We know what teaching asks of your heart—because we've been there.
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If you've ever driven home in silence because you had nothing left to give...
If Sunday afternoon starts feeling heavy
before Monday has even arrived...
If you've wondered why the work you love
suddenly feels so hard...
We're so glad you're here.
We created Calm Hearts Collective because we know educators carry far more than lesson plans.
Every day, teachers hold students' stories, parents' worries, impossible expectations, and the quiet pressure to be everything for everyone.
Over time, that emotional weight adds up.
We believe teachers deserve the same compassion they give so freely to everyone else.
If you've ever driven home in silence because you had nothing left to give...
If Sunday afternoon starts feeling heavy
before Monday has even arrived...
If you've wondered why the work you love
suddenly feels so hard...
We're so glad you're here.
We created Calm Hearts Collective because we know educators carry far more than lesson plans.
Every day, teachers hold students' stories, parents' worries, impossible expectations, and the quiet pressure to be everything for everyone.
Over time, that emotional weight adds up.
We believe teachers deserve the same compassion they give so freely to everyone else.
Rachael has spent over a decade supporting students with diverse learning and behavioral needs—and the educators who teach them. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, a National Board Certified Teacher, a former teacher, and now a Special Education leader in an elementary school. She transforms evidence-based practices into simple, effective strategies that fit real classrooms.
Meet Bethany and Rachael
Bethany has spent over 20 years helping students, families, educators, and school communities thrive. She has served as a classroom teacher, instructional leader, science educator, and now an elementary school counselor, giving her a front-row seat to the challenges teachers face every day. Her passion is helping educators understand their nervous systems, build resilience, and create sustainable habits that prevent burnout before it takes over.
We're two educators who became friends because we share the same heart for helping people. Between us, we've spent more than 30 years working in public education—as classroom teachers, school counselors, instructional leaders, specialists, and behavior support professionals. We've celebrated incredible moments with students. We've also sat in our cars after work, wondering why we felt completely drained. We've experienced the Sunday Scaries. We've questioned whether we could keep doing the work we love. And we've learned that being exhausted doesn't mean you're failing—it usually means you've been carrying too much for too long. Today, we're on a mission to help teachers protect their energy without sacrificing the passion that brought them into education.
Bethany
Rachael
Meet Bethany and Rachael
We're two educators who became friends because we share the same heart for helping people. Between us, we've spent more than 30 years working in public education—as classroom teachers, school counselors, instructional leaders, specialists, and behavior support professionals. We've celebrated incredible moments with students. We've also sat in our cars after work, wondering why we felt completely drained. We've experienced the Sunday Scaries. We've questioned whether we could keep doing the work we love. And we've learned that being exhausted doesn't mean you're failing—it usually means you've been carrying too much for too long. Today, we're on a mission to help teachers protect their energy without sacrificing the passion that brought them into education.
Bethany
Rachael
Handsome husband to Jo (who is, in fact, writing this bio) and our studio manager, Chris is a numbers geek who thrives on spreadsheets and Dr. Pepper. We'd be completely lost without him!
One of the best parts of Calm Hearts Collective is that it was built by genuine friends.
Outside of school, you'll usually find us exploring a new city, wandering through Disney parks, laughing over coffee, or heading to dance class together.
We hope every teacher remembers:
You deserve joy outside of school.
Your identity is bigger than your classroom.
If you've been carrying everyone else's needs all day...
If you've started wondering why teaching feels harder than it used to...
If Sunday afternoons arrive with a knot in your stomach...
You're not failing.
You're carrying too much.
That's why we created Calm Hearts Collective.
To help educators breathe a little deeper, feel a little lighter, and reconnect with the work they love.
Because after spending every day taking care of everyone else—
It's your turn now.