Educator Burnout Part Two

Educator Burnout Part 2

And again we address the topic - why? Because it’s pretty broad, actually.  There are many reasons teachers are burned out.  

 

We have addressed the mental health of students and families.  We haven’t addressed any mental health needs of our staff - teachers, support, administrators - everyone is affected and hurting - the only trouble is everyone is so professional they refuse to display it.  

 

We know bullying is going on  - from peers, students, other staff, and admin, but what can we do when you cannot even trust your union reps?  What can you do when parents and admin work against you?  What can you do when they keep changing the plan in the middle of the last sentence and you’re obliged to carry on? 

 

Teachers were already feeling the stretch before the pandemic. Then, they arose like warriors to carry out their missions for the students and families.  Many schools created help networks that kept families fed, clothed, and sheltered, while also working to keep them connected with wifi, cable, and education.   Then came the summer where constant updates, and meetings, and the media blasted the latest figures daily.  Teachers were on-guard so they knew what to expect in the fall, the winter, the spring.  And yet, none saw fit to work with the teachers to bring them back down from that heightened state - they merely “plunked” them back into their rooms and told them to work - and with new rules, and new responsibilities on top of the ones they were already reeling from.  

 

In our episode today, we address these and also bring up some long-needed remedies.  

Join us. 

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Teachers were already leaving the profession due to stress, then Covid-19 hit