Dan Tricarico
English teacher at West Hills High School and author of 'The Zen Teacher' and 'Write Here and Now'. He advocates for mindfulness and simplicity in the classroom.
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Jun 22, 2025 • 33min
254: Dusting Off an Old Practice to Make Reading Fun Again
Dan Tricarico, an English teacher and author of 'The Zen Teacher,' discusses how he revitalized a love for reading among his students by reintroducing daily silent reading. He shares insights on the challenges posed by digital distractions and the mental well-being benefits of traditional reading practices. Tricarico emphasizes the importance of creating supportive environments to engage reluctant readers and reflects on his long teaching journey, advocating for mindfulness and simplicity in education.
Jan 30, 2023 • 1h 2min
#22 Dan Tricarico: The Zen Teacher
Dan Tricarico, high school teacher and author of The Zen Teacher, Sanctuaries, and Write Here and Now, brings mindfulness and teacher wellness to the mic. He explores radical self-care, pamper triggers and bliss stations. Short practices, journaling, poetry as healing, and the surprising power of subtraction and permission slips get practical attention.
