Secure You Oxygen Mask First: : Strategies to Prevent Burnout in Special Eduation Practitioners

This book offers practical approaches to support new teachers in the field of special education mentally, emotionally, and professionally in the wake of policy changes, compliance challenges, and bureaucratic challenges.

Dr. Barbara A. Mullen is a seasoned special education practitioner and teacher coach. She began her professional career in Public Relations. Her time in media and journalism prepared her to tackle some of her most challenging clients: students! She made the transition from media to education and has not looked back since. Her teaching experiences ranges from early childhood to higher education and across various disability categories. Barbara received her doctorate in Special Education Leadership and is presently an instructional leader for Special Education at YES! Prep South Side in Houston, TX. She believes that education in civil right. Her life's work is centered on opening and defining pathways to self-determination for students with disabilities. When she isn't supporting her team and students at Yes! Prep, she enjoys discussing her book Secure Your Oxygen Mask First.. and conducting teacher retention workshops around the nation.