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The summer I quit teaching: How I went from devastated to elated

Natalie

by Natalie

The summer I quit teaching: How I went from devastated to elated

This vlog covers my journey from the last day of school to the first day of school the summer I quit teaching. It follows my journey as I reflect on how my life is changing as I come down from 10 years in the classroom. If everything in your life is changing, I hope this is a message of hope for you.

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