If this has been on your mind too… read this!


Hi Reader,

Quick check-in because a lot is happening this month AND this time of year!

I just published a new blog post that started as a thought I couldn’t shake after a conversation with a former student who’s now a teacher herself.

It’s about standardized tests, burnout, and why so many teachers feel like they have to work against the system to actually teach. 🤦🏻‍♀️

And more importantly, what becomes possible when you’re not.

👓 Why Teaching Feels Impossible Right Now


🎙️ On the podcast this month:

  • Before You Start a Business, You Need to Hear This (Why you haven’t started yet)
  • "Ready" isn't Real
  • The First 3 Moves to Start Your Business Without Overthinking
  • Pricing and what it actually communicates about your business

🎧 Teacher to Entrepreneur


If any of this resonates, I’d love to hear from you.

Just hit reply. I read and respond to every message.

Best wishes always 💕,

Rachel

Rachel Cicioni, M.Ed

Founder, The Private Practice Teacher®

Educate Innovate Empower

At The Private Practice Teacher®, I help educators reclaim their autonomy, build thriving teaching businesses, and reshape education from the ground up.

The Private Practice Teacher® | Educate • Innovate • Empower

Classroom teacher turned teacher entrepreneur. I help classroom teachers learn how to create, market, and run their own, unique private practice teaching & tutoring businesses. Learn how to Teach YOUR way! ~ WHO, WHAT, HOW, WHEN, & WHERE you want!

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