Shantel Patt is a wife, mother, educator, and the bold creative force behind minimalist books that spark joy, inspire calm, and awaken confidence. With a passion for simplicity and soul, her work invites readers to slow down, embrace mindful moments, and live with intention.
For those stepping into teaching, Class Is In Session: The Expectant Teacher Survival Handbook is an essential, heart-centered guide to thriving with courage and compassion in the classroom. When the holidays beckon, Christmas Coloring Book: Bold & Easy wraps you in festive warmth and creative cheer. And for anyone craving playful inspiration, Bold and Easy Coloring Book: Food & Snacks Edition serves up deliciously fun designs to ignite your imagination.
Shantel’s books are more than just pages—they are vibrant invitations to choose love daily, celebrate life boldly, and nurture the soul with creativity. Crafted with heart and filled with intention, her work lights a path toward confidence, calm, and joyful living. Each creation reflects her belief that life is not merely about surviving but about embracing every moment with love and fearless passion.
Shantel Patt is a wife, mother, educator, and the bold creative force behind minimalist books that spark joy, inspire calm, and awaken confidence. With a passion for simplicity and soul, her work invites readers to slow down, embrace mindful moments, and live with intention.
For those stepping into teaching, Class Is In Session: The Expectant Teacher Survival Handbook is an essential, heart-centered guide to thriving with courage and compassion...
By Shantel Patt: August 27, 2025
Remember why you started teaching in the first place? That spark — the hope, the passion, the desire to make a difference?
Sometimes, the noise of day-to-day demands makes that spark hard to hear. But reconnecting with your personal purpose can be a powerful way to reignite joy and motivation.
How to reconnect
The first week is over. Your welcome board is still up (fading, but up). You’ve learned 70% of the names and answered 6,000 variations of “Can I go to the bathroom?”
Now comes the real challenge: establishing your routine — that sacred rhythm that keeps your classroom from turning into pure chaos by third period.
Spoiler alert: it won’t happen overnight. Or even in a week. But it will happen.
Real Talk: Why Routine Matters
Routines aren’t just for students. They’re for your sanity.
They’re the...
Starting your first years in the classroom can be thrilling… and overwhelming. That’s why Class Is In Session: The Expectant Teacher Survival Handbook by Shantel N. Patt is here — your go-to guide to surviving and thriving as a new teacher.
Packed with humor, practical tips, and real-life stories, this handbook will help you navigate rough patches, celebrate small victories, and maintain your love of teaching. Whether you’re dealing with classroom chaos, grading marathons, or the everyday...
