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Why are teachers quitting? Teaching in today’s world isn’t just about lesson plans and curriculum—it’s about navigating trauma, burnout, and a system that often leaves educators unsupported. In this deeply personal interview, I sit down with Michelle, an experienced educator, to unpack the overlapping challenges of teaching in a post-pandemic classroom while grappling with personal and professional trauma.

We dive into how the pandemic changed the classroom forever, highlighting the academic, social, and emotional hurdles teachers and students are facing:

The Academic Fallout: Many students who spent their foundational years learning virtually are missing critical skills, especially in reading and math. We discuss how this generation struggles with even basic tasks, like reading simple words, solving basic math problems, or knowing their birthdays and home addresses.

Attention Spans & Motivation: Social media and instant gratification have left students with shorter attention spans, less motivation to learn, and an increased reliance on external validation.

Unrealistic Expectations: Teachers are expected to teach grade-level content to students who are years behind academically, often with little support or resources.

But the challenges don’t stop at academics. Michelle and I delve into the emotional toll of teaching and how systemic issues affect both students and teachers:

Second-Hand Trauma: Teachers are regularly exposed to the heartbreaking realities their students face, from unparented children to family instability, leaving educators emotionally drained.

Triggers and Trauma: Both Michelle and I have high ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) scores, and we share how teaching students with similar trauma often reopens old wounds.

The Impact of Burnout: Juggling personal hardships—like losing family members, caring for sick parents, and managing our own health—while being expected to "show up" for students every day is a weight many educators carry in silence.

Boundaries and Self-Care: From not being able to go to the bathroom to feeling overstimulated by constant demands, we talk about the importance of drawing boundaries and why it's often impossible in the current system.

We also discuss the systemic issues in teacher preparation programs, which fail to equip educators for the realities of teaching today, and the lack of support for teachers dealing with personal grief, chronic stress, and health challenges.

This interview is a raw, unfiltered look at the intersection of teaching, trauma, and the emotional cost of being an educator in today’s world. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or advocate for education reform, this conversation sheds light on the urgent need for systemic change and more support for educators.

💬 Join the conversation: Have you experienced or witnessed similar challenges in education? Let’s share our stories and create a community of understanding and change.

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