Webinar: Nourishing educators ‒ The impact of food and nutrition on teacher wellbeing with Dr Tammie Jakstas | Tuesday 25 August

Teachers are powerful food and nutrition influencers, yet their own wellbeing is rarely the focus of food and nutrition research or professional learning. In this webinar, Dr Tammie Jakstas shares findings from a national longitudinal study exploring how food, time pressure and everyday eating practices intersect with teacher stress, coping and burnout. Using a teacher first lens, this session unpacks why food agency (our skills, confidence, attitudes and the realities of time) matters for wellbeing, not just in theory, but in the lived experience of teaching. Designed for teachers, dietitians and education professionals, the session blends evidence with practical, realistic strategies you can apply immediately. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how small, achievable shifts in diet quality, food preparation and protected eating time can support both personal wellbeing and professional capacity. This session is not about doing more, it’s about nourishing yourself so you can sustain the work you do so well.