Why I Quit Teaching: The unedited truth

The truth is that teaching traumatized me. I had to quit for my overall health and wellbeing. If you are currently a teacher and want to leave the profession, or thinking about becoming a teacher, I hope this video gives you some insight on how teaching can possibly impact your health. Well wishes!
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  • @jessykaiser6373
    @jessykaiser63737 күн бұрын

    “Toxic positivity .” You nailed it!

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    7 күн бұрын

    💯

  • @nappyashley
    @nappyashley6 күн бұрын

    Counter-claim: your first point about the pay: even with the low pay as a married woman, this job still SUCKS. I am married, and he can provide all of our needs BUT as an educator since 2008, I REFUSE to go back into the classroom. Even if they increase the pay, I refuse to go back. I will fold cardigans at Target before I go back into the classroom. I just want to you hear from the "other side" of marital status, so that you won't think that once you get married, it won't be so bad...because it won't. Girl, pray and ask the Lord to guide you ANYWHERE but a classroom! lol I hope that all of this doesn't come off pretentious, because I sincerely mean it. I have struggled with whether or not to return, and now...I REFUSE.

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    6 күн бұрын

    I feel the same way. The money is not worth the health risks that come along with the job. I choose to be healthy. That means staying away from certain environments.

  • @shanitab.4988
    @shanitab.49887 күн бұрын

    Preach! Everything you said hits home. You do get labeled at being negative when you talk about the facts. Teaching started to take a toll on my health, so I’m getting to go back to school to get out of the field period. Life is too short to be miserable!

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    7 күн бұрын

    So proud of you! What are you going back to school for? I’m doing counseling.

  • @shanitab.4988

    @shanitab.4988

    6 күн бұрын

    @@kesia_shani I’m going for dental hygiene. Proud of you too and good luck on your new journey! We got this!

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    5 күн бұрын

    @@shanitab.4988 Oh nice! That’s great to hear. I hope you enjoy it.

  • @themasterrogerdelgado
    @themasterrogerdelgado12 күн бұрын

    Love the term "toxic positivity". I feel that, gurl!!!

  • @thepurplediva2957
    @thepurplediva29575 күн бұрын

    After almost 30 years of teaching, I'd like to leave you with some advice. Never let one teaching assignment, school, or even administrator dull your sparkle. While there are commonalities, every school is different. Try a different dynamic and type of school. After 24 years at schools with students of the greatest need and elementary school, I switched to middle school with different dynamics. Best decision of my life. While there are problems at this level, it works for me.

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    5 күн бұрын

    I tried 3 different schools. It’s exhausting to keep switching. 😞 I also tried middle school and high school. I wouldn’t say that it dulled my sparkle, I would say that the system does not appreciate my sparkle. I’m glad you found what works for you. How long did it take to find something suitable for you in the education field?

  • @thepurplediva2957

    @thepurplediva2957

    5 күн бұрын

    @kesia_shani It took 24 years, sadly, and it's not perfect. You are correct about everything you said in your video. You could always get a supplemental certificate and teach something different and less demanding. Get your masters while you are young and work on another level or another field. I'm proud of you for standing in your truth. The professional jealousy and toxic positivity are real. Play the game, advance, and bear them at their own games.

  • @tishar

    @tishar

    3 күн бұрын

    ​@@thepurplediva2957 Professional jealousy...That was also exhausting. I never understood why this exists in teaching.

  • @Authentic-Israelite

    @Authentic-Israelite

    11 сағат бұрын

    Thank you for your honesty. You explained so much of what I’m feeling. I’m close to leaving. No more than 2 yrs. I’m at year 13.

  • @BREASHONTELL

    @BREASHONTELL

    4 сағат бұрын

    @@kesia_shaniit’s ok to know that teaching isn’t for you

  • @Herewegrowclassroom
    @Herewegrowclassroom11 күн бұрын

    You hit the nail on the head with the "toxic positivity." No time to teach because of putting out fires. A student threatened to beat the sh#t out of me because I asked them to put their backpack away. My students grew academically, but it was a very tough road helping them get there. I'm so tired. I'm so happy for you.

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    10 күн бұрын

    I loved seeing the growth in my students. To me that was one of the best things about teaching. I had a student threaten to get their mom to fight me. It’s crazy how in different locations teachers still have stories that are so similar. I’m sorry that happened to you and thank you for your service to the future generations. 🙂 Maybe I’ll do a video about the positives next.

  • @kymberlybonet

    @kymberlybonet

    7 күн бұрын

    What a shame that your story isn't a "one and done." Instead, it's one that across the country, we've all known and heard too well and often. Still, I'm sorry you experienced that, you don't deserve it. I would ask what disciplinary action was taken but I'm afraid that answer will be an insufficient, very familiar answer as well.😞

  • @ceceprincess4758

    @ceceprincess4758

    9 сағат бұрын

    So what happened to the student

  • @Quilter1970
    @Quilter19704 күн бұрын

    I was a teacher for 26 years. Should have walked away years ago. It literally has ruined my health. I have been “retired” since 2021 and when I come across videos like these, I always want to leave a comment to say that you made a great decision. Never look back. ❤. Best wishes for a successful future.

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    3 күн бұрын

    Thank you! ❤️

  • @kymberlybonet
    @kymberlybonet7 күн бұрын

    Wow, so many things to say...As a teacher of more than 20 years, I'll say these things: I am sooo sorry about your experience as a teacher. Those toxic positive teachers are sometimes in denial or, and this is typically the case, the environment SLOWLY grew to be intolerable for them with one disrespect or problem at a time. With that being the case, they honestly don't understand how/why someone just coming in finds the environment intolerable. Think of the parable of frogs and boiling water. With regard to the blame game, I'm going to play a little bit. I believe that the school system is the way it is because of what admin tolerates and what teachers are limited by. To be clear though, expectations of behavior START IN THE HOME. Back in my day, we called it home training and there's a serious lack of that now. Finally, I'm so glad you recovered from your accident!

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    7 күн бұрын

    I am deeply moved by your kindness and understanding. I was nervous to share this experience because I thought people would be overly critical. It feels good to be understood especially by someone who has as much experience as you. People just accept the intolerable conditions because it’s what they’re used to but it doesn’t make it okay. Home training is a HUGE thing lacking in this generation. It’s really heartbreaking to witness.

  • @aielnod
    @aielnod7 күн бұрын

    You have told no lies!!! It it's an exhausting and draining job

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    7 күн бұрын

    🎯

  • @Julia-b9x
    @Julia-b9x3 күн бұрын

    I hear you - I remember having an MRI and thinking “Ah - I don’t have to go to work”.

  • @RP-vy8st
    @RP-vy8st7 күн бұрын

    Hi Kesia, I just found your video. I started teaching last year (elementary school) and it was an absolute nightmare. My number 1 problem was student behaviors. These kids have literally gone feral. Not all of them, but I'd say half of my classes the kids' behaviors were atrocious. I'm a specials teacher so I see the entire school, weekly. I had to write up at least 6 fights last year. And I mean kids literally punching each other, slapping, hitting etc. One kid, out of the blue, went ballistic and hit 7 kids in my classroom. There was no rhyme or reason, he just got up and started hitting and kicking kids. It was crazy. How is anyone supposed to teach in an environment like this? So many times I had to stop my lesson because a kid was hitting another kid, or calling him names. It was a constant struggle of dealing with all these emotional problems the kids came to school with. And like you said, so many times I had to stop my lesson and give a lecture on why we don't hit each other, why we don't call each other names, why we dont stick our fingers and objects in electrical outlets (yes I had 7 and 8 year olds trying to do this in my classroom). It was so draining mentally, every single day. I know kids did not act this awful when I was a kid. They have literally gone feral. I completely understand your frustration and wanting to quit. I am giving myself one more year (Im trying a different school) and see what happens. I pray things are better cause I cant handle another year like last year. Thank you for sharing, and you're definitely not alone in your feelings and struggles!!

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    7 күн бұрын

    The behavior is literally out of control and like you mentioned, how do you teach? Teachers have become parents and counselors without any additional compensation for it. I truly hope that this school year is better for you, but I found that it’s better to leave before you invest too much time. That’s just my personal opinion. If this is what it is the first year, can you commit to this for another 20-30 years? 😬 Something to think about…

  • @RP-vy8st

    @RP-vy8st

    7 күн бұрын

    @@kesia_shani yes exactly! These kids act like wild hyenas. I'm not exaggerating either 😢. We are supposed to be parents and counselors too, on top of teaching! It's impossible! I felt like the majority of my job was just babysitting the kids so the teachers could get their planning periods. You're absolutely right, do I want to do this for the next 30 years?? No, I definitely do not. I pray God help me find another career that I don't dread going to everyday. I wanted to try teaching one more year because I put so much effort into my college degree. Plus we are in a financial bind right now and I have to pay bills. But I do not want to continue in this for the rest of my life. Thank you for your reply ❤️

  • @bonusvampirus

    @bonusvampirus

    7 күн бұрын

    @@kesia_shaniNot only is there no additional compensation, but many admin will now suggest “getting the kids on your side,” by buying them treats out of your own pocket on at least a weekly basis. This was the #1 discipline advice I was given, over and over again. “They won’t behave or turn in their work? Have you tried bringing in cupcakes on Fridays?”

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    6 күн бұрын

    @@bonusvampirusOOOOH!! This is a GREAT point!!! There were teachers at the previous school I worked at who were praised for using their own money to buy supplies and food. That should NOT be something teachers have to do. It should be forbidden! Teachers already don’t make enough.

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    6 күн бұрын

    @@RP-vy8stI will pray for you, too! I didn’t think I could afford grad school but God made a way for me. Keep your faith and trust that there is a way that God already has planned for you. ❤

  • @lostieaddict
    @lostieaddict6 күн бұрын

    you're speaking the truth. my mom's a kindergarten teacher.... a few weeks ago she fell and broke her shoulder and while in excruciating pain was already saying "at least i might not have to go to work." they have paid her so little... like $35k a year, for more than the decade that she's served the school. She comes home and drops onto her bed, unconscious immediately, heartbreaking. Then has to be up at 5 AM being a teacher requires also being counselor, nurse, behavior therapist, parental coach, baby sitter, instructor, community volunteer, and even putting yourself up for verbal abuse from parents and bladder and kidney infections back to back because you might not be guaranteed time to drink water or go to the bathroom while in the classroom. my mom had three kidney infections this year.

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    6 күн бұрын

    First, I hope that your mom is okay. I feel so sad for teachers who feel stuck in the profession. It can truly break your spirit if you don’t take the time to recover. I am wishing your mom the best. ❤

  • @lostieaddict

    @lostieaddict

    5 күн бұрын

    @@kesia_shani Wishing you the best after your accident also. You deserve the best.❤️

  • @mariancounsellor
    @mariancounsellor4 күн бұрын

    Toxic Positivity and Gaslighting is definitely a thing in professions where there are high workloads and risk of burnout.

  • @Born2TeachAndGrow
    @Born2TeachAndGrow7 күн бұрын

    Definitely know how you’re feeling. So glad that you made the best decision for you and that you are physically okay from your accident!!

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    7 күн бұрын

    Aww. Thank you so much. I really appreciate that. 😊

  • @henryrebecca7669
    @henryrebecca76697 күн бұрын

    It makes me so sad to hear this. I just finished my 22nd year of teaching middle school and have been on the struggle bus since COVID. Virtual/Hybrid teaching negatively affected teaching, learning, and social/emotional learning. Unfortunately, you entered teaching during this difficult time and I'm not surprised to hear you say you're done. I'm a mentor teacher in my district and I've heard some of our new teachers echo many of the same things you have said. My advice to them (and you) is before throwing away your dream of teaching, switch districts/schools, grade levels, or both. It's important to find a district or school that is a good fit for you. Having a great administrator can make a world of difference. I've had seven principals within those 22 years. Very few of them were phenomenal and most were mediocre. If I didn't have a phenomenal one right now (and if retirement wasn't in sight), I'm not sure what I would do. I hope that you find joy, passion, and love in whatever position you pursue next.

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    7 күн бұрын

    I appreciate your wisdom. I’ve tried three different schools. Some were better than others, but only by a very tiny bit which was barely noticeable. I really tried to hang in there and I tried many different things. It just didn’t work for me.

  • @nappyashley
    @nappyashley6 күн бұрын

    I am going to show my husband this video and allow him to read the comments of other educators who have chimed in because I want him to know that I have not made this stuff up. Much of your video, I have lived myself EXACTLY here in Florida. It is scary just how similar your story is. God bless you and keep, and may His face shine upon you as you begin your career outside of the classroom, in Jesus' name.

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    6 күн бұрын

    Thank you, love. I believe God will guide me in this next phase of my life. He will guide you, too. It always helps to know you’re not alone. So many similar stories.

  • @1975mickeymouse

    @1975mickeymouse

    11 сағат бұрын

    Thank you for being bold and honest and truthful about this profession! I am also leaving teaching and going back to grad school to change careers due to the strain it has had on my mental health. May the Lord bless and guide you on your next path, as with all of us who have decided to step away from teaching. You are in my prayers and keep moving forward with God by your side!

  • @mariancounsellor
    @mariancounsellor4 күн бұрын

    I can relate to this. I was a Social Worker for 22 years. I stayed way too long but during the pandemic I had enough. I respect anyone who becomes a teacher. You're dealing with students, the workload, planning, dealing with unruly students, safeguarding issues, other staff etc. Glad that you made the best decision for you and I wish you all the best!

  • @samenchanted7776
    @samenchanted7776Күн бұрын

    You are beautiful and kind, and it hurts my heart when kind people are mistreated. All of these teacher stories are making me rethink school for my daughter who is 3. If there’s no respect there, why have my child corrupted in such a toxic environment? So much to think about. Thank you for choosing yourself and walking away.

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    Күн бұрын

    Thank you for your kind comment. ❤️ I don’t have children yet, but it would also concern me if I was a parent. I would definitely not want to send my kids to public school.

  • @Taylormadedesignsllc
    @Taylormadedesignsllc3 күн бұрын

    All you said is truth. I am a high school math teacher myself. I do not want to do this anymore. The kids are disrespectful but the biggest thing for me is administration. Omg!!! They are biased and if you are not their favorite. Oh my God!!! Good for you. I will be leaving soon. I wish I could leave today!!!!

  • @sharinaross1865

    @sharinaross1865

    2 күн бұрын

    Hey are most of your students on grade level.

  • @kpark2024
    @kpark20245 күн бұрын

    I just left the teaching profession at the end of this school year and honestly it’s a transition but I know it’s what’s best for me. I’m so happy for you and your next chapter, I feel you on all points you said!

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    5 күн бұрын

    I’m interested in hearing about what’s next for you. I’m glad you did what was best for you.

  • @kpark2024

    @kpark2024

    5 күн бұрын

    @@kesia_shani thank you! I’m actually starting my own personal training business. If I’m going to work this hard I’d rather do it for myself🤗🫶🏾

  • @brownsugar2u
    @brownsugar2u3 күн бұрын

    Yes. Teaching is an extremely hard job. I quit teaching in 2018 for all of the reasons you've mentioned, and I told myself that I would never come back, but during the pandemic, I missed teaching and I felt a calling to come back in 2020. I like teaching, and I have a passion for it, but this profession is challenging. The negative student behavior, horrible parents, and lack of support from admin make the job harder than it needs to be.

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    Күн бұрын

    I pray that God gives you the strength and wisdom to carry on in this profession without it burning you out again. Thank you for all you do. ❤

  • @aielnod
    @aielnod7 күн бұрын

    That's why I've been trying to find another job. Because I don't feel valued or appreciated it or heard, or seen , in my current job.

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    6 күн бұрын

    I’m sorry you’re going through that. There are other options out there when you’re ready.

  • @williammendoza5171
    @williammendoza51713 күн бұрын

    I respect your honesty! Keeping it too real!

  • @erinmelon
    @erinmelon16 сағат бұрын

    I relate so much to the exhaustion after work. I couldn’t even enjoy the weekends because all I had the energy to do was try and recover from the week and prepare for (that is, stress out about) the next one.

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    16 сағат бұрын

    Yep. I couldn’t do it anymore. It affected my mental and physical health.

  • @mwheeler82
    @mwheeler827 күн бұрын

    This whole thing is facts.

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    7 күн бұрын

    💯✅

  • @michellebolstad2711
    @michellebolstad27112 күн бұрын

    Good for you! You are so smart to make a change now while you're still young. I've also been teaching for 30 years. When you said that you were having to cover classes all the time, I knew exactly how you felt because in the last few years, we also had to do that all the time. I also started to seriously think what about other work I might be able to do. Our district hired permanent building subs, thankfully. I know a teacher who switched to being a real estate agent, one who went to work for Epic because on her 1st grade teacher's salary, her kids qualified for free/reduced lunch, and lots of people who got their reading license and are very happy as reading/math interventionists. My brother realized during his student teaching for high school band that he hated it, so he worked in a factory for a year and then went to teach English in China and loved it. I switched from being a classroom teacher to being an ESL teacher, and that job is lovely because I still have the creative control that we used to have 20 years ago, and the kids and parents are usually great. You probably will try lots of different things before you find your niche. Sending you encouragement in this new chapter of your life.

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    2 күн бұрын

    Thank you for this encouragement! I am in grad school studying to become a therapist.

  • @michellebolstad2711

    @michellebolstad2711

    2 күн бұрын

    @@kesia_shani Lord knows we need those. Good for you.

  • @BREASHONTELL
    @BREASHONTELL3 сағат бұрын

    Girl I feel you 💯 I taught for 12 years and I was over it even tried subbing absolutely not. The students are Terrible especially middle school I hate that grade. 🙄When Covid 19 happened I was glad because I didn’t have to deal with behaviors in person. So during that time I knew teaching was no longer for me any longer it’s not worth the stress that messes with your mental health. Now I work for my self and have a work life balance and the freedom.So it’s completely ok to walk away and know your calling is else where just like I did. Good for you for walking away.❤

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    3 сағат бұрын

    This makes me feel so supported. Thanks, girl. I thought about subbing too but just like you, absolutely not! God has other plans. I’m glad you are living in your freedom and doing better.

  • @rosieschweebie
    @rosieschweebie5 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for your honesty and transparency. In your 3 years of teaching, you were able to sum up everything that I’ve experienced as well. 😢 I’ve worked in the school system, and took care of children on and off for over 25 years. I would leave, and go back, leave and go back, till 2 years ago I realized that for my own physical, mental, and emotional well being, I cannot go back. I definitely made the right decision. I pray you will flourish and thrive in this new season of your life, and that God would bless you with a wonderful job that you actually look forward to going to.❤🙏🏾❤

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    5 күн бұрын

    I am happy you made the right choice for you. I kept trying to make it work too, like an abusive relationship. I kept going back waiting for it to get better and it never did. What do you do now? Thank you for your kind words of blessings and encouragement.

  • @tishar
    @tishar3 күн бұрын

    I also experienced the clique situation while teaching both middle and high school. Act your age people. BTW, I left teaching after 16 years. It was too taxing on my mental health. Best wishes on your new journey

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    3 күн бұрын

    ❤️❤️

  • @fortunatelivingrn
    @fortunatelivingrn10 сағат бұрын

    I am so proud of you for putting yourself first. I was traumatized just dropping my kids off. I homeschool because I couldn’t take the toxic positivity of my kids attending suburban public blue ribbon schools. I pray for the sweet teachers.🙏🏾😇

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    9 сағат бұрын

    Teachers need prayers and so does the entire education system! It’s amazing that you get to homeschool your babies. I would never trust public education with my own kids if I had children.

  • @honeydate
    @honeydate4 күн бұрын

    Omg I can twin with your experience of this nightmare job! Everything you said is my sad life😞

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    4 күн бұрын

    Aww. Are you still teaching? Your life doesn’t have to be sad. I know it’s difficult, but things can change.

  • @GAsantewaa
    @GAsantewaa23 сағат бұрын

    It's very unfortunate and scary what you went through. I grew up in a toxic environment but my parents (immigrants) told me if they had to come to school for foolish things, it was over for me. I just finished my first year of college (full ride at a renowned school) and it was amazing teachers like yall that got me to this point❤❤ I still keep in contact with some and many of them are tired. I live in NYC and saw firsthand that the DOE is fine with the lackluster academic standards and frequent abuse of teachers.

  • @GAsantewaa

    @GAsantewaa

    23 сағат бұрын

    P.S. I hope it didn't feel like I was bragging with my college but I just wanted to emphasize the love and support my teachers poured into me to get me where I am today ❤❤❤ I already fell your energy radiating through the screen. Kids are losing out on such great role models today.

  • @bonusvampirus
    @bonusvampirus7 күн бұрын

    I relate to almost everything you talked about. (Not the pay. I was in Colorado with a masters degree, so the pay was alright.) The complete lack of boundaries, the daily insults, the admin who didn’t want to deal with any of the obvious problems… All of that is so familiar to me. I also used to come home and go straight to bed. If I got out of bed, it was just to get high and watch cartoons (Colorado). My apartment went uncleaned for months and I was so embarrassed because I saw the mess, I just didn’t have the energy to deal with it. All I did, all day long, was play whack-a-mole with bad behaviors and try to bribe kids out of my pocket (PBIS) to do literally any school work. None of these problems were unique to me in my building. Teaching was DESTROYING my mental health and my life. I knew I had to quit when I had a panic attack on the last day of winter break. I wouldn’t go back into teaching for a million dollars a year. If you convinced me that my only option was to teach for the rest of my life, I would kill myself. And then there was the response from most of my family when I told them I was quitting: “Well, I hate my job, and I don’t quit.” Ugh. People don’t get that this teacher exodus is not happening because we all want to follow our bliss and be artists or whatever; it’s happening because this career is KILLING us, and no one cares.

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    7 күн бұрын

    First and foremost, thank you for sharing this with me. I’m sorry that you had such an unbearable experience, but it helps to know that you are not alone and you made the choice to put your health first. Have you considered therapy? It truly is traumatizing. The insults, gaslighting, and abuse really sinks deep when no one is there to listen and you were not able to release those feelings. Someone told me to never take things personally because they are kids, but it doesn’t mean it hurts any less or make the abuse ok. I hear you and your feelings are 100% valid. I’ll be posting videos about what I am doing to heal from the trauma and abuse. It is most definitely a process and I hope you choose to invest in your healing. Sending a virtual hug to you. 💙

  • @ms.herlan7860

    @ms.herlan7860

    3 күн бұрын

    I endorse everything you have written.

  • @sfregion7653
    @sfregion76536 күн бұрын

    Oh my goodness, SAME. Haven't left yet but I might. The toxic positivity/judgement of wanting to not be abused and wanting actual support from admins who make way more than you is probably the worst feeling in the experience. Yes, the behavioral issues are terrible, but the lack of support's the most demoralizing thing.

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    6 күн бұрын

    No one deserves to be abused. It’s very sad that this is a common experience for educators.

  • @joythompson9530
    @joythompson9530Күн бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your Teaching experience thoroughly from the terrific positivity to the cliques amongst the administration and teachers. This is the web I was in last year, my fifth year. I wish I could quit. I'm thankful you were able to leave.

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    Күн бұрын

    Why can’t you leave?

  • @joythompson9530

    @joythompson9530

    Күн бұрын

    @@kesia_shani I don't have any other job to fall on.

  • @brittanyjones2800
    @brittanyjones28003 күн бұрын

    Youuuuuuuuuuuuu are absolutely correct 💙 absolutely can relate

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    3 күн бұрын

    💙💙

  • @aielnod
    @aielnod7 күн бұрын

    I feel you 1000% the job is exhausting and teachers are bullied by the students, admin and the parents. Good for you for getting out😅

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    7 күн бұрын

    I am over exhausted! It’s gonna take me a while to recover.

  • @aielnod

    @aielnod

    7 күн бұрын

    @@kesia_shani me too. I've been on summer vacation for about thirty days now and I still haven't been able to get my selff out of the house trying to recuperate from the exhausted school year . Just been laying around all day.

  • @CraftPlanTeachRepeat
    @CraftPlanTeachRepeat6 күн бұрын

    Good for you! 👏🏾 If it wasn’t for the fact that I have 22 years in I would do it too. I have experienced everything you said! I don’t know you but I’m so happy or you!❤

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    6 күн бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words and thank you for your contributions to the next generation! You deserve so much more!

  • @thehomeeclady
    @thehomeecladyКүн бұрын

    Cliques! Yes!! In addition to the denial of the toxic teachers, the cliques are obnoxious. I worked in a school where those teachers roped the students in on that one as well and gossiped with them, creating a terrible culture - and set a horrible example for our young charges. Yes, like being in HS all over again.

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    Күн бұрын

    I’ve seen it, too. Gossiping with students is next level petty. Smh…

  • @erinmelon

    @erinmelon

    16 сағат бұрын

    I’m convinced that some teachers who didn’t have a good high school experience themselves, or those who peaked in HS, use teaching as a second chance at glory.

  • @thehomeeclady

    @thehomeeclady

    15 сағат бұрын

    Sad, but true.

  • @msisrael439
    @msisrael4393 күн бұрын

    You are so true about groups. I told myself I am not going to let know one stress me I just stayed separated from the negativity. TMH supported me every time I walked in the room when I spoke I spoke his word TMH not my on words. Try working with the little ones.

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    3 күн бұрын

    It can get lonely 😢

  • @msisrael439

    @msisrael439

    3 күн бұрын

    @@kesia_shani Not really, if you want a piece of mind. Why would you want to be friends with people who don't respect you. The world has changed. Its sad but that's the way it is.

  • @Ms.Robinson__
    @Ms.Robinson__15 сағат бұрын

    Congratulations. Take care of yourself.

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    15 сағат бұрын

    I definitely am!

  • @kesia_shani
    @kesia_shani4 күн бұрын

    This is 100% facts. What are you doing now after social work?

  • @sdays59
    @sdays593 күн бұрын

    How about teachers come together and DO something about it. What happened to striking?

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    3 күн бұрын

    I suggested that before. People don’t follow through…

  • @aielnod
    @aielnod7 күн бұрын

    I see your pink and hello kitty. Love it🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    6 күн бұрын

    Lol. Yes. I love pink and cute stuff.

  • @1kmphillips
    @1kmphillips3 күн бұрын

    Your line about the car accident was stated by another teacher who left the profession as well!

  • @MargaritaMagdalena
    @MargaritaMagdalena3 күн бұрын

    I wish you were my teacher when I was in school 😊

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    3 күн бұрын

    If you truly mean that then this is hands down the best comment lol. Thank you, love! I appreciate that.

  • @brailleeulogy120
    @brailleeulogy120Күн бұрын

    I’m a 2nd year middle school teacher. Do you think things are different for male teachers?

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    Күн бұрын

    I think students may respond a little differently to males sometimes since there are a lot of students who need positive male figures in their lives. However, I’ve seen many male teachers get cussed out and I mean vulgar and violent language… So, probably not much of a difference. I heard a student tell a male teacher to get off his d!*k before. That is disturbingly disrespectful. Smh…

  • @tedra6455
    @tedra6455Күн бұрын

    There's teaching positions in Government jobs I'm sure you would like. And the pay is real for your degree you have. Look into it

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    Күн бұрын

    Thanks! I’m on the search.

  • @aielnod
    @aielnod7 күн бұрын

    Lol. Mouth dropped open

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    7 күн бұрын

    Lol. I need my money. I was like, “where’s the rest of it?” 😂😂😂

  • @elliebellie7816
    @elliebellie78165 күн бұрын

    This is not a criticism but I'm just curious as to why you didn't notice things like poor student behaviour, lack of administrative support, etc. during your student teaching? Isn't that supposed to be your chance to see what it's really all about?

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    5 күн бұрын

    I did not do student teaching. I did alternative route, teachers of tomorrow. Also, as from some of the comments you can see that there has been more of a decline over the last few years or so. It’s also important to note that student teaching is usually done at the very end of your college requirements and by that time you cannot change your major. Hopefully you watched the entire video and heard where I tell people to do more extensive research before choosing to go into the field. It’s hard to know what you’ve gotten yourself into until you are fully submerged into the profession. The outside looking in and actually being in it are two totally different things. That’s why many people think teaching is “easy”, when in fact it is one of the most challenging professions. Thanks for your question.

  • @sarahtiferet598

    @sarahtiferet598

    3 күн бұрын

    The thing is ( at least in Ca. where i got my Credential ) by the time you Student Teach you've already gone to school for an extra year AFTER you get a B.A and completed all of your course work So it's very hard to discount all of that work , time and $ for a possibly bad experience at the school that hires you. ALSO you could have done your Student Teaching in a school that was "easier' to Teach in. However a school that hires you may be very different . I signed a contract which helped pay for my Education in exchange for Teaching in challenging districts . Then you're stuck for 5 years. Harder to switch at that point unless you have a Trust fund or a husband that makes a lot of $$

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    3 күн бұрын

    @@sarahtiferet598 It feels good to be understood. You are spot on!

  • @31415926535equalspi
    @31415926535equalspi7 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much. You are so intelligent, your quitting seems to be a gain for you & a loss for the school . Can you tell us what county/ state you worked in and what subject you taught? I have to decide if I’m going to quit a HS position soon😮.

  • @kesia_shani

    @kesia_shani

    7 күн бұрын

    Thank you! That’s so sweet of you! ❤️ I taught academic support/resource special education for two years at the high school level and middle school self contained for one year.