Dr Emma Kell
@thosethatcan.bsky.social
Teacher, coach, writer, speaker, pragmatist. Specialisms: staff wellbeing, teacher retention.
TEDx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4ZEoYM3zHw
My website: https://www.those-that-can.com/
TEDx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4ZEoYM3zHw
My website: https://www.those-that-can.com/
It would be truly remiss of me to post without including some shots of the heavenly food, which makes up for about 95% of my camera roll. Name that dish... (And yes, the lobster was as fresh as it can possibly be. Sorry lobster!) 2/2
April 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
It would be truly remiss of me to post without including some shots of the heavenly food, which makes up for about 95% of my camera roll. Name that dish... (And yes, the lobster was as fresh as it can possibly be. Sorry lobster!) 2/2
Returned today from the proudest of teacher-moments. The wedding of my former student Balan, with the best of best men from my tutor group from 2001-2006, Amit, in glorious Sicily. Even in the most challenging of weeks, it's impossible to forget what an honour this job is. 1/2
April 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Returned today from the proudest of teacher-moments. The wedding of my former student Balan, with the best of best men from my tutor group from 2001-2006, Amit, in glorious Sicily. Even in the most challenging of weeks, it's impossible to forget what an honour this job is. 1/2
Grateful for a week with two brilliant school teams.
Huge thanks to Alfriston School & Chess Valley Trust for your warmth, insight, and humour made the sessions on #teacherwellbeingselfcare truly special.
Always a privilege to do this work. Get in touch to find out more: www.those-that-can.com
Huge thanks to Alfriston School & Chess Valley Trust for your warmth, insight, and humour made the sessions on #teacherwellbeingselfcare truly special.
Always a privilege to do this work. Get in touch to find out more: www.those-that-can.com
April 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Grateful for a week with two brilliant school teams.
Huge thanks to Alfriston School & Chess Valley Trust for your warmth, insight, and humour made the sessions on #teacherwellbeingselfcare truly special.
Always a privilege to do this work. Get in touch to find out more: www.those-that-can.com
Huge thanks to Alfriston School & Chess Valley Trust for your warmth, insight, and humour made the sessions on #teacherwellbeingselfcare truly special.
Always a privilege to do this work. Get in touch to find out more: www.those-that-can.com
NEW guest blog: A SCITT Survival Story
An #ECT opens up about the reality of teacher training while navigating grief and neurodivergence.
Read it here: www.those-that-can.com/a-scitt-surv...
#TeacherTraining #NeurodivergentVoices #Education #SCITT #WellbeingInSchools #BlueskyEdu
An #ECT opens up about the reality of teacher training while navigating grief and neurodivergence.
Read it here: www.those-that-can.com/a-scitt-surv...
#TeacherTraining #NeurodivergentVoices #Education #SCITT #WellbeingInSchools #BlueskyEdu
April 21, 2025 at 9:41 AM
NEW guest blog: A SCITT Survival Story
An #ECT opens up about the reality of teacher training while navigating grief and neurodivergence.
Read it here: www.those-that-can.com/a-scitt-surv...
#TeacherTraining #NeurodivergentVoices #Education #SCITT #WellbeingInSchools #BlueskyEdu
An #ECT opens up about the reality of teacher training while navigating grief and neurodivergence.
Read it here: www.those-that-can.com/a-scitt-surv...
#TeacherTraining #NeurodivergentVoices #Education #SCITT #WellbeingInSchools #BlueskyEdu
After 100s of hours (and 26 yrs), I’ve written the last sentences of my book, Real Lives of Teachers. It’s been a battle at times, but I’m finally proud.
These final words echo my late friend & headteacher Kevin, who taught me to believe my words mattered.
More soon. #teachers
These final words echo my late friend & headteacher Kevin, who taught me to believe my words mattered.
More soon. #teachers
April 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
After 100s of hours (and 26 yrs), I’ve written the last sentences of my book, Real Lives of Teachers. It’s been a battle at times, but I’m finally proud.
These final words echo my late friend & headteacher Kevin, who taught me to believe my words mattered.
More soon. #teachers
These final words echo my late friend & headteacher Kevin, who taught me to believe my words mattered.
More soon. #teachers
NEW podcast appearance, in which I share as yet untold stories about guilt, presenteeism, hyperaccountability, over-work and the reasons why I am so passionate about the work I do now with schools on #wellbeing, #communication + thriving #cultures
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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March 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
NEW podcast appearance, in which I share as yet untold stories about guilt, presenteeism, hyperaccountability, over-work and the reasons why I am so passionate about the work I do now with schools on #wellbeing, #communication + thriving #cultures
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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Intensive Easter Coaching with me, Emma Kell, of Those That Can Limited: back by popular demand! Spaces limited.
🪺 A trusting and non-judgemental space?
🐣 An opportunity to gain clarity and perspective?
🪴 A chance to articulate and enact your next steps?
DM for more detail. #coaching
🪺 A trusting and non-judgemental space?
🐣 An opportunity to gain clarity and perspective?
🪴 A chance to articulate and enact your next steps?
DM for more detail. #coaching
March 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Intensive Easter Coaching with me, Emma Kell, of Those That Can Limited: back by popular demand! Spaces limited.
🪺 A trusting and non-judgemental space?
🐣 An opportunity to gain clarity and perspective?
🪴 A chance to articulate and enact your next steps?
DM for more detail. #coaching
🪺 A trusting and non-judgemental space?
🐣 An opportunity to gain clarity and perspective?
🪴 A chance to articulate and enact your next steps?
DM for more detail. #coaching
This week, I received some feedback that means the world. Sharing it puts me outside my comfort zone, but I'm part of a wonderful group of women and we encourage one another to do so, so I'm taking a deep breath. Thank you so much Laura Light and AAIE. It was epic.
March 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
This week, I received some feedback that means the world. Sharing it puts me outside my comfort zone, but I'm part of a wonderful group of women and we encourage one another to do so, so I'm taking a deep breath. Thank you so much Laura Light and AAIE. It was epic.
Today, I'm contemplating 'squiggly careers'. To what extent has yours turned out as you expected? What surprises have there been along the way? Feel free to DM. #IAmWriting
February 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Today, I'm contemplating 'squiggly careers'. To what extent has yours turned out as you expected? What surprises have there been along the way? Feel free to DM. #IAmWriting
#SENDCos, I know it's tough for many of you. Thank you for the difference you make. Grateful to spend time with
@hertscc.bsky.social DPSL3 recently on looking after their own #wellbeing. There was pragmatism, passion, purpose, laughter and such a powerful sense of community and connection.
@hertscc.bsky.social DPSL3 recently on looking after their own #wellbeing. There was pragmatism, passion, purpose, laughter and such a powerful sense of community and connection.
February 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
#SENDCos, I know it's tough for many of you. Thank you for the difference you make. Grateful to spend time with
@hertscc.bsky.social DPSL3 recently on looking after their own #wellbeing. There was pragmatism, passion, purpose, laughter and such a powerful sense of community and connection.
@hertscc.bsky.social DPSL3 recently on looking after their own #wellbeing. There was pragmatism, passion, purpose, laughter and such a powerful sense of community and connection.
We're all juggling. Some balls are glass (mental health, relationships, key commitments), + some plastic (fleeting pressures, opinions, minor urgencies). Drop a glass ball, + it shatters. Drop a plastic one, and it bounces. What are your glass balls?
#TeacherWellbeing #SelfCare
#TeacherWellbeing #SelfCare
February 17, 2025 at 8:41 PM
We're all juggling. Some balls are glass (mental health, relationships, key commitments), + some plastic (fleeting pressures, opinions, minor urgencies). Drop a glass ball, + it shatters. Drop a plastic one, and it bounces. What are your glass balls?
#TeacherWellbeing #SelfCare
#TeacherWellbeing #SelfCare
With teenage daughters and their friends navigating the world, this quote is proving more useful than motherly advice!
February 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
With teenage daughters and their friends navigating the world, this quote is proving more useful than motherly advice!
Play bows in the snow with Rebel’s best mate.
January 10, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Play bows in the snow with Rebel’s best mate.
If you're looking for a book to curl up with during the final days/hours of the holiday, this is magnificent. Tracy Chevalier is truly a master of her craft
January 1, 2025 at 11:38 AM
If you're looking for a book to curl up with during the final days/hours of the holiday, this is magnificent. Tracy Chevalier is truly a master of her craft
I am probably the only person in the country not to have seen #Nativity, but I'm so glad the girls insisted we watch it this evening. It warmed every cockle of my teacher and parent heart, once I learned to ignore the safeguarding klaxons 😀
December 24, 2024 at 9:51 PM
I am probably the only person in the country not to have seen #Nativity, but I'm so glad the girls insisted we watch it this evening. It warmed every cockle of my teacher and parent heart, once I learned to ignore the safeguarding klaxons 😀
This morning, I got to focus on wellbeing + effectiveness with leaders from 10 (!) primary schools in Gateshead, and it really is a special place - I'm inspired by the combination of realism, pragmatism, humour and powerful relationships within and between schools. @gatesheadcouncil.bsky.social
December 4, 2024 at 8:29 PM
This morning, I got to focus on wellbeing + effectiveness with leaders from 10 (!) primary schools in Gateshead, and it really is a special place - I'm inspired by the combination of realism, pragmatism, humour and powerful relationships within and between schools. @gatesheadcouncil.bsky.social
Rebel v much enjoyed her walk today, thanks for asking.
Bloody retrievers.
Bloody retrievers.
November 27, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Rebel v much enjoyed her walk today, thanks for asking.
Bloody retrievers.
Bloody retrievers.
Would you help me with a bit of research I'm doing, please?
Working in schools in 2024 is challenging - but can also be hugely rewarding.
What qualities do we need/want from the adults working in our schools today?
Working in schools in 2024 is challenging - but can also be hugely rewarding.
What qualities do we need/want from the adults working in our schools today?
November 25, 2024 at 1:22 PM
Would you help me with a bit of research I'm doing, please?
Working in schools in 2024 is challenging - but can also be hugely rewarding.
What qualities do we need/want from the adults working in our schools today?
Working in schools in 2024 is challenging - but can also be hugely rewarding.
What qualities do we need/want from the adults working in our schools today?
Delighted to be asked back to deliver a session on surviving and thriving as a middle leader for the @neunion.bsky.social after such positive feedback last year. This coming Monday 11 a.m. There will be pragmatism, humour and poo references. Hope to see you there!
#middleleadership
November 20, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Delighted to be asked back to deliver a session on surviving and thriving as a middle leader for the @neunion.bsky.social after such positive feedback last year. This coming Monday 11 a.m. There will be pragmatism, humour and poo references. Hope to see you there!
#middleleadership
What have you spent time and energy worrying about that turned out not to happen and/or not to matter?
Yes, I’m being Burkeman-ed again. Highly recommended.
(Whilst also lying awake with busy brain!)
Yes, I’m being Burkeman-ed again. Highly recommended.
(Whilst also lying awake with busy brain!)
November 14, 2024 at 11:26 PM
What have you spent time and energy worrying about that turned out not to happen and/or not to matter?
Yes, I’m being Burkeman-ed again. Highly recommended.
(Whilst also lying awake with busy brain!)
Yes, I’m being Burkeman-ed again. Highly recommended.
(Whilst also lying awake with busy brain!)
I had the immense privilege of working with aspiring headteachers in Bucks today. A day of hope and determination after a difficult week processing world events. If you aspire to headship, I'd love to hear about what motivates you. #sltchat #headteacherchat
November 13, 2024 at 8:07 PM
I had the immense privilege of working with aspiring headteachers in Bucks today. A day of hope and determination after a difficult week processing world events. If you aspire to headship, I'd love to hear about what motivates you. #sltchat #headteacherchat
Leading Schools with Courage and Compassion, a face-to-face conference on the Isle of Wight: 12 March 2025.
@MissHusseyHead are delighted to offer a unique, exciting opportunity for leaders at all levels. We promise passion, humour and wisdom.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/leading-scho… 1/
@MissHusseyHead are delighted to offer a unique, exciting opportunity for leaders at all levels. We promise passion, humour and wisdom.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/leading-scho… 1/
November 13, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Leading Schools with Courage and Compassion, a face-to-face conference on the Isle of Wight: 12 March 2025.
@MissHusseyHead are delighted to offer a unique, exciting opportunity for leaders at all levels. We promise passion, humour and wisdom.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/leading-scho… 1/
@MissHusseyHead are delighted to offer a unique, exciting opportunity for leaders at all levels. We promise passion, humour and wisdom.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/leading-scho… 1/
To my colleagues in education. Here's your annual reminder of how we're all tired at the same time (unlike in most other jobs), which can make everything feel tough. Honest communication, plenty of appreciation in every direction and kindness (to self and others) recommended.
October 13, 2024 at 8:30 PM
To my colleagues in education. Here's your annual reminder of how we're all tired at the same time (unlike in most other jobs), which can make everything feel tough. Honest communication, plenty of appreciation in every direction and kindness (to self and others) recommended.
1/5 What does 'professional wellbeing' mean to you? 🤔For me, it's about:
1. Agency - we have more control than we imagine
2. Sustainable practices for long-term satisfaction
3. Acknowledging individual needs while fostering community
#teacherwellbeingselfcare
1. Agency - we have more control than we imagine
2. Sustainable practices for long-term satisfaction
3. Acknowledging individual needs while fostering community
#teacherwellbeingselfcare
October 2, 2024 at 3:26 PM
1/5 What does 'professional wellbeing' mean to you? 🤔For me, it's about:
1. Agency - we have more control than we imagine
2. Sustainable practices for long-term satisfaction
3. Acknowledging individual needs while fostering community
#teacherwellbeingselfcare
1. Agency - we have more control than we imagine
2. Sustainable practices for long-term satisfaction
3. Acknowledging individual needs while fostering community
#teacherwellbeingselfcare
This weekend, I took my own advice and went for a long-standing appointment in the diary that I've been looking forward to for weeks. To still call this glorious, kind, clever woman my friend almost 32 years to the day since we met is a special kind of joy.
September 22, 2024 at 8:59 PM
This weekend, I took my own advice and went for a long-standing appointment in the diary that I've been looking forward to for weeks. To still call this glorious, kind, clever woman my friend almost 32 years to the day since we met is a special kind of joy.