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Is teaching truly a long-term career, or a highway to burnout? Hear Michelle's candid reflections on her journey through the educational system, as she grapples with the unrealistic five-year mastery expectation and the crushing weight of chronic stress. She opens up about the pivotal role her school community, family, and faith played in her difficult decision to take a medical leave from a profession she loves, shedding light on how systemic issues in education can impact all school staff, not just teachers.

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