Frances Ong reflects on teaching as a lifelong vocation shaped by faith, compassion, and service. Drawing from decades as an educator and mother of six, she shares wisdom on purpose, boundaries in love, authenticity, and nurturing others without losing oneself.

Five “Words of Wisdom” Quotes

1. “Teaching can never be a job or career, it must be a vocation to be able to last this long.”
2. “If you go in for the money, you end up having mental issues because the money is never enough.”
3. “Love is when you sacrifice yourself so that the other person can grow, but not sacrifice until you die.”
4. “You must be authentic to what you really want to do.”
5. “Don't do anything that will hurt either yourself or another person.”