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

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