05/27/2026
After 8 years in education, I officially resigned from teaching.
This was not an easy decision. In fact, it was one of the hardest decisions Iβve ever made.
I cried for days leading up to it. I questioned myself constantly. I worried about whether I was making the right choice for my family, my future, and my future students. But deep down, I knew something had to change.
Over the past few years, Iβve been balancing teaching, motherhood and running my business at the same time. When my business started growing and we began shipping orders all across the United States, I realized this was something I really loved and dreamed of doing full time. But I never imagined leaving education the way I did.
This school year was hard. Really hard. I felt mentally and physically exhausted. Behaviors were out of control, and I no longer felt supported in ways that mattered. I reached a point where I realized continuing in education long term was no longer sustainable for me or my family.
I spent a lot of time in prayer, asking God to guide me and lead me toward the right decision for my family and my future. The day I finally made my decision, the stress had completely taken over my body. I had one of the worst migraines Iβve ever experienced. I felt sick, shaky, overwhelmed, and completely drained.
That evening, I came home and sent my resignation letter.
Right after I sent it, I texted my husband. He told me he was happy for me, and it felt like a weight lifted off my shoulders.
I still have moments where I wonder if I made the right decision. I think thatβs normal when you walk away from something that has been part of your identity for so long. But I also feel peace. And excitement.
Next year, Iβll be homeschooling both of my girls while running my embroidery business full time! π©·π
To any teachers struggling right now, I see you. π«Ά Teaching is one of the hardest jobs out there, and people outside of education will never fully understand the mental, emotional, and physical toll it can take on you.
If your heart is telling you itβs time for something different, listen to it.
Sometimes you have to do it scared. π€