Teacher's Survival Guide...Learn the ABC's of Protecting Yourself Before You Are in a Hostile Environment

Lisa Chappell, Ph.D.

Did you know that 200,000 teachers leave the classroom every year? 

There are several reasons why teachers leave based on several interviews.

Here are the top 10 reasons why teachers leave.

         10. Too Little Support for New Teachers

          9. No Support from Team Members or Veteran Teachers

          8. Not Prepared (It wasn't' what they expected)

          7. Classroom Interruptions

          6. Health Coverage for Families

          5. No Stability in Grade Levels

          4. No Return on Investment

          3. Lack of Praise or Appreciation

          2. Workplace Conditions 

          1. Lack of Support and Respect from Administration

Okay we know why teachers leave the classroom, but why do they

stay?

       10. Two weeks for Christmas, Spring Break, Summers Off

         9. Two weeks for Christmas, Spring Break, Summers Off        

         8. Opportunities in Education

         7. Daily Humor (where do kids get the things they say)

         6. Making a difference

         5. The Aha! moments

         4. Potential in Students (we see the potential and help students see it in themselves)

         3. Affecting the Future (we help to mold future leaders)

         2 .The lives of the children we touch.

         1. Being able to produce Champion Students™