TEACHER RESILIENCE: MANAGING STRESS AND ANXIETY TO THRIVE IN THE CLASSROOM, Author: Jamie Thom

Abstract

Teacher resilience has become a more significant concern for teachers and educators worldwide than ever before since the educational crisis in the 2020s when Covid-19 started. Teacher Resilience: Managing Stress and Anxiety to Thrive in the Classroom by Jamie Thom, published by John Catt Educational in 2020, has timely addressed the real issues facing teachers and provided strategies that can empower them to be more resilient and thrive in the daily demands of teaching. Through anecdotal sections that reflect personal experiences in surviving teaching practice and overcoming/alleviating stress and anxiety, the author provides a thoughtful outlook on teacher resilience and addresses teachers’ mental health and well-being during a challenging time in education. This book is a toolkit with practical advice underpinned by well-established research. It is valuable for a more resilient mindset to help school teachers cope with the consequences of uncertainty and the demands of teaching and being their best.