Nurturing Educators to Stay in the Profession with Dr. Keshia Swaringam

Teaching and Leading with Dr. Amy and Dr. Joi

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Keisha Swaringam, Vice President of Sales at Sydney. Dr. Swaringam discusses her educational journey and the challenges faced by teachers. She highlights the importance of personalized professional development and the role of tools like SIBME, which uses video and AI to enhance teacher reflection and feedback. Dr. Swaringam emphasizes the need for administrators to support teachers by providing relevant, time-saving PD and fostering a culture of respect and autonomy. She also mentioned the impact of Taylor Swift's "Tortured Teacher Department" on teacher morale and the necessity of making teaching an attractive profession again.

Action Items

• Provide customized, targeted professional development to help teachers grow in the areas that will make the biggest difference.
• Explore the use of video, AI, and a "co-pilot" tool to help teachers spend less time on administrative tasks and more time on what they love - being with students.
• Reach out to Keisha Swearingham to learn more about the "Tortured Teachers Department" and how it can help support and retain great educators.