Reimagining Educator Mental Health with Realness and Ridiculousness
In-Spire Program
“I was inspired by the freedom to be both real and ridiculous. We need to seek out and protect our joy and sense of silliness and how lightness, humor, whimsy, has to have a space—an intentional one—in our classrooms and schools. -In-Spire Participant
The Swing Set Institute’s In-Spire program, founded in Summer 2025, is a new approach to education changemaker burnout and mental health – catalyzing the foundational qualities of education – realness and ridiculousness. The In-Spire program was made possible through the 2025 4.0 Tiny Fellowship.
In-Spire Alumni Program Cohorts
In-Spire Professional Development
The In-Spire program is also offered as professional development empowering schools and organizations through whimsical well-being practices. In-Spire is now certified to count for graduate credit from the University of the Pacific accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. https://courses4teachers.net/swing-set-institute/
In-Spire PD Packages
In-Spire Essentials Package
Introductory workshop · Half-day or full-day
Best for: Organizations introducing the program, staff development days, conferences, and team retreats.
- Facilitated In-Spire learning experience
- Interactive exercises and guided reflection
- Practical tools participants can take with them
- Participant feedback and a post-session summary
In-Spire Growth Package
Multi-session cohort · 4–8 weeks
Best for: Schools who want more than a one-time workshop and aim for learning to carry into day-to-day work.
- Kickoff and facilitated learning sessions
- Applied activities tied to workplace challenges
- Between-session reflection or practice
- Manager discussion guide or implementation toolkit
- Closing session and outcomes report
In-Spire Partnership Package
Quarterly or 6–12-month engagement
Best for: Organizations seeking sustained professional development across teams or departments.
- Organizational needs assessment
- Customized learning pathway
- Multiple cohorts or staff groups
- Leadership or manager alignment sessions
- Follow-up implementation support
- Aggregate impact reporting and recommendations
In-Spire Program Philosophy
Highlights from the In-Spire Program!
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