A former classroom teacher, instructional coach, and building-level leader, Dr. Tina H. Boogren understands firsthand what it means to carry significant responsibility—at work, at home, and within ourselves. Her lived experience in education, paired with a deep commitment to wellness, has shaped a body of work that now resonates with educators, caregivers, leaders, and anyone navigating the complexity of modern life.

 

Dr. Boogren is the author of numerous best-selling books focused on wellness, motivation, and sustainable success, 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 earned the Independent Publisher’s Gold Award in the Education category. She is also the author of Supporting Beginning Teachers; Coaching for Educator Wellness: A Guide to Supporting New and Experienced Teachers; and 180 Days of Physical Wellness for Busy Educators. She 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. She also contributed to Women Who Lead: Insights, Inspiration, and Guidance to Grow as an Educator, edited by Janel Keating and Dr. Jasmine K. Kullar.

 

While deeply rooted in education, Dr. Boogren’s work extends beyond schools. Grounded in the science of well-being, motivation, behavior change, and resilience, her work helps people sustain energy, purpose, and clarity—without waiting for “someday.” Her approach emphasizes micro- choices, gratitude, community, and designing a life that supports how you want to feel, even in demanding seasons. 

 

Her contributions have earned national recognition, including being named 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 Wall Street Journal Who’s Who of Distinguished Leaders honoree. 

 

Dr. Boogren 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 academic background, she is a Level One Certified Nutrition Coach and a Specialist in Change Psychology through Precision Nutrition, and she holds a Women’s Coaching Specialist Certification through Girls Gone Strong. 

 

Beyond her writing and speaking, Dr. Boogren hosts the weekly podcast Everyday Wellness 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 sessions for audiences across education, leadership, and beyond. Her dynamic presentations blend humor, heartfelt storytelling, and research-backed strategies, leaving audiences energized and equipped with practical tools to support well-being, prevent burnout, and live with greater intention.

 

When she’s not on stage or writing, Dr. Boogren practices what she preaches—embracing everyday delight, movement, and time with her family in Colorado. She is on a mission to remind people that their well-being matters—and that caring for themselves is not a luxury, but a powerful act that benefits families, workplaces, and communities.