More Than PD -
It’s Teacher Wellness
Back Pocket PD is about giving joy back to your staff. Teachers experience a restorative, energizing workshop that builds community while equipping them with actionable tools for managing stress and finding calm. The same tools later support students, but PD is first and foremost about empowering educators themselves.
Because we focus solely on mental health, not every SEL trend, districts know our workshops deliver depth without the distractions.
Staff Wellness First
Teachers leave calmer, recharged, and supported.
Actionable Tools
Breathing, distraction, gratitude, and more.
Community Building
High-touch format that strengthens staff connections
Two Delivery Options
Virtual (3 hrs) or On-Site (4 hrs)
Simple, Evidence-Based Tools Teachers Use Daily
Back Pocket PD equips teachers with the same simple, evidence-based strategies they’ll later share with students - but first and foremost, they learn them as humans. The focus is on reducing stress, recharging energy, and building stronger community among colleagues.
Breathing & Grounding Exercises
Quick resets between classes.
Distraction Strategies
Five short lessons that fit into any school day.
Gratitude Practices
Students leave calmer, more confident, and connected.
Screen-Time Awareness
Healthier tech boundaries.
Your Back Pocket Toolkit
Strategies for personal wellness and student support.
A Half-Day That Recharges and Equips Your Staff
In just one session, your staff leaves calmer, more connected, and armed with practical tools.
92%
of students reported more confidence managing stress
83%
of educators rated the program highly engaging
4x
lower negative emotions
1
Welcome & Warm-Up
Teachers reconnect, reflect, and clear their mind. A light, energizing start that immediately lowers defenses and builds community.
30m
2
Experiencing the Tools
Staff try out Back Pocket’s most effective strategies — breathing resets, gratitude practices, distraction techniques, and screen-time awareness. They don’t just hear about them, they feel the impact.
75m+
3
Wellness & Community Building
Small-group activities spark laughter, empathy, and connection — giving teachers space to support one another and practice skills in a safe, empowering environment.
45m+
4
Implementation Lab & Q&A
Educators reflect on how to use the tools personally and with students. Together, they outline realistic ways to bring skills into advisory, Tier 2 groups, or daily classroom moments.
30m
Every session is designed to reduce staff burnout and build capacity, so your teachers return energized and ready to support students.
What Educators and Leaders Are Saying
“Shaney was amazing—honest, real, and incredibly relatable. Her passion for sharing these tools is contagious, and it made me excited to use them, too...”
Suzanne Tripp
Eastern Carver County Schools, Minnesota
"Shaney teaches practical, no-nonsense strategies that anyone (child, teenager, or adult) can easily utilize throughout their mental health journey. Shaney is approachable, upbeat, and open. I would recommend Shaney's training to anyone seeking simple and practical strategies to go from struggling to thriving."
Amy Beattie - Health Transformation Consultant
Dean Health Plan
"The Back Pocket training that Shaney presented was engaging, energetic and effective. The staff took tools away that apply not only to their day to day teaching, but to their personal lives as well."
Jarrett Bednar - School Counselor
Appleton Area School District, Wisconsin
Trusted by Teachers and Leaders Nationwide
Back Pocket is turnkey for educators and transformative for teens — here’s how it works:
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Shaney Andler is a 25-year educator, author, and parent who has dedicated her career to teacher and student wellness.
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She also works in a teen psychiatric hospital, giving her rare insight into the challenges educators face.
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Her workshops aren’t lectures — they’re restorative, energizing, and fun. Teachers consistently say it feels like a wellness retreat, not mandatory PD.
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Shaney blends classroom and clinical experience into practical strategies teachers can use the very next day.
Two Ways to Bring Back Pocket PD to Your Staff
Choose the formate that fits your budget and staff needs - both deliver the same restorative, high-impact experience.
Live Zoom (~3 hours)
Interactive and cost-effective
Teachers engage together without leaving campus
Perfect for multi-site districts
$2,000
On-Site (~4 hours)
Immersive, high-touch experience
Ideal for staff development days or district-wide training
Builds stronger connections face-to-face
$5,000
plus travel
Both formats include all materials - slides, handouts, and teacher-ready checklists.
What Your Staff Will Take Away
Wellness
Restored
Teachers leave calmer, recharged, and resilient.
Confidence
Gained
Practical tools teachers feel ready to use tomorrow.
Community
Strengthened
Stronger staff bonds, higher morale, lasting culture shift.
Workshops That Reach the Whole School Community
In addition to professional development for staff, Shaney also delivers engaging student assemblies and parent sessions. These live, 45-50 minute “mini workshops” extend Back Pocket’s practical, evidence-based tools beyond the classroom - helping students, families, and staff build resilience together.
For Students
Age-appropriate assemblies tailored for middle and high school.
For Parents
Practical strategies to support teens at home.
Engaging & Interactive
Participants practice real coping skills, not just hear about them.
Schedule-Friendly
45–50 minutes, designed to fit into school and family calendars.
Many districts pair these assemblies and parent sessions with staff PD, creating a full day of wellness and skill-building across the school community.
What Schools Ask Us Most
Ready to Re-Energize Your Teachers?
Bring Shaney Andler to your district for a restorative, high-impact professional development session.
Let’s Talk About Your Staff’s Needs
Schedule a call, request a quote, or drop us a quick message - we’ll help guide you to the right next step.
Madison, Wisconsin
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