The Story Behind It
Teacher, Be Still was founded by a couple of everyday teachers with the mission to encourage educators from all walks of life and in all kinds of educational settings. In 2019, Jamie & I decided to host a conference for educators - not one that talked about data or how to make your classroom amazing, but one that focused on the teacher as a person. We filled the day with praise and worship, inspiring and relatable speakers, a hilarious MC (my sister), food, fellowship, and tons of incredible giveaways. It was magical.
As we grew, we started speaking in schools and locations all over Texas, hosted more conferences, and started The Teacher, Be Still Podcast. We also launched The Educators Mercantile - a one of a kind shop full of educator necessities and resources.
The journey was more than we could have ever expected, and serving educators in that capacity was one of the most special times of our lives. As time went on, Jamie had to pivot into mom mode to best take care of her family. While I miss her greatly (and still have hours long conversations with her), and TBS will never be quite the same without her, I am foraging on with a singular focus - to encourage teacher in their relationship with Jesus.
Teacher, Be Still forced me into the Bible more than I ever had been before. My love for God turned into an insatiable desire to know Him more and steward His Word well. I realized how much I adore sharing my life’s stories, but more importantly, how much I love teaching women about God’s love, even in the midst of our hardest stories. So, I took a leap of faith and found myself pursuing my Masters at Dallas Theological Seminary.
I don’t know where the Lord is leading this little corner of the world, but I am doing my best to embrace this season and simply listen and take small faithful steps with Him. Truthfully, that’s always been at the heart of Teacher, Be Still - to encourage educators to draw near to Him, seek Him daily, and bring Him into every space of their lives.
Cheers friends - you have impacted my life more than you will ever know.
The Teacher, Be Still Podcast
The Teacher, Be Still Podcast is a practical, faith-based podcast designed to inspire and equip educators as they navigate the wild life of being an educator.
Unless it’s a guest episode, all episodes are fairly short in length - perfect for your drive into work. Every episode is intentional and designed to help you in your discipleship walk with the Lord.
I truly believe that every educator is perfectly and purposefully positioned to impact little hearts for the Kingdom. And as hard as teaching can be, I hope you know . . . your impact reaches far beyond the walls of a classroom.
The Educators Mercantile
MORE COMING SOON!
If you’re a teacher, shopping for a teacher, or just like teacher stuff (because it’s awesome and typically very functional) The Educators Mercantile is the perfect spot for you. We started this to have a little shop out during our events, but we quickly learned that educators far and wide enjoyed our resources and goods. From book referrals, Bible studies and devotionals, to other random fun merch and resources, The Merc is designed to be a spot where you can grab a few things just for you (or for the favorite educators in your life).