What happens when you decide to quit your dream job since childhood? I talked to Esther Fung about her teaching experience, why she left her job as a middle school teacher, and insights from working with kids. We talked about:

• her experience studying to become a teacher & expectations (0:59)
• the differences between public and private school (3:02)
• insights on teaching middle schoolers (6:27)
• moments when her students made her proud (8:26)
• how Esther, her students, and parents coped with the pandemic how middle schoolers behave on zoom (11:43)
• how to take care of your mental health as a teacher & challenges you face (17:26)
• an average day in the life of a teacher (21:24)
• why she decided to quit her dream job (23:41)
• why it’s okay to change your path (29:12)
• what changes she would like to see in the education field to improve it as a whole (34:57)

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