To celebrate and support educators (and their fans!)
🎉 Our Mission
Launched during the pandemic, Teacher Fan Club started as a podcast and accessible professional learning resource to promote gratitude and wellbeing for educators everywhere. As we continue to evolve and innovate in support of the education ecosystem, our roots as a purpose-driven and educator-led initiative remain at the 💛 of everything we do.
Our Story
- 🎧 PODCAST: A wellbeing + gratitude podcast featuring leading experts in wellbeing science.
- 🌱 WELLBEING SERVICES: From 1:1 coaching and Positive Education consulting, to innovative and engaging communities of practice.
- 🎉 GRATITUDE SERVICES: Record a shout-out to be featured on the podcast OR send a TFC Gratitude Gram to a special teacher or colleague!
- 🎤 SPEAKING: We book wellbeing keynotes and breakout sessions.
- 🤝 COLLABORATIONS + EVENTS: We partner with organizations of all sizes to celebrate educators - from the Major Leagues to your local association.
What We Do
Why We Do It
- Wellbeing is foundational to school effectiveness and educators' impact.
- It's the right (and fun!) thing to do. 🎉
- Educators make a lasting impact and we want to make sure they know that!
- Gratitude is like a vitamin for our health, wellbeing, and relationships (for the givers and the receivers).
- Want the evidence? Check out a snapshot of the science below. 👇
Christina Armenta and Sonja Lyubomirsky
the science behind Tfc
"Gratitude is not just a pleasant, passive emotion but rather an activating, energizing force that may lead us to pursue our goals and become better, more socially engaged people."
Gratitude is an untapped source of energy and inspiration in our school communities. Learn more about the pro-social behaviours that are correlated with gratitude in How Gratitude Motivates Us to Become Better People.
JILL SUTTIE
Article: GREATER GOOD SCIENCE CENTER
the science behind Tfc
"Expressions of gratitude not only provide social glue for the people involved—the grateful person and the benefactor — but also spread ... affecting witnesses in ways that could reverberate throughout a group."
Gratitude is so powerful that even witnessing others expressing gratitude can give us a boost. Learn more about The Ripple Effects of a Thank-You.
JEFF HUFFMAN, in Summer allen's
greater good science center article
the science behind Tfc
"There is growing evidence that being grateful may not only bring good feelings. It could lead to better health."
Gratitude is like a multivitamin-- it can benefit multiple dimensions of our health and wellbeing. Learn more about the research in
Is Gratitude Good for Your Health?
Hello!
We're the co-founders of TFC.
We're excited to introduce ourselves and connect!
Started Teaching in 2005! Dana has taught in:
- Perth, Western Australia
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Uni: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Health, English, Psychology, Sociology, IB Theory of Knowledge, and eclectic list of option courses (Driver's Ed?!)
- Specialist in Mental Health + Wellbeing, International Student Coordinator
- Learning, creative projects, connecting with others, pos psych coaching, and celebrating teachers! Travel, an open road, live music, strong coffee, and time with family and friends.
Student / Academic Life:
- Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP), University of Pennsylvania
- Master and Bachelor of Education, University of Saskatchewan
- Certificate in Creating Positive Change (The Change Lab); ICF-Accredited Positive Psychology Coaching (Positive Acorn and The CAPP Institute)
Elizabeth has taught in:
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Junior and Senior high English Language Arts, Social Studies, Health
- Resource Room teacher and AP Coordinator
- A really good book, living close to the mountains, playing the piano, experimenting with baking, and spending time with family.
Student / Academic Life:
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Research, Adult Learning, University of Calgary
- Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta
- Certified Body Positive Facilitator
