We’re on a mission to help educators impact lives and still have a life.
Our Approach
Teacher Recharge was created in response to a reality too many educators know well:
Loving the work, but feeling depleted by it.
Drawing on research, leadership experience, and years of listening to educators’ stories, Teacher Recharge was designed to offer something different:
Practical tools that fit real school days
A shared language for energy and engagement
Low lift, high impact strategies that help teaching and leading feel lighter
Resources and support that empower schools to lead their own sustainable change
Teachers and school leaders are the heroes of this work. Teacher Recharge exists to guide, support, and equip them as they change how they experience their work.
Our Beliefs
Resilience is not a trait certain educators have (or don’t). It’s a set of skills and practices cultivated in a supportive community. That’s why we focus on building resilient individuals and communities.
Our work is built around:
Awareness before action
Regulation before problem-solving
Relationships as energy sources
Reflection as a tool for growth
We believe sustainable change happens when schools invest in both people and practices, in both individuals and the whole school community.
Our Framework
We use a framework of six practices created to increase resilience and engagement. These six practices are supported by research and designed to be integrated into a school day. They are simple practices that create a big impact in the lives of individual educators and in the culture of a school.
Meet the Team
Dr. Julie Schmidt Hasson, Founder
Julie is a professor and educational researcher focused on educator resilience and engagement. She is an international speaker, and her TEDx Talk has been viewed by educators around the world. Julie is the author of four books and multiple articles. She is a certified SMART trainer (Stress Management and Resilience Training). As a former teacher and principal, Julie founded Teacher Recharge to help educators stay longer, grow stronger, and keep making an impact.
Dr. Kimberly Money, Facilitation Coach
Kimberly is a professor and educational researcher focused on teacher leadership and collaborative cultures. She brings over two decades of experience in North Carolina public schools, where she served as a teacher, principal, and district administrator before moving to higher education. Kimberly is passionate about educational leadership, principal preparation, women in leadership, and strategies for principal resiliency.
Dr. Betsy Rosenbalm, Facilitation Coach
Betsy is a professor and educational researcher focused on the power of coaching for developing and retaining teachers and leaders. A National Board Certified educator with experience as a teacher, instructional coach, school administrator, and district leader, she brings extensive expertise in supporting beginning teachers, advancing inclusive practices, and strengthening school–university partnerships.
Cailin Sanz, Advisor for Elementary
Cailin is an instructional coach who specializes in data informed practices. With experience in Florida, Arizona, and Utah, Cailin has worked with diverse groups of teachers and students. She brings a depth of knowledge in Title I schools and dual language immersion schools. Cailin is pasionate about helping teachers make a greater impact on their students, and she loves helping teachers cultivate more hope and optimism in their work.
Laura Estes-Swilley, Advisor for Secondary
Laura Estes-Swilley is a veteran high school English teacher with over 25 years of experience teaching multi-lingual learners, Advanced Placement students, and learners who need extensive support. She is also a mentor to beginning teachers and has been a teacher leader and professional development facilitator. As an award winning writer, Laura’s passion is reaching students through creative writing and poetry. She is committed to helping teachers think about their work in ways that lead to sustainable impact.
