What happens when you decide to quit your dream job since childhood? I talked to Esther Fung about her teaching experience, why she left her job as a middle school teacher, and insights from working with kids. We talked about:
- her experience studying to become a teacher & expectations (0:59)
- the differences between public and private school (3:02)
- insights on teaching middle schoolers (6:27)
- moments when her students made her proud (8:26)
- how Esther, her students, and parents coped with the pandemic how middle schoolers behave on zoom (11:43)
- how to take care of your mental health as a teacher & challenges you face (17:26)
- an average day in the life of a teacher (21:24)
- why she decided to quit her dream job (23:41)
- why it’s okay to change your path (29:12)
- what changes she would like to see in the education field to improve it as a whole (34:57)
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