Leaving the Classroom Podcast: $100 from Welfare | 56
Update: 2024-08-20
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In this episode of the Leaving the Classroom podcast, host Kristi Oliva shares a personal story about the financial struggles and emotional toll she experienced as a single mother and teacher.
Tune in to find out:
- Kristi's experience of being just $100 away from qualifying for welfare while working as a full-time teacher
- The impact of financial stress on her mental and physical health, and how it affected her ability to be her best self in the classroom
- Kristi's call to action for listeners to advocate for better pay and working conditions for teachers, and to support those transitioning out of the classroom
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