Q1 What is the primary grade level you - Texas Music · PDF fileQ1 What is the primary grade level you teach? Answered: 3,378 Skipped: 0 Total 3,378 Middle School High School Elementary

36.94% 1,248

33.45% 1,130

20.84% 704

3.76% 127

2.66% 90

1.39% 47

0.50% 17

0.27% 9

0.18% 6

Q1 What is the primary grade level youteach?

Answered: 3,378 Skipped: 0

Total 3,378

Middle School

High School

Elementary

College

Private LessonTeacher

Not a teacher

College Student

Retired

PreK

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

36.94%

33.45%

20.84%

3.76%

2.66%

1.39%

0.50%

0.27%

0.18%

Answer Choices Responses

Middle School

High School

Elementary

College

Private Lesson Teacher

Not a teacher

College Student

Retired

PreK

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Balance or Burnout: March 2016 Survey of TMEA Members

43.78% 1,479

11.34% 383

22.32% 754

20.13% 680

2.43% 82

Q2 What is your primary TMEA Division?Answered: 3,378 Skipped: 0

Total 3,378

Band

Orchestra

Vocal

Elementary

College

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Band

Orchestra

Vocal

Elementary

College

2 / 53


95.23% 3,217

4.11% 139

0.65% 22

Q3 Is your job part- or full-time?Answered: 3,378 Skipped: 0

Total 3,378

Full-time

Part-time

Not currentlyteaching

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Full-time

Part-time

Not currently teaching

3 / 53


0.00% 0

3.58% 121

5.45% 184

12.43% 420

19.89% 672

28.30% 956

30.34% 1,025

Q4 How many years have you taughtmusic?


Total 3,378

I'm a student

Less than 1

1-2

3-5

6-10

11-20

21+

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


I'm a student

Less than 1

1-2

3-5

6-10

11-20

21+

4 / 53


3.98% 131

7.12% 234

19.92% 655

33.67% 1,107

35.31% 1,161

Q5 How many contact hours (directlyinteracting with students) do you spend

during the work week?Answered: 3,288 Skipped: 90

Total 3,288

0-10

11-20

21-30

31-40

41+

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


0-10

11-20

21-30

31-40

41+

5 / 53


38.66% 1,271

43.19% 1,420

12.53% 412

3.10% 102

2.52% 83

Q6 How many non-contact work hours doyou spend during the work week(administrative work, planning,

communications, etc.)?Answered: 3,288 Skipped: 90

Total 3,288

0-10

11-20

21-30

31-40

41+

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


0-10

11-20

21-30

31-40

41+

6 / 53


83.39% 2,742

13.84% 455

1.58% 52

0.43% 14

0.76% 25

Q7 During the work week, how many hoursdo you usually spend working from home?


Total 3,288

0-10

11-20

21-30

31-40

41+

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


0-10

11-20

21-30

31-40

41+

7 / 53


13.69% 450

31.78% 1,045

33.82% 1,112

13.96% 459

6.75% 222

Q8 How many hours do you usually workeach weekend?


Total 3,288

0

1-2

2-5

5-10

10+

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


0

1-2

2-5

5-10

10+

8 / 53


2.23% 73

4.18% 137

13.93% 456

37.26% 1,220

30.02% 983

12.37% 405

Q9 How many students do you teachdirectly every week?


Total 3,274

0-20

21-50

51-100

101-200

201-500

501+

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


0-20

21-50

51-100

101-200

201-500

501+

9 / 53


45.20% 1,480

26.15% 856

20.59% 674

4.92% 161

3.15% 103

Q10 How many teachers work with you toteach those students?


Total 3,274

0

1

2-3

3-5

5+

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


0

1

2-3

3-5

5+

10 / 53


58.69% 1,908

38.08% 1,238

3.23% 105

Q11 How much earlier than your officialschool start time do you arrive?


Total 3,251

Less than 1hour

1-2 hours

More than 2hours

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Less than 1 hour

1-2 hours

More than 2 hours

11 / 53


19.19% 624

46.02% 1,496

23.75% 772

11.04% 359

Q12 How much later than the end of theschool day do you usually leave?


Total 3,251

Less than 1hour

1-2 hours

2-3 hours

More than 3hours

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Less than 1 hour

1-2 hours

2-3 hours

More than 3 hours

12 / 53


6.00% 195

11.97% 389

63.52% 2,065

18.52% 602

Q13 How much conference time do youhave each day?


Total 3,251

None

0-30 min

31 min-60 min

1 hour+

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


None

0-30 min

31 min-60 min

1 hour+

13 / 53


66.13% 2,144

26.06% 845

5.77% 187

2.04% 66

Q14 If you have an additional non-teachingjob, how many hours do you work there

each week?Answered: 3,242 Skipped: 136

Total 3,242

I don't

1-10 hours

10-20 hours

20+ hours

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


I don't

1-10 hours

10-20 hours

20+ hours

14 / 53


Q15 How stressful are the following?Answered: 3,202 Skipped: 176

Work load/workhours

Disciplineproblems

Inadequate Pay

Administrativework

Gainingadministrato...

15 / 53


Gainingcommunity/pa...

Parent/teacherconferences

Working withcolleagues

Working withthe booster...

Teachingstudents

16 / 53


13.37%427

46.34%1,480

39.70%1,268

0.59%19

3,194

23.52%750

41.20%1,314

33.21%1,059

2.07%66

3,189

24.55%785

39.87%1,275

32.02%1,024

3.56%114

3,198

17.64%562

57.56%1,834

23.57%751

1.22%39

3,186

38.17%1,220

37.52%1,199

22.37%715

1.94%62

3,196

30.03%959

45.37%1,449

22.14%707

2.47%79

3,194

30.68%981

42.28%1,352

15.57%498

11.48%367

3,198

54.02%1,727

35.81%1,145

8.98%287

1.19%38

3,197

29.62%946

23.01%735

7.64%244

39.73%1,269

3,194

36.59%1,169

55.62%1,777

7.48%239

0.31%10

3,195

Not Stressful Somewhat Stressful Very Stressful N/A

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Not Stressful Somewhat Stressful Very Stressful N/A Total

Work load/work hours

Discipline problems

Inadequate Pay

Administrative work

Gaining administrator support

Gaining community/parent support

Parent/teacher conferences

Working with colleagues

Working with the booster club

Teaching students

17 / 53


15.59% 499

58.06% 1,858

24.00% 768

2.34% 75

Q16 My job-related stress is:Answered: 3,200 Skipped: 178

Total 3,200

Constantlyhigh—it’s...

High, butbalanced by...

Not high—Ioccasionally...

Low

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Constantly high—it’s unmanageable

High, but balanced by other activities/interests

Not high—I occasionally feel stressed, but not constantly

Low

18 / 53


51.80% 1,652

48.20% 1,537

Q17 Right now, do you feel burned out byyour work? (e.g., you’re mostly

overwhelmed, exhausted, feel isolated,underappreciated, experience high anxiety,

have no enthusiasm)Answered: 3,189 Skipped: 189

Total 3,189

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

19 / 53


77.64% 2,479

22.36% 714

Q18 Have you ever taken a break fromteaching or sought other employment

because of burnout?Answered: 3,193 Skipped: 185

Total 3,193

No

Yes

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


No

Yes

20 / 53


63.62% 2,030

36.38% 1,161

Q19 Are you considering a career changebecause of burnout?


Total 3,191

No

Yes

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

63.62%

36.38%


No

Yes

21 / 53


83.13% 2,632

64.15% 2,031

49.31% 1,561

Q20 Which of the following are typicallypart of your Monday-Friday outside of

work?Answered: 3,166 Skipped: 212

Time withfamily/friends

Internet/Computer-based...

Reading

Playing withpets

Non-music-related hobbies

Community/church music groups

Cooking

Exercise/groupsports

Saying no torequests for...

Other

Video Games

Communityservice

Meditation

Counseling/support groups

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Time with family/friends

Internet/Computer-based activities (surfing, social media, etc.)

Reading

22 / 53


44.22% 1,400

43.30% 1,371

42.58% 1,348

41.91% 1,327

39.64% 1,255

25.96% 822

21.73% 688

18.13% 574

11.05% 350

9.76% 309

3.28% 104

Total Respondents: 3,166

Playing with pets

Non-music-related hobbies

Community/church music groups

Cooking

Exercise/group sports

Saying no to requests for my time

Other

Video Games

Community service

Meditation

Counseling/support groups

23 / 53


60.16% 1,904

57.12% 1,808

41.80% 1,323

40.22% 1,273

19.40% 614

17.88% 566

17.79% 563

16.62% 526

15.48% 490

7.71% 244

Q21 What outside of work fuels yourpassion for music? (where you’re not

teaching/directing)Answered: 3,165 Skipped: 213

Attendingmusic...

Listening tohigh quality...

Being a memberof a...

Practicing

Studying othermusic forms...

Composing/arranging

Studying otherarts

Other

Reading aboutmusicians

Nothing

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Attending music performances

Listening to high quality recordings

Being a member of a community/church music group

Practicing

Studying other music forms than the one I teach

Composing/arranging

Studying other arts

Other

Reading about musicians

Nothing

24 / 53


31.94% 1,014

68.06% 2,161

Q22 Do you have someone you turn towhen you need help coping with work-

related challenges? (a designated mentor orsomeone who simply fills that role for you)


Total 3,175

No

Yes

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


No

Yes

26 / 53


85.22% 1,833

15.30% 329

9.44% 203

8.69% 187

2.70% 58

Q23 When do you interact with thismentor/supporter?Answered: 2,151 Skipped: 1,227


I contact themon an as-nee...

My mentorchecks in wi...

We schedulevisits and t...

My mentorvisits me in...

I haven’t yetasked them f...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


I contact them on an as-needed basis

My mentor checks in with me occasionally to see how I’m doing

We schedule visits and talk about any issues I may be having

My mentor visits me in the classroom to offer feedback

I haven’t yet asked them for help

27 / 53


47.11% 1,482

21.14% 665

17.83% 561

12.75% 401

1.18% 37

Q24 When do you usually respond to work-related communications (e.g., emails,

voicemails, texts)?Answered: 3,146 Skipped: 232

Total 3,146

At work orhome—at any...

At work orhome—until a...

Only atwork—during ...

Only atwork—as soon...

Other

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


At work or home—at any time

At work or home—until a designated cutoff time

Only at work—during a specific time period

Only at work—as soon as I receive them

Other

28 / 53


35.75% 1,104

30.47% 941

23.19% 716

17.45% 539

4.86% 150

3.66% 113

Q26 Do you designate any time in yourweekday as tech-free?



No—technologyuse isn't an...

No—but I’dlike to

During mealsoutside of work

Late night/atime designa...

As soon as Iget home

A specifictime period ...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


No—technology use isn't an issue for me

No—but I’d like to

During meals outside of work

Late night/a time designated before sleep

As soon as I get home

A specific time period set aside each day

30 / 53


44.92% 1,410

35.62% 1,118

19.46% 611

Q27 In general, do you believe the way youuse your personal tech devices helps orhinders your ability to achieve balance?


Total 3,139

Helps

Neither

Hinders

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Helps

Neither

Hinders

31 / 53


5.36% 168

51.45% 1,612

40.82% 1,279

2.36% 74

Q28 How many hours of sleep do youusually get?


Total 3,133

Fewer than 5hours

5-6 hours

7-8 hours

8+ hours

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Fewer than 5 hours

5-6 hours

7-8 hours

8+ hours

32 / 53


38.65% 1,211

42.00% 1,316

15.03% 471

4.31% 135

Q29 How often do you exercise?Answered: 3,133 Skipped: 245

Total 3,133

I don’texercise

1-3 times/week

3-5 times/week

Every day

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


I don’t exercise

1-3 times/week

3-5 times/week

Every day

33 / 53


77.79% 1,485

18.23% 348

3.98% 76

Q30 When do you exercise during theweek?

Answered: 1,909 Skipped: 1,469

Total 1,909

After work

Before work

During a breakin the work day

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


After work

Before work

During a break in the work day

34 / 53


54.86% 1,050

29.68% 568

7.05% 135

5.43% 104

2.98% 57

Q31 What is your most common type ofexercise?


Total 1,914

Endurance/Aerobic (walking,...

Two or more ofthe above...

Strength(weights,...

Flexibility(yoga,...

Sports(tennis, gol...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Endurance/Aerobic (walking, jogging, cycling)

Two or more of the above equally

Strength (weights, resistance bands)

Flexibility (yoga, stretching)

Sports (tennis, golf, softball, etc.)

35 / 53


38.45% 1,197

25.86% 805

16.67% 519

11.60% 361

3.18% 99

2.06% 64

1.51% 47

0.67% 21

Q32 Describe how you feel about theamount of exercise you get:


Total 3,113

I want toexercise mor...

I want toexercise mor...

I plan toincrease the...

I feel goodabout my...

I havephysical...

I won’texercise...

Other

I don'tbecause I ca...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


I want to exercise more, but I have no time

I want to exercise more, but I can’t find the motivation

I plan to increase the amount of exercise I get

I feel good about my exercise

I have physical issues/limitations that prevent me from exercising

I won’t exercise because I really dislike it

Other

I don't because I can’t afford an exercise facility membership

36 / 53


35.48% 1,102

29.56% 918

18.48% 574

15.58% 484

0.90% 28

Q34 Your breakfast:Answered: 3,106 Skipped: 272

Total 3,106

I eat at homebefore school

I eat in mycar on the w...

I usuallydon’t eat...

I eat at school

Other

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


I eat at home before school

I eat in my car on the way to school

I usually don’t eat breakfast

I eat at school

Other

38 / 53


47.25% 1,469

20.30% 631

11.71% 364

7.59% 236

6.47% 201

4.73% 147

1.96% 61

Q35 What describes a typical lunch duringthe week:


Total 3,109

Prepared lunch(sandwich,...

Leftovers

Fast food

Schoolcafeteria food

Other

I usuallydon’t eat lunch

Snack food(chips,...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Prepared lunch (sandwich, etc.)

Leftovers

Fast food

School cafeteria food

Other

I usually don’t eat lunch

Snack food (chips, crackers, popcorn, vending machine food)

39 / 53


1.09% 34

8.92% 277

60.82% 1,889

29.17% 906

Q36 How much time is usually available toeat lunch?


Total 3,106

None

1-10 minutes

11-29 minutes

30+ minutes

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


None

1-10 minutes

11-29 minutes

30+ minutes

40 / 53


39.79% 1,234

23.80% 738

22.06% 684

11.35% 352

3.00% 93

Q37 What do you think about your lunchfood choice:


Total 3,101

I believe Ieat well

I want to eathealthier fo...

I’ve beenworking to...

I'm unconcerned

Other

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


I believe I eat well

I want to eat healthier food, but don’t feel able (schedule, cost, knowledge, etc.)

I’ve been working to change my lunch choices to be healthier

I'm unconcerned

Other

41 / 53


61.97% 1,923

31.78% 986

15.98% 496

Q39 Do you use an app or other means fortracking your movement and/or what you

eat & drink?Answered: 3,103 Skipped: 275


No

I track mymovement

I track what Ieat & drink

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


No

I track my movement

I track what I eat & drink

43 / 53


79.10% 931

20.90% 246

Q40 Do you believe this tracking helps youmake healthier choices?


Total 1,177

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

44 / 53


47.67% 563

52.33% 618

Q42 Do you believe you currently have ahealthy balance in your work and non-work

life?Answered: 1,181 Skipped: 2,197

Total 1,181

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

46 / 53


40.40% 1,248

59.60% 1,841

Q43 Since you began teaching, at somepoint did you change your eating and/orexercise habits and experience a bettersense of balance and reduced stress?


Total 3,089

No

Yes

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


No

Yes

47 / 53


86.10% 2,601

13.90% 420

Q45 Would you like TMEA to publish storiesabout TMEA members who have

significantly changed their approach towellness and who believe it has helped

them achieve a better work/life balance?Answered: 3,021 Skipped: 357

Total 3,021

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

49 / 53


83.36% 2,564

75.62% 2,326

74.09% 2,279

60.50% 1,861

54.78% 1,685

54.75% 1,684

19.08% 587

Q47 What will you do this summer forrestoration? Whatever it is—enjoy!



Spend moretime with...

Travel

Sleep more

Exercise more

Catch up onTV/Movies

Read forpleasure

Other

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Spend more time with family/friends

Travel

Sleep more

Exercise more

Catch up on TV/Movies

Read for pleasure

Other

51 / 53


14.24% 438

8.29% 255

12.20% 375

11.48% 353

14.50% 446

12.39% 381

14.50% 446

7.93% 244

2.47% 76

1.98% 61

Q48 How would you rate your stress levelnow that you've finished this survey?


1 (calm)

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10 (crazystressed)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


1 (calm)

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10 (crazy stressed)

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Q1 What is the primary grade level you - Texas Music · PDF fileQ1 What is the primary grade level you teach? Answered: 3,378 Skipped: 0 Total 3,378 Middle School High School Elementary