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Words about The Minimalist Teacher 

Words about Your School Leadership Edit

"As educators, it is imperative that start to shift to a minimalist approach in our teaching models.  The Minimalist Teacher addresses the complexities that teachers face when it comes to following through with the necessary steps required to reduce teacher burnout and exhaustion in the profession. In order for educators to be true agents of change, the process of decluttering must occur, and instruction and assessments must become trauma informed and culturally competent. Each chapter unpacks core principles, includes real educational vignettes, practical and realistic takeaways, and reflective questions that help educators to take the next steps towards minimalizing their practices. This is the perfect book and resource for every educator that is serious about fostering inclusive learning environments for all students!"

- Dr. Basil Marin, Assistant Principal/DEI Consultant, VA.
"Practically every person I know in a leadership position is overwhelmed by the “too many” demands they face in their roles. If that’s you, and I bet it is, this is the book for you. This book will tell you how to declutter your relationships, your calendar, and give you insights into how to reimagine what school systems can look like when they are simplified and streamlined. This allows leaders to focus on what really matters. I know it’s a book you’re going to need, because I need it too."
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- Jim Knight, Founder and CEO, ​Instructional Coaching Group, USA.

Book-related Workshops

  • The Power of Less: Best Practices for Sustainable and Impactful Teaching
  • Space to Explore: Minimalist Approaches for Mathematical Curiosity
  • Simplicity in Instructional Coaching: Maximizing Impact through Streamlined Approaches
  • Less is More: Embracing Minimalism to Transform School Culture
  • Editing Your School-wide Systems to Clarify Your Work
  • The Math Edit: Supporting Teachers in Decluttering Instruction and Resources to Improve the Student Learning Experience​

Podcast Conversations

  • SELinEDU with Krista Leh - Leading with Less: The Power of Minimalist Leadership: Coming November 12, 2025
  • SELinEDU with Krista Leh and Craig Martin: Listen here to Focus on What Matters: Lessons from The Minimalist Teacher
  • The Optimalist with Sara Candela: Listen here to Minimalism, Learner Agency, and Attention
  • Easy EdTech with Dr. Monica Burns: Listen here to Minimalist Classroom Strategies to Set a Purpose This School Year 
  • BAM Radio with Anthony Rebora: Listen here
  • Wired Educator Podcast with Kelly Croy: Listen Here
  • Language Lounge Podcast with Michelle Olah: Listen Here
  • Video podcast with Author of Safe, Seen and Stretched, Julie Hasson - Watch here
  • Digital Learning Radio - Inspired by The Minimalist Teacher: Listen here
  • NHASCD Podcast: Listen here
  • VASCD Short Podcast: Listen here 
  • VASCD Deeper Insights Podcast: Listen here
  • ​Conversation with Sue Min: Listen here

Other Publications


  • Pennsylvania ASCD Summer 2023 PEL Journal: A Focus on Relationships: A Foundation for Minimalism in Our Schools (co-written with Christine Kostlin
  • Educational Leadership Summer 2022 Magazine: Clearing "Waste" From Classrooms
  • ASCD Blog: How to be a Minimalist Teacher
  • ASCD Express: Create a Minimalist Mindset in Times of Crises
  • Pakistan ASCD The Reformer Magazine: Can Student Choice Promote Agency?

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