Quitting teaching

There is life after teaching! Ten wild things I learned after leaving the classroom that you need to know to help you plan your exit strategy.

"We had a lockdown every year."

Should I Quit Teaching? Who quits on the kids? But this is what I went to school for? My family needs the money? Its all I know what to do? These were the thoughts moving in my head the months and months of choosing to quit my teaching job. I am a good teacher. Sometimes ... Read More about Why I Quit Teaching

Reasons I am quitting teaching. Teaching is stressful. It is mentally and emotionally overwhelming. My health, my safety, and my kids, are being put first. #teacherlife #reasonstoquitteaching #leavingeducation

What happened when I quit teaching? It could be different than what you think and I know some other teachers may be feeling this too...

Why Good Teachers Quit Teaching. Being a teacher can really take a toll on a person both physically and emotionally. The burnout is real. Check out these reasons and infographic on why teachers are ready to throw in the towel. #teacher #teaching #inspiration

I've gone through the process of deciding to quit a teaching job four times. Yes, four. Once was to leave for a (supposedly) better job, once was to relocate, and once was to leave teaching permanently due to burnout. The other was due to the unhealthy atmosphere in the school. It never seriously crossed my

I've been in that position, too. You see, I've quit teaching twice: once because the school environment was so toxic that I hated my job.

I may ruffle some feathers with this week’s article. But it’s a critical topic, and thus worth taking the heat. Last week, I detailed how to not quit teaching. If you haven’t yet read the article, I recommend doing so before continuing. In that ... Read more

What happened when I quit teaching? It could be different than what you think and I know some other teachers may be feeling this too...