspire SerendipityIn this bonus episode, we hear 4 short stories that inspire us to consider the impact when we tuck love into the mundane moments of our school day.
2021-04-0207 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.You are HEREIn this episode we learn how to shift our thinking to help us be as present as possible, which increases our sense of purpose and happiness.
2021-03-2806 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Universally LovedIn this episode, we are invited to notice the many ways the universe cares for us as we move through our days.
2021-03-2104 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Yes, thank you.In this episode, we learn how to receive help when we need it most.
2021-03-1407 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Weekend Happier!In this episode, we learn how to proactively plan for time & space during the weekend so we can feel restored when we return to school Monday.
2021-03-0707 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Tis the SeasonIn this bonus episode, we learn how to process this challenging time in education as a rational optimist.
2021-03-0105 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Wake up for bedtimeIn this episode, we learn a small shift that helps frame our day anchored in a bedtime goal.
2021-02-2806 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.What’s Next?In this 5 minute episode, we will learn a practice that immediately increases our happiness during a tiring or overwhelming moment in our day.
2021-02-2104 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Feeling Stuck? Start Here.In this episode, we learn more about the fastest way to boost our own happiness- by boosting the happiness of those around us!
2021-02-1407 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Teacher to-dosIn this episode we learn 3 strategies that help us feel accomplished when tackling our teacher to-dos. We also take a moment to celebrate some of these lessons entering the classroom!
2021-02-0708 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Mind Your Own BusinessIn this five minute episode, we learn how to mind our own business in efforts to protect our headspace and heartspace.
2021-02-0105 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Time to ReflectIn this episode, we take a moment to reflect on what we’ve learned in the past 2 months and consider what is making a positive impact at work or at home.
2021-01-3108 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Win TodayIn this episode, we envision how to define success as we move throughout our day.
2021-01-2405 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Just Say NoThis episode shares how to clear some space in our hearts and heads when we feel overwhelmed helping others.
2021-01-1704 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Use it all up!This 4 minute episode will share the small shift to “use it all up” when we need a little adjustment to our outlook.
2021-01-1004 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.What Could Go Right?In this episode, we learn how our perspective and perception can be impacted by asking, “What could go right?”
2021-01-0306 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.BONUS EPISODE #2: Be Like BeverlyNew year new you? Nah. Let’s just try to be a bit more like Beverly and see how that increases our happiness in this new year.
2021-01-0106 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Holiday Hello from Suzanne!This is just a quick holiday hello that gives us something to think about as we continue to invest in our happiness in 2021.
2020-12-2704 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.December is the new AugustThis episode will share strategies to reclaim our sunny August selves in the cold month of December.
2020-12-2006 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Find Your Keys. Find Your Happiness.This episode helps us examine our life and prioritize what contributes to our overall happiness.
2020-12-1305 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Do Less. Better.In this episode, we consider the commitments, decisions and tasks that are on our plate and consider what stays on and what comes off.
2020-12-0605 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.BONUS EPISODE #1! EVEN if...This is our first BONUS EPISODE! Suzanne reads her monthly blog post from the Teach Better site. In this episode, she shares a small language shift that can help us when we are losing control in our personal or professional lives.
2020-12-0104 minTeach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.Act the Way You Want to FeelThis 5 minute episode will invite a shift that takes 5 seconds or less!
2020-11-2906 min