10 Steps for Teachers to Consider: “Maybe You Don’t Need to Quit Teaching…”

If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly counting the days until summer, I want you to know: you’re not alone.
So many teachers still love kids and still care deeply—but they feel worn down by constant pressure, endless demands, and the feeling that teaching has become unsustainable.

Here’s the gentle truth: Burnout doesn’t mean you’re weak. It often means you’ve been carrying too much for too long.