Dan Tricarico
@thezenteacher.bsky.social
I help teachers reduce stress, improve self-care, and avoid burnout.
Teacher 📚/Writer 🖊️
/Speaker 🎤/Photographer 👁️
BOOKS: The Zen Teacher, Sanctuaries, Write Here & Now, Teaching is Being
SPEAKING: The Zen Teacher Retreat
https://a.co/d/fusAG2G
Teacher 📚/Writer 🖊️
/Speaker 🎤/Photographer 👁️
BOOKS: The Zen Teacher, Sanctuaries, Write Here & Now, Teaching is Being
SPEAKING: The Zen Teacher Retreat
https://a.co/d/fusAG2G
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Dan Tricarico
@thezenteacher.bsky.social
· Nov 12
Any other teachers/educators here? I'm a 32 year veteran of the classroom and have loved every minute of it.
Except for the parts where I was burning out and had to write this. #thezenteacher
Except for the parts where I was burning out and had to write this. #thezenteacher
Reposted by Dan Tricarico
This year, I’m trying something that I heard from @thezenteacher.bsky.social on the wonderful @cultofpedagogy.bsky.social podcast: the kids can read whatever book they want for the first ten mins of class (on about half the days). Me too.
July 27, 2025 at 12:12 AM
This year, I’m trying something that I heard from @thezenteacher.bsky.social on the wonderful @cultofpedagogy.bsky.social podcast: the kids can read whatever book they want for the first ten mins of class (on about half the days). Me too.
What if your most powerful teaching asset wasn’t what you do, but who you are?
Want to be more YOU in the classroom?
Check out my new book.
Link in the bio.
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare #teachingisbeing
Want to be more YOU in the classroom?
Check out my new book.
Link in the bio.
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare #teachingisbeing
July 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
What if your most powerful teaching asset wasn’t what you do, but who you are?
Want to be more YOU in the classroom?
Check out my new book.
Link in the bio.
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare #teachingisbeing
Want to be more YOU in the classroom?
Check out my new book.
Link in the bio.
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare #teachingisbeing
Reposted by Dan Tricarico
Subscribe to my Substack! Get info on teacher wellness. Here is my latest post on the Zen concept of “Non-Doing.” Check it out: open.substack.com/pub/thezenpr...
#edusky #edchat #teacherwellness #k12 #zenteacher #selfcare
#edusky #edchat #teacherwellness #k12 #zenteacher #selfcare
On Doing Nothing
Are you doing nothing? Or are you doing NOTHING? Let me explain. . .
open.substack.com
May 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Subscribe to my Substack! Get info on teacher wellness. Here is my latest post on the Zen concept of “Non-Doing.” Check it out: open.substack.com/pub/thezenpr...
#edusky #edchat #teacherwellness #k12 #zenteacher #selfcare
#edusky #edchat #teacherwellness #k12 #zenteacher #selfcare
Are you doing nothing? Or are you doing NOTHING? Let me explain. . .My new Substack post is here. Check it out: open.substack.com/pub/thezenpr...
#edusky #edchat #teacherwellness #zenteacher #selfcare
#edusky #edchat #teacherwellness #zenteacher #selfcare
On Doing Nothing
Are you doing nothing? Or are you doing NOTHING? Let me explain. . .
open.substack.com
May 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Are you doing nothing? Or are you doing NOTHING? Let me explain. . .My new Substack post is here. Check it out: open.substack.com/pub/thezenpr...
#edusky #edchat #teacherwellness #zenteacher #selfcare
#edusky #edchat #teacherwellness #zenteacher #selfcare
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week. But when you learn to appreciate yourself, you get more than a week. #zenteacher #teacherwellness #edchat #edusky #selfcare #k12
May 6, 2025 at 12:35 AM
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week. But when you learn to appreciate yourself, you get more than a week. #zenteacher #teacherwellness #edchat #edusky #selfcare #k12
Cover reveal: Teaching is Being: Embracing the Educator Within. Hope to have it available in about 60 days. But love this cover! #edusky #edchat #zenteacher #selfcare #teacherwellness #k12
May 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Cover reveal: Teaching is Being: Embracing the Educator Within. Hope to have it available in about 60 days. But love this cover! #edusky #edchat #zenteacher #selfcare #teacherwellness #k12
Read up on The 5 S's (Stillness, Silence, Space, Subtraction, and Slowing Down) and subscribe to my Substack. Find your way to educator peace here: thezenprofessional.substack.com/p/the-5-ss?r...
#edusky #edchat #zenteacher #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
#edusky #edchat #zenteacher #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
The 5 S's
Feeling Stressed? Try Focusing on One of These. . .
thezenprofessional.substack.com
May 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Read up on The 5 S's (Stillness, Silence, Space, Subtraction, and Slowing Down) and subscribe to my Substack. Find your way to educator peace here: thezenprofessional.substack.com/p/the-5-ss?r...
#edusky #edchat #zenteacher #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
#edusky #edchat #zenteacher #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
Reposted by Dan Tricarico
Delegate & Elevate fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/03/dele... #4OCF #AutopilotEDU
@taramartinedu.bsky.social @burgessdave.bsky.social @ajbianco.bsky.social @thezenteacher.bsky.social @tamaraletter.bsky.social @smgaillard.bsky.social
@taramartinedu.bsky.social @burgessdave.bsky.social @ajbianco.bsky.social @thezenteacher.bsky.social @tamaraletter.bsky.social @smgaillard.bsky.social
March 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Reposted by Dan Tricarico
Ignore the Rest fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/03/the-... #4OCF
@taramartinedu.bsky.social @burgessdave.bsky.social @ajbianco.bsky.social @thezenteacher.bsky.social @tamaraletter.bsky.social @smgaillard.bsky.social
@taramartinedu.bsky.social @burgessdave.bsky.social @ajbianco.bsky.social @thezenteacher.bsky.social @tamaraletter.bsky.social @smgaillard.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Finished HAMLET, turned in essays, started movie.
Me: That’s so weird. Because that’s the same look I had when I started reading your essays.
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
Me: That’s so weird. Because that’s the same look I had when I started reading your essays.
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
March 3, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Finished HAMLET, turned in essays, started movie.
Me: That’s so weird. Because that’s the same look I had when I started reading your essays.
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
Me: That’s so weird. Because that’s the same look I had when I started reading your essays.
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
Reposted by Dan Tricarico
I had the chance to join Tony Cattani on the #ProudPrincipalsPodcast to talk about how we recognize students at our monthly awards! Check it out! t.co/UpuO1xTENc
#4OCF @burgessdave.bsky.social @ajbianco.bsky.social @thezenteacher.bsky.social @tamaraletter.bsky.social @smgaillard.bsky.social
#4OCF @burgessdave.bsky.social @ajbianco.bsky.social @thezenteacher.bsky.social @tamaraletter.bsky.social @smgaillard.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I had the chance to join Tony Cattani on the #ProudPrincipalsPodcast to talk about how we recognize students at our monthly awards! Check it out! t.co/UpuO1xTENc
#4OCF @burgessdave.bsky.social @ajbianco.bsky.social @thezenteacher.bsky.social @tamaraletter.bsky.social @smgaillard.bsky.social
#4OCF @burgessdave.bsky.social @ajbianco.bsky.social @thezenteacher.bsky.social @tamaraletter.bsky.social @smgaillard.bsky.social
“Simplicity scales. Complexity stalls.”
—Jon Acuff
Simplify to keep things moving and growing.
Complexity will slow you down.
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
—Jon Acuff
Simplify to keep things moving and growing.
Complexity will slow you down.
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
February 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
“Simplicity scales. Complexity stalls.”
—Jon Acuff
Simplify to keep things moving and growing.
Complexity will slow you down.
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
—Jon Acuff
Simplify to keep things moving and growing.
Complexity will slow you down.
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
When you’re teaching the gravedigger scene from HAMLET, it’s important that you have the right materials and supplies. (Is he still looking at me??? #shook)
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
February 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
When you’re teaching the gravedigger scene from HAMLET, it’s important that you have the right materials and supplies. (Is he still looking at me??? #shook)
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
Reposted by Dan Tricarico
For students to get the most from their education, they need educators who are not just surviving but thriving.
What habits or practices help you prioritize your well-being?
@thezenteacher.bsky.social
#EduSky #EduCoach #IHaveQuestions
What habits or practices help you prioritize your well-being?
@thezenteacher.bsky.social
#EduSky #EduCoach #IHaveQuestions
February 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
For students to get the most from their education, they need educators who are not just surviving but thriving.
What habits or practices help you prioritize your well-being?
@thezenteacher.bsky.social
#EduSky #EduCoach #IHaveQuestions
What habits or practices help you prioritize your well-being?
@thezenteacher.bsky.social
#EduSky #EduCoach #IHaveQuestions
February 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Love. My. School.
(just a post of simple gratitude).
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
(just a post of simple gratitude).
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
January 31, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Love. My. School.
(just a post of simple gratitude).
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
(just a post of simple gratitude).
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
“To learn, wander. To achieve, focus.”
—James Clear
(One of the best weekly email newsletters going. . .)
—James Clear
(One of the best weekly email newsletters going. . .)
December 19, 2024 at 6:45 PM
“To learn, wander. To achieve, focus.”
—James Clear
(One of the best weekly email newsletters going. . .)
—James Clear
(One of the best weekly email newsletters going. . .)
For a beautiful morning, breakfast at the diner (eggs over medium, crispy hash browns, sourdough toast) and Steve Miller’s, “The Joker” and CCR’s “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” on the diner PA system.
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
December 15, 2024 at 3:44 PM
For a beautiful morning, breakfast at the diner (eggs over medium, crispy hash browns, sourdough toast) and Steve Miller’s, “The Joker” and CCR’s “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” on the diner PA system.
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
3 deep breaths at lunch, recess, after school, or sitting at a red light on the way home can COMPLETELY reset your nervous system & mood.
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
December 12, 2024 at 11:01 PM
3 deep breaths at lunch, recess, after school, or sitting at a red light on the way home can COMPLETELY reset your nervous system & mood.
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
December 12, 2024 at 2:11 AM
What’s on your calendar, that’s there out of habit, but that you can take off to create a little more time and space?
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
December 7, 2024 at 8:55 PM
What’s on your calendar, that’s there out of habit, but that you can take off to create a little more time and space?
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
For an early morning walk at sunrise, eggs, toast, and coffee for breakfast, texting my daughter, and only two big things on my to do list today.
What are you grateful for today?
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
What are you grateful for today?
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
December 7, 2024 at 4:05 PM
For an early morning walk at sunrise, eggs, toast, and coffee for breakfast, texting my daughter, and only two big things on my to do list today.
What are you grateful for today?
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
What are you grateful for today?
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
2nd draft done. Now off to my Beta reader for feedback. Really happy with how this one’s shaping up. #zenteacher #edchat #edusky #teacherwellness #selfcare #manifesto
December 3, 2024 at 11:01 PM
2nd draft done. Now off to my Beta reader for feedback. Really happy with how this one’s shaping up. #zenteacher #edchat #edusky #teacherwellness #selfcare #manifesto
Excellent Pamper Triggers from @prairiemusik.bsky.social in response to my original post.
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
A pedicure here… and then every time I look at my toes after. Plus - of course, walking in nature :-)
December 1, 2024 at 11:15 PM
Excellent Pamper Triggers from @prairiemusik.bsky.social in response to my original post.
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare
#edusky #zenteacher #edchat #k12 #teacherwellness #selfcare