A former classroom teacher, instructional coach, and building-level leader, Dr. Boogren
understands the challenges and triumphs of education firsthand. She is the author of numerous best-selling books, including The Beginning Teacher’s Field Guide: Embarking on Your First Years; 180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators; and Take Time for You: Self-Care Action Plans for Educators, which learned the Independent Publisher’s Gold Award in the Education category. She also authored Supporting Beginning Teachers; Coaching for Educator Wellness: A Guide to Supporting New and Experienced Teachers; 180 Days of Physical Wellness for Busy Educators; and coauthored Educator Wellness: A Guide for Sustaining Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Social Well-Being with Dr. Timothy D. Kanold; The Educator Wellness Plan Book & Journal with Dr. Kanold and Dr. Jasmine K. Kullar, and Motivating and Inspiring Students: Strategies to Awaken the Learner with Robert J. Marzano, Darrell Scott, and Ming Lee Newcomb. Additionally, she contributed to Women Who Lead: Insights, Inspiration, and Guidance to Grow as an Educator, edited by Janel Keating and Dr. Jasmine K. Kullar.

Dr. Boogren’s work is deeply rooted in the science of well-being, motivation, and resilience, helping educators sustain their passion while fostering a culture of wellness, retention, and student achievement in schools. Her contributions to the field have earned her recognition as one of the Top 30 Global Gurus in Education, a Marquis Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in Professional Women recipient, and a Who’s Who of Distinguished Leaders honoree in the Wall Street Journal.

She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa, a master’s degree with an administrative endorsement from the University of Colorado Denver, and a doctorate in educational administration and policy studies from the University of Denver. In addition to her extensive background in education, Dr. Boogren is a Level One Certified Nutrition Coach and a Specialist in Change Psychology through Precision Nutrition. She also holds a Women’s Coaching Specialist Certification through Girls Gone Strong.

Beyond her writing and speaking engagements, Dr. Boogren hosts the weekly podcast Self-Care for Educators with Dr. Tina H. Boogren and serves as co-director of Solution Tree’s Wellness Solutions for Educators alongside Dr. Timothy D. Kanold.

As a national consultant and keynote speaker, Dr. Boogren delivers inspiring and transformative professional development sessions across the country. Her dynamic presentations blend humor, heartfelt storytelling, and research-backed strategies, leaving audiences energized and equipped with actionable tools to prioritize self-care and prevent burnout while also emphasizing instruction and increasing student achievement.
 

When she’s not on stage or writing, Dr. Boogren practices what she preaches embracing everyday delight, movement, and spending time with her family in Colorado. She is on a mission to remind every educator that their well-being matters—and that by caring for themselves, they can better serve their students and communities.