Teaching is hard because it matters | Cheri Dixon | TEDxBrewster Park ED
In this heartfelt and motivating talk, Cheri Dixon shares how teachers shaped her own life, reinforcing the profound impact educators have on their students. She takes the audience through her journey in education, highlighting the challenges teachers face and why the difficulty of the profession is a testament to its importance.
With passion and practical wisdom, Cheri offers strategies for staying motivated, managing the day effectively, maintaining consistency, planning for success, and prioritizing self-care. Through personal stories and actionable insights, she reminds educators that even on the hardest days, their work is making a lasting difference.
Cheri Dixon is the owner of Cheri Dixon Consulting LLC, which she started after being an educator for 29 years. Cheri lives in Houston, Texas, transitioning there from a small town in Iowa after college. Cheri believes that the leader is crucial to any organization’s and supports leaders to develop their skills to strive for excellence in this global society, learning how to think with their head and lead with their heart. Cheri is an international best-selling author, podcast host, and has an award-winning online talk show. When she is not working on building her business, she loves spending time with her daughter, her chocolate lab-pitbull Oakley, and running as she prepares for her yearly half marathon! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
