🍂 Teachers, how are we REALLY doing? ❤️ · Teachers for Peace

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🍂 Teachers, how are we REALLY doing? ❤️

Hello my friends!

To be honest, I've been feeling a little overwhelmed lately.

I'm going through a new phase in my life. Perimenopause (oh, the joys! 😂), moving to the countryside, changing schools, and trying to balance family, teaching, and Teachers for Peace.

I made these changes so I could dedicate more time to Teachers for Peace, but goodness, change is exhausting!

And then I think about our incredible teachers in Ukraine, continuing to teach through endless rocket and drone attacks. Our teachers in Afghanistan, some teaching in hiding, and now our teachers in Syria, some facing redundancy and losing their jobs.

It breaks my heart.

Why is it that education is so often one of the first things to suffer during conflict? We lose so much more than classrooms. We lose routine, connection, opportunity, and sometimes hope.

And that is exactly why Teachers for Peace exists. ❤️

But what about the teachers themselves?

We're all carrying different things. Some are facing unimaginable challenges, while others are juggling families, classrooms, children, homes, husbands... 😂

And somehow, we keep going!

But we also need to look after ourselves and each other.

And goodness, it's only October! We have a whole school year ahead of us!

So let's bring a little joy into this space. 🍂

🎃 Do you celebrate Halloween or have any fun autumn classroom traditions?

☕ And more importantly, what helps YOU keep your spirits up when life feels overwhelming?

Share a photo, a funny story, or simply tell us how you're doing.

And if you're struggling, that's okay too. You don't always have to be the strong one.

Sending you all a big hug from Spain! 🌍❤️

Jennifer

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🍂 Teachers, how are we REALLY doing? ❤️