My Career Is Killing Me. Lucia Reyes Exits The Classroom For Her Mental Health.

Let's chat about our true superstars – teachers, the ones shaping the future, molding minds, and basically ruling the world, but are they getting the high-fives and gold stars they deserve? Nope! Teachers worldwide are stuck in the school of hard knocks, dealing with exploitation and playing dodgeball with injustice.

Lucia Reyes, a rebellious educator, shares her story of breaking out of exploitative situations and finding the balance between educating and advocating for what was right. If you are ready to witness teachers slam-dunking against inequality and being treated like the unshakable educators they are, this episode is for you!

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

1. Hear Lucia’s story on leaving the school system after 20 years to prioritize her own mental health.

2. Listen out for signs that you may be able to relate to when considering leaving a workplace due to toxicity, values misalignment and burnout. 

3. Understand the complexities teachers and students face in many school systems.

4. Hear ways to improve your workplace relationships if you are staying in your career and are unhappy.

5. Learn about the intersection of racism, oppression, education systems and mental health.

6. Learn about ESTE.Inc a nonprofit geared towards helping schools, students and communities in rebellious ways. 

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