Teaching is often called a labor of love, but what happens when that love comes at the expense of teachers' mental health, well-being, and humanity? In this candid conversation, Jessica Hawk of My Teacher Face pulls back the curtain on the realities of burnout, emotional labor, and the impossible expectations placed on educators.
Teaching is one of the most respected professions in theory—and one of the most misunderstood professions in practice.
In this powerful conversation, Jessica Hawk, retired public school teacher and creator of My Teacher Face, discusses the emotional, psychological, and physical toll that teaching can take on the people who dedicate their lives to it.
Having spent 32 years in public education, Jessica has built a platform that uses humor, honesty, and real talk to validate teachers while helping the general public better understand what it's actually like to teach in America today. This episode is not about blaming teachers, parents, or students. It's about having an honest conversation about a system that often asks educators to give endlessly while receiving little support in return.
Whether you're a teacher, former teacher, parent, or simply someone who cares about education, this conversation offers an important look behind the curtain and a reminder that teachers deserve the same respect, boundaries, and humanity afforded to professionals in every other field.
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