Instructional Gym

08/28/2022

What a time we had pouring into ourselves as we IGNITE for the coming school year!

This candle making workshop a segment of Instructional Gym’s “Not Your Ordinary Professional Development” series was a time of connection where we each were able to consider how to reimagine adversity as a chance of opportunity instead of a point of frustration - thinking!

I am grateful for such a transformative time to center our – patience, honesty, intentionality, faith, love, joy, resilience and passion!

This will be an amazing school year because WE collectively are committed to making it so -

“There’s one place like home”

06/20/2022

Happy Friday y’all!

It has been a week and I personally thank you for continuing to show up for children!

Quick question: When was the last time you won a raffle!?

Well because I’m in the business of nurturing educators and lifting spirits whenever and however I can - EVERYONE who comments below is entered in to win a Teacher Wellness Box!

Yep … it’s that simple!

I can’t wait to start gifting 😁🥳

11/08/2021

This was one fun live session with none other than ! We are extremely excited to collaborate together to celebrate American Education Week with the Lessons in Laughter Summit💯

Check out this full session on ’s IG handle!

11/02/2021

American Education Week is coming soon & I along with are extremely excited to share with you our initiative - Lessons in Laughter Summit.

This e-summit is a platform where educators can openly address important issues while exercising self-care. It will serve as a tool that will provide transferable skills to empower both teachers and the students that they serve.

That’s not all! It will also have comedy sets from renowned comedians who will ensure you have the time of your life as well as reflect on the need for laughter and collective resources in order to have greater impact in the classroom.

Click on the link in the bio to register now!

Save the Date: November 20, 2021
Time: 11AM - 2PM EST
Platform: Zoom

06/24/2021

I am grateful to have had the awesome opportunity to speak with about the community issue of teacher burnout. I speak to my own experience but more importantly the experience of so many teachers across the nation. We/You are not in isolation!

What do you need to reset for next school year? Watch/listen to the convo at the link below:

Founder & CEO Teresa Lasley comes on Unpublic to discuss combatting teacher burnout with Instructional Gym.

06/22/2021

As I create space and time for my personal wellness, I've dug into a century old routine that has become a new practice that keeps me balanced and reflective.

To CELEBRATE and to honor International Yoga Day I am stretching my body and relaxing my mind.

How are you finding balance?

Photo: MAD Works Photography

05/14/2021

We have a winner!

Let's congratulate our winner - Andrea Williams 👏🎉🥳

She was nominated by Shakira Hemphill .

We would like to express our gratitude and respect to all the teachers out there doing a great job! Especially those who participated in the .

Leave some fun emojis in the comments below to show your love to them❤️

Stay tuned to this space as we roll out more amazing content geared towards celebrating our teachers and promoting their wellness.

05/11/2021

Still on Happy Hour With Teachers. Join our founder, Teresa Lasley, and the founder of Monica Monfre this Wednesday, May 12th, at 5:00pm as they discuss teacher wellness.

This is the last installment in the Instagram Live Series in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week. Don't miss it!

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

05/10/2021

Thank you to everyone out there who have shared their videos and nominations for our Teacher Appreciation Week contest!

Super excited to share the Top 3 Finalists:

Post 1:

Nominator - Shakira Hemphill
Nominee - Andrea

Post 2:

Nominator & Nominee - Cortnie Burris

Post 3:

Nominator - Stephanie Johnson
Nominee - Manigault

Stay tuned to this space to check out who are winner is going to be!

Share your thoughts in our comments section below!

05/06/2021

As we come closer to the end of Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to say thank you to all those who are participating in the Teacher Appreciation Week Virtual Classroom Makeover. We appreciate all your efforts.

In tune with that, here are prizes for the winner of the Virtual Classroom Makeover.

1. A custom-made desk
2. Wine Bundle from
3. And a Teacher Wellness Box filled with goodies from

Thank you all for making this possible. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

05/04/2021

Join founder of Teresa Lasley and Fine Artist, Curator and Art educator, Zsudayka Nzinga Terrell on Happy Hour With Teachers this Wednesday, 5pm sharp as we continue to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week.

is an artist that is known for her painting and mixed-media work as well as being an art educator.

Make a date and don't forget to submit your entries for the Virtual Classroom Makeover!

And thank you ❤️

05/03/2021

The much awaited Teacher Appreciation Week is here!

Wishing all our selfless teachers out there - Happy Teacher Appreciation Week.

Share your plans to celebrate this week, in comments below!

Also, don't forget to send in your nominations for our on-going contest! We will be taking entries till May 5th, 2021.