TeacherGoal #24: How to Find Joy & Laughter in Every Teaching Situation with Kc Mack

Are you bringing joy & laughter in every teaching situation? In his episode, Kc Mack shares stories about his journey as a teacher, and how he has been successful in bringing joy and laughter to every teaching situation. He explains how comedy has allowed him to connect with educators and students on a deeper level and how it has changed his perspective on teaching and life in general. Kc highlights how laughter can be a powerful tool to help relieve stress and cope with difficult situations. Let's dig into using humor in the classrooms to connect with your students and build relationships of trust!Kc Mack is a teacher, stand-up comedian, and screenwriter. He has been seen on America’s Got Talent, Teachers Only Comedy Tour, and Bored Teachers.  Key Highlights: [00:01 - 09:14] Opening Segment• How Kc Mack brings joy and laughter to the classroom, even on tough days• Kc Mack shares his background and workHow he got interested in teaching• How educators can apply Kc's tips in their own classrooms[09:15 - 17:32] How to Find Laughter in Difficult Teaching Situations• Kc's experience in learning how to be a good teacher and comedianHow to laugh in difficult situations and make people feel part of an inclusive community • Why building relationships with students and being inclusive are essential to creating a community[17:33 - 26:41] Teacher Challenges: Balancing Professional and Personal Life• The challenges of balancing the professional and personal livesThe importance of having a supportive community• Don't take yourself too seriously, find joy and laughter in every situation[26:42 - 32:28] Closing Segment• Kc discloses his upcoming projectsLet’s Connect! Want to connect with Kc? Follow him on Facebook and Instagram. You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram. Be sure to check out her website https://www.healthywealthyeducators.com/ You can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter. If you'd like to engage in Q&A with our guests during the live interview or interact with a rockstar community of educators, then you definitely want to join the TeacherGoals Facebook group.