Teach with Confidence.
Lead with Heart.
I'm Shannon Hazel — I help set new teachers up for success.
Teaching is hard. You shouldn't have to figure it out alone.
After 25 years of teaching, I understand first-hand the realities of our current education system.
During my career, I mentored many new teachers and understand the challenges new teachers face. I am passionate about helping them feel empowered and equipped for their role in education.
Lived Experience. Real Classrooms.
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What Every New Teacher really Needs to Know
Veteran teacher Shannon Hazel shares lessons learned from more than two decades in the classroom to prepare new teachers for the realities of a career in education. If you're new to teaching and want to save yourself time, frustration, and sleep — this book is for you.
How to minimize undesirable behavior and increase student success
The ingredients for establishing a productive learning environment
Easy-to-use strategies for stress-free communication with parents
The dos and don'ts for fostering an effective working relationship with your administrator
Ways to navigate the swinging pendulum in education and avoid burnout
Steps for finding balance between home and school
"Being a teacher comes with a steep learning curve. This book sets new teachers up for success. A must read!"
— Sam Hammond
Past President, Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario & Canadian Teachers' Federation
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"Shannon perfectly captures the heart and art of great teaching."
— Mario Spagnuolo, President, Greater Essex County Elementary Teachers' Local
Build Your classroom management Toolkit
Classrooms run on more than just lesson plans — they run on the moves teachers make every day. Practical, proven, easy-to-implement strategies for creating a thriving learning environment without burning yourself out.
Optimize learning time with clear routines and smooth transitions
Engage every learner with simple, effective techniques
Meet diverse needs without doubling your prep time
Adapt on the fly when lessons go sideways
Build trust and belonging so students want to learn
Foster relationships that inspire effort and respect
Boost resilience and support emotional well-being
Sharpen your skills with quick self-reflection tools
Signature Workshop
What Every New Teacher Really Needs to Know
Based on New Teacher Confidential
An honest, practical session covering classroom setup, student behaviour, community building, parent communication, and the survival skills new teachers wish they knew from day one.
"Shannon's book and workshop taught me so much about being a new teacher. Her book is written in a way that I can easily go back and reference the chapters when I need to, and she uses many personal real-life examples and ideas that I can bring into the classroom. The workshop made me feel supported and showed me that others are going through the same struggles as a new teacher."
— GECO Teacher
"This has been the absolute BEST PD I have received while teaching. Thank you Shannon for sharing your knowledge and expertise, and thank you to our Local for treating us to this gift."
— ETFO-YORK Teacher
Signature Workshop
Classroom Management for Today's Classrooms
Based on Teacher Moves
Classrooms run on the moves teachers make every day. This session reframes classroom management as clarity, consistency, and buy-in using practical, proven, easy-to-implement strategies for creating a thriving, productive learning environment without burning yourself out.
"This workshop gave me a new perspective on student behavior and how it is always a form of communication."
— AMETFO Teacher
"I've attended a lot of professional development over the years. Shannon Hazel's Teacher Moves workshop stands out because it's grounded in real classroom experience — not theory."
— TLETL Teacher
"The classroom management tips were great!"
— ROTL Teacher
From Recent Workshops
The PD Your Teachers want
Shannon is available for in-person and virtual workshops, keynote speaking, and podcast interviews. She regularly partners with teacher unions, school districts, and faculties of education to support new and experienced educators alike.
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25 years in the classroom.
A lifetime advocating for teachers.
Shannon Hazel is an award-winning educator with 25 years of experience as a teacher, special education specialist, and instructional coach. In 2023, she received the Educator Award from the Council for Exceptional Children in recognition of her leadership and advocacy for students with special needs.
Today, Shannon shares her expertise by speaking to educators across Ontario and leading workshops based on her books. She understands the unique challenges that new teachers face and is passionate about helping empower and equip them for their role in education. In 2023, Shannon founded teacherEDU, a learning community for new teachers.
Have a question? Say hello.
For bulk book orders or to book Shannon to speak, use the contact form or email shannon@teacherEDU.ca