11: Why I quit teaching, the story you have to hear to believe.
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- čas přidán 28. 01. 2018
- As most of you know, I am a retired school teacher. Yep at the ripe old age of 26 I retired from the classroom and hung up my red pen. However, I bet money that you don’t know the true (although unbelievable story) of why I ultimately decided to leave the classroom. This story is guaranteed to make your jaw drop. Before I tell that story, here is my background of how and why I got into education, plus the biggest life lessons I learned from teaching.
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As I retired teacher i can state that one of the hardest things to do is to tell some parents the truth about their child.
I taught for 12 years and didn’t realize how miserable teaching made my whole existence. I absolutely loved my students and lived and breathed for them but administrators parents and test scores did me in. I remember feeling relieved when I was diagnosed with a rare neurological disease that has impacted by entire life because I knew I would finally leave teaching. I am finally taking care of myself and even with this disease I feel better than I have in years.
Unfortunately, speaking the truth to some parents can create a negative environment especially on report card days. Some parents are in complete denial and believe it's all the teacher's fault.
As teachers we have little to no parental support and NO ONE takes responsibility for anything. I am ready for change as well
I work in a Title 1 school. Everyone gets free lunch. And interestingly, most of these kids leave school early for their trips to Disney. Multiple trips to Disney.
The American education system is broken. The sense of humanity empathy and compassion in general society is severely lacking. The next generation is lost and by our hands Parents refuse to stand solid to their children. No is considered child abuse and they teach a sense of entitlement. We will reap what we've sown. Teachers have so much to overcome so much. In the end it's society that will pay this bill. To all good teachers parents and people. Please keep your lights strong. We truly need you for the darkness that is now in full swing.
Teaching~ I LOVED it. Started in the early '90s. Took some years off to raise my own children. Went back. I was still able to navigate well after years away. Thank God. Usually, most parents were very supportive. I had good relationships with kids and parents and the administration. Then the pressure of high-stakes testing came in. I learned how to do what the school district wanted although it was not good for those kids. I tried my very best to balance all that testing with plenty of joy and love in my own classroom with great hands-on projects. The kids did phenomenally. Lots of encouragement ~and they would also encourage each other. I loved that! I put their QUALITY hard work of joy and creativity out in the hallway year after year. Usually would update those about once a month.
I’m a teacher nothing will make my jaw drop. 😂
Whoa..my second year teaching I was threatened from my student's older siblings that they would be waiting for me in the parking lot (the student was the sweetest, btw). To actually have been assaulted? That's insane...and to have admin joke about it? Disgusting. It's scary when the bullies are the ones in charge💔 I quit after my 3rd year and 3 weeks before school ended (now 13 years ago) I've carried so much guilt and shame all of these years for not feeling tough enough to stick it out, after hearing all of these quitting stories has been so healing!! I wish TouTube was big in 2007 when I quit! Thanks for sharing ❤️
ok my aunt was a principle.what she did was when kids were acting up she would call the parents and make them come get
The awakening is coming for public schools. Market forces will correct and more and more independent thinkers will find alternatives for education.
I started substitute teaching and the weirdest thing for me is that there are no school books and homework.😬 (Yes even in highschool)
I hate to hear that you weren't supported but that's education. I am glad you came out on a good, promising side. Thanks for sharing your story.
Very eye-opening. And I'm sorry for what those women did to you. Then again, like you stated here, it all worked out for the best. Congratulations on your success and your freedom. I'm not a teacher myself, but this was very inspirational for me. I love the bible verse that reads "All things work out good for those who love the Lord." I forget to remember that sometimes and your video reminded me of this today. Thank you. 🤗
Educators need to stop saying “I am not in this profession for the money”. When we say that, it undervalues our worth to our society and justifies how we are viewed in the United States. When we say those words of not being in it for the money just continues the notion that teachers do not deserve better pay and working environments.
A toxic workplace starts at the top. Principals who disrespect their teachers should be fired. I'm sorry for your experience.
if you enjoy teaching then have your own classes at your house. Chose your students. Get out of the system you don't need it.
Homeschool for the win.
I know very much the pain of being ridiculed and not being supported by the people who should be in your corner. This happened to me during my postgrad work :/ Do not feel like you’re in the wrong, you’re quite right to expect support and be disappointed at not getting it.
Sounds like my teaching experience. I now teach online.