Teachers are at their best when they feel supported, which translates to a better learning environment for students, says first lady Abby Cox, whose mother and grandmother were also educators. Based on that principle, Show Up for Teachers was born.
As a result of the pandemic, teachers have faced increased levels of stress in recent years, experts say. The Utah State Board of Education revealed in itsthat emotional exhaustion/burnout and job-specific stressors were the most influential factors in educators' decisions to leave their jobs.
The idea originated after Cox spoke with teachers all across the state and realized many were struggling. Teachers are at their best when they feel supported, which translates to a better learning environment for students, says Cox, whose mother and grandmother were also educators. Based on that principle, Show Up for Teachers was born.
Last year's inaugural conference was met with rave reviews, as 97% of the 1,100 attendees said they were satisfied with the experience, according to. One middle school educator even said, "It was like Disneyland for teachers." Businesses also relished the opportunity to express their gratitude for the teaching community.
Utah first lady Abby Cox, director of First Lady Initiatives Kirsten Rappleye and deputy director of the Show Up Initiative Sarah Allred look at the Denik gift packet for the teachers that will be given out at the Show Up for Teachers event at the Mountain America Exhibition Center in Sandy on Tuesday.
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