Teaching today isn’t just a job, it’s an emotional marathon with no finish line.
Teachers are leaving the profession in record numbers — not because they don’t care, but because the pressures, behaviors, and lack of resources are burning them out.
In this episode, Natalie sits down with Tem Ezimokhai, full-time teacher, mom, and host of Helping Teachers Thrive podcast, to unpack the real challenges educators face and what needs to change.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The two biggest challenges teachers face today (and why they matter to parents)
How trauma, anxiety, and post-COVID shifts are impacting student behavior
Why classroom management training is still missing in many teacher programs
The dangers of the “staff room mindset” and how to protect your optimism
The immediate changes that could support teachers and improve student outcomes
Whether you’re a parent, educator, or policymaker, this episode will open your eyes to what’s really going on inside today’s classrooms — and how we can work together to create a healthier learning environment for everyone.
Connect with Tem Ezimokhai
🎙 Listen to the Helping Teachers Thrive Podcast → https://helpingteachersthrive.com
📸 Follow Tem on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/temsteachingtips/
💼 Connect on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/tem-ezimokhai-23306a263/
Teachers, you don’t have to do this alone. Join my free parenting & education community for tips, strategies, and support → https://nataliemccabe.com
Want a calmer classroom or home life? Book a free 1:1 coaching call → https://linktr.ee/nataliemccabe
