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The Cost of Caring: Teacher Burnout, Boundaries, and Survival with Jessica Hawk of My Teacher Face

1 h 14 min · 8. Juni 2026
Episode The Cost of Caring: Teacher Burnout, Boundaries, and Survival with Jessica Hawk of My Teacher Face Cover

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Teaching is one of the most respected professions in theory—and one of the most misunderstood professions in practice. In this powerful conversation, Jessica Hawk, retired public school teacher and creator of My Teacher Face, discusses the emotional, psychological, and physical toll that teaching can take on the people who dedicate their lives to it. Having spent 32 years in public education, Jessica has built a platform that uses humor, honesty, and real talk to validate teachers while helping the general public better understand what it's actually like to teach in America today. This episode is not about blaming teachers, parents, or students. It's about having an honest conversation about a system that often asks educators to give endlessly while receiving little support in return. Whether you're a teacher, former teacher, parent, or simply someone who cares about education, this conversation offers an important look behind the curtain and a reminder that teachers deserve the same respect, boundaries, and humanity afforded to professionals in every other field. Follow Jessica: https://www.youtube.com/@MyTeacherFace [https://www.youtube.com/@MyTeacherFace] https://www.instagram.com/myteacherface [https://www.instagram.com/myteacherface] https://linktr.ee/Myteacherface [https://linktr.ee/Myteacherface] Join the Single and Childfree Network: https://www.theangelagentile.com/scfnetwork [https://www.theangelagentile.com/scfnetwork]   Sponsors:  Better Help: https://betterhelp.com/angelag [https://betterhelp.com/angelag]   MidiHealth: https://www.trymidi.com/angelag [https://www.trymidi.com/angelag%E2%80%8B]   GET A WHIFF https://getawhiffco.com/ [https://getawhiffco.com/] Use code: ANGELA for 20% off   Follow  socials: https://www.instagram.com/theangelagentile/ [https://www.instagram.com/theangelagentile/] https://www.instagram.com/theempoweredmillennials/ [https://www.instagram.com/theempoweredmillennials/] https://tiktok.com/@theangelagentile [https://tiktok.com/@theangelagentile]

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Episode The Cost of Caring: Teacher Burnout, Boundaries, and Survival with Jessica Hawk of My Teacher Face Cover

The Cost of Caring: Teacher Burnout, Boundaries, and Survival with Jessica Hawk of My Teacher Face

Teaching is one of the most respected professions in theory—and one of the most misunderstood professions in practice. In this powerful conversation, Jessica Hawk, retired public school teacher and creator of My Teacher Face, discusses the emotional, psychological, and physical toll that teaching can take on the people who dedicate their lives to it. Having spent 32 years in public education, Jessica has built a platform that uses humor, honesty, and real talk to validate teachers while helping the general public better understand what it's actually like to teach in America today. This episode is not about blaming teachers, parents, or students. It's about having an honest conversation about a system that often asks educators to give endlessly while receiving little support in return. Whether you're a teacher, former teacher, parent, or simply someone who cares about education, this conversation offers an important look behind the curtain and a reminder that teachers deserve the same respect, boundaries, and humanity afforded to professionals in every other field. Follow Jessica: https://www.youtube.com/@MyTeacherFace [https://www.youtube.com/@MyTeacherFace] https://www.instagram.com/myteacherface [https://www.instagram.com/myteacherface] https://linktr.ee/Myteacherface [https://linktr.ee/Myteacherface] Join the Single and Childfree Network: https://www.theangelagentile.com/scfnetwork [https://www.theangelagentile.com/scfnetwork]   Sponsors:  Better Help: https://betterhelp.com/angelag [https://betterhelp.com/angelag]   MidiHealth: https://www.trymidi.com/angelag [https://www.trymidi.com/angelag%E2%80%8B]   GET A WHIFF https://getawhiffco.com/ [https://getawhiffco.com/] Use code: ANGELA for 20% off   Follow  socials: https://www.instagram.com/theangelagentile/ [https://www.instagram.com/theangelagentile/] https://www.instagram.com/theempoweredmillennials/ [https://www.instagram.com/theempoweredmillennials/] https://tiktok.com/@theangelagentile [https://tiktok.com/@theangelagentile]

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