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Episode 29: With only 168 hours in a week, educators often feel like there’s never enough time to get it all done. That’s why we’re sharing practical, proven strategies—from time blocking and batch planning to setting boundaries and streamlining grading—that can help you make the most of your time, reduce overwhelm, and focus on what matters most.

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Meet KDP Member Lori Glavan, Communications Officer for the Omicron Pi Chapter at UNC-Charlotte. Lori found her calling in teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic when she saw students struggling with virtual learning. Now, she’s on a mission to build a classroom where every student feels known, loved, and celebrated.

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Meet KDP Member Lori Glavan, Communications Officer for the Omicron Pi Chapter at UNC-Charlotte. Lori found her calling in teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic when she saw students struggling with virtual learning. Now, she’s on a mission to build a classroom where every student feels known, loved, and celebrated.


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