Over 55% of teachers report feeling burned out, with many considering leaving the profession entirely (Gallup, 2023).
One in five teachers show signs of depression, and nearly 25% say they want to leave their job (RAND, 2024).
Replacing a single teacher costs districts between $9,000 and $20,000—putting additional strain on already tight budgets (Learning Policy Institute, 2022).
Only 47% of high school students report feeling engaged in their learning (Education Week Research Center, 2023). 53% of high school students report feeling disengaged in their learning (Education Week Research Center, 2023).
We're in a mental health crisis, with 1 in 3 students struggling with anxiety or depression. Psychological safety in classrooms has never been more urgent (CDC, 2023).
If your answer is YES, then Spark Educators is the solution you have been looking for!
Imagine a program that doesn’t just talk about connection but gives educators actionable tools to transform relationships with their students, their colleagues, and themselves.
Monica White, a 25-year veteran educator and founder of Elevate Academy, asked this very question after reading Jackie Insinger’s book, Spark Brilliance. This vision became the foundation of their partnership and the development of Spark Educators.
Becoming a Spark School leads to tangible, transformational outcomes: