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Are you a teacher who’s been called “too critical,” “too intense,” or “negative”—just for noticing when something’s not working?

You’re not alone. This video is for changemaker educators who want to share feedback, advocate for better systems, and still be seen as collaborative—not cynical.

You’ll learn:
---The difference between noticing and complaining
---How to communicate concerns with impact and empathy
---A real-life story of a teacher who got their school leadership to listen

We’ll also talk about the power of psychological safety and why people who care deeply are often misunderstood in school systems that resist change.

🌧️ (Yes, the rain interrupted my filming—enjoy the ambient sounds at minute 4:30. I kept going because I had to get this message to you.)

Timestamps:
0:00 It's Frustrating
0:30 Welcome
1:41 Why They Think We Are “Negative Cynics"
2:37 Noticing vs Complaining
4:17 How to Share Observations
5:33 When Care Sounds Like Critique
7:05 Being Seen as Problematic
8:29 Psychological Safety
9:06 Storytime: A Time Audit that Worked
11:23 Steps to Communicate Better
14:18 Why I'm Making These Videos

📌 I create videos for educators who still believe school can change and be a place where they thrive. These videos are for those who are trying to change education. We're in this together.

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