Dec 03 2024 33 mins 1
👩🏫 Are you a teacher wrestling with the "stay or go" dilemma? This vulnerable and honest episode might be your roadmap!
Episode Description: In this deeply personal episode, experienced educator Grace Stevens shares her transformative journey of leaving full-time teaching, discovering unexpected challenges in her new life, and ultimately finding her way back to the classroom—but on her own terms.
Key Insights You'll Discover: 🔍 The REAL reasons teachers consider leaving their profession 💡 Surprising emotional and professional gaps created by stepping away from education 🌈 How flexibility doesn't always equal fulfillment 💪 Strategies for maintaining passion while protecting your well-being 🤝 The irreplaceable value of human connection in teaching
Raw Moment Alert: During a conference exercise, Grace discovered she scored incredibly low in "validation" and "purpose" - a revelation that sparked her return to teaching.
Pro Tip for Educators: Grace advocates for normalized sabbaticals and more flexible re-entry paths in education.
Memorable Quote: "Is my life easier without teaching? A hundred percent. But it is not as full."
Who Should Listen?
- Teachers contemplating a career transition
- Educators experiencing burnout
- School leaders interested in teacher retention
- Anyone seeking an authentic story of professional reinvention
➡️ To get your FREE 🎁 PDF Guide The Professional Teacher's Guide to Saying "No" visit: www.gracestevens.com/sayno
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