#164: Teachers Are Leaving the System—Here’s Why (Homeschool + Work Reality)

About this episode

Cheryl interviews former teacher Ashley Martinez about her decision to homeschool and the realities of the education system.

What happens when a former public school teacher decides she won’t send her own kids to school? In this episode of the Homeschool How To Podcast, Cheryl sits down with Ashley Martinez—a former teacher turned homeschooling mom of two—who shares what she saw inside the classroom, why she chose a different path, and how her family makes homeschooling and working actually work. This conversation goes beyond curriculum and schedules. Ashley opens up about: What teachers see inside schools th...

People in this episode

Host: Cheryl

Guest: Ashley Martinez

Topics covered

• homeschooling
• education system
• teacher experiences
• work-life balance
• parenting choices

Keywords

• homeschooling
• teachers leaving
• education
• public school
• work-life balance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: public school

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