A teacher giving a math lesson in a classroom. [Courtesy, GettyImages] In today’s demanding educational climate, self-care is no longer a luxury. It is a lifeline. For educators, especially in high-stakes learning environments, the ability to manage emotional stress is not just beneficial, it is critical to the long-term success of both teachers and students. The growing pressures of the teaching profession have placed emotional and psychological resilience at the forefront of discussions around teacher effectiveness and for a good reason. At its core, teacher self-care is a multi-dimensional practice. It encompasses the conscious strategies that educators use to preserve…