I RESIGNED // why i quit my teaching job + what my plans are now 

I am a teacher too. I took a few years off after my kids were born and I am so glad I did. You will not regret this time with your baby! You can always go back to teaching when she is older.

Emma, I saw this coming the summer after you had Jordan. I saw myself 34 years earlier going having the very same feelings. I was a nurse in the Air Force, in of all areas - the NICU. I had already lost two babies and was pregnant with my third baby, and my husband was an medical intern, also in the Air Force. God blessed us with a healthy baby boy after a complicated pregnancy and delivery, and I fully intended to stay in the military at least until my husband had finished his residency. But after one particularly busy day, when I was picking up our baby after a 15 hour work day, I realized how twisted it was that I was spending my days taking care of other mom's babies, when the baby I had waited for for so long was with a baby sitter. At that moment I knew that my career as a nurse was done, and I was going to be a full time mom. I was so fortunate to have a husband who was 100% supportive of that decision, and 35 years later I have had absolutely no regrets. I got to do things with my son that I would not have been able to had I continued to work, and I have memories that will be with me forever. As it turned out, he was the only child we were blessed with, and I am so grateful that God sent me the message of what my life was meant to be. I'm now the grandmother of two beautiful little girls, and blessed with a daughter in law whom I love with all my heart. So I can tell you with experience, you stick to your guns, ignore the snarky comments some people may make, and you enjoy your time with your daughter. It's going to be the most rewarding job you will ever have, as well as the hardest one.

Amen. More teachers should stop being used and taken advantage of and disrespected in the classroom and focus on their own families and their own value and worth.

I left teaching after 10 years to be more available to my family. I had no idea how much my family needed me to manage our home during this season. You never know the doors the Lord will open if we are obedient to where He is calling us. Good for you! 🙌

When you shifted from teaching content to a different style earlier this year I had a feeling that you would be leaving. I could see how much burnout you were experiencing. I am proud of you for choosing yourself, so often we’re made to feel bad as teachers for picking ourselves but I am so happy for you that your able to chose yourself. Congratulations on your new journey

I resigned from teaching after having my 1st. We were fortunate that financially I could stay home for all 3 of our children. I felt called back to teaching once my youngest was in full time kindergarten. It was during the pandemic and our school was desperate for subs. I started there, then renewed my license. I’m about to finish my 1st year back after 10 years of not teaching. I’m so glad I was able to stay home with my kids when they were little❤

I was a first grade teacher for 12 years. After my third child was born, I quit teaching. It was such a hard decision. I love teaching. She is now 16 and I just got hired as a first grade teacher after all that time off. I am so excited. I enjoyed my time off to be with my kids, but it is time for me to do what I love! Enjoy!

Soooo glad to see this video! I literally resigned April 16 because my mental state was at risk! I’m a special needs teacher and my son is autistic! I couldn’t continue to do both, so of course I chose my own kid! You got this mama♥️

Educator turned SAHM here too! You will forever cherish this time you get to spend with her! You’re right - she will only be this little for so long! What a treasure that you get to raise her! Also, how stinking awesome that God gave your hubby a promotion just a few days after your resignation. What an amazing God we serve! He is faithful!!!

I randomly clicked on this video. I think it’s a sign of reassurance that I’m doing the right thing by switching careers. Teaching is not easy. So many different aspects can make it challenging.

I left teaching to stay home with my boys when they were little and don’t regret it at all! I’m so thankful you can do this and will be doing this! I’m now back teaching because they are older. I cherish the years I had at home with them. ❤

Emma - I’m sooooo happy for you 🥺 I was a SAHM for over 10 years. Our situation was different and very challenging, but I’m thankful for all of those years that I got to be with my 2 kids full time. It’s what made sense to me, personally. I’m so glad that Michael got an amazing promotion, and that you’ll be able to have more flexibility and peace of mind. All this to say - you did the right thing. There will be days where you will question your decision because walking by faith is exactly that - by faith. There are no clear signs, but God’s Grace will walk you guys through. He is faithful. Praying for you guys!🙏🏽❤️

You do what you need to do! I taught 5 years. I took15 years off to raise my children. I then went back and taught 21 more years. Do what you feel led to do!

I absolutely get where you're coming from. Thank the Lord I was able to stay home with my babies for a while before going back to work. Hands down best decision I've ever made. Your babies come first! You will have different students every year but you can't get those precious moments back with your own children if you miss them. ❤

I, too, resigned from teaching after the birth of my third child. I was weary of my decision at that time, but, 23 years later, here I am homeschooling my children, adding more children to our family, and enjoying every moment of it. Enjoy this sweet time. And who knows-maybe you will be homeschooling your children, walking with them through the schooling years, and using your teaching degree to bless them.

Thank you for sharing your vulnerability and truth with us! Wishing you all the best for this next chapter for you and your family! 💛💛 I look forward to following along.

I was so sad when I saw the title, but overcome with joy for you after watching. My journey was opposite. I was blessed to be a stay at home mom for 20 years when God called me to become a teacher. This is my first year. I did teach pre-K in my home for 4 years previous to this year. What a blessing it was to be home with my children. 3/6 are still living at home, but my youngest is 11. I know God leads our lives. He promised me my kids would be fine if I followed his will and became a full time teacher. I love how we need not fear if we follow the Lord. Your spirituality is what I love about your content.

I just want to tell you I’m soooo happy for you. Going into this school year I was struggling feeling like I wasn’t a good teacher because I didn’t want to have my identity in teaching and I wanted to set boundaries. I have be a subscriber since the beginning and then I saw your video where you set boundaries with your videos making them life style and not teaching, then not showing your daughter, then keep your birth story to yourself, and sharing you faith. You became an inspiration and I’ve loved watching your videos. I am soo happy for you and am excited to see this new chapter in your life.

I love that you made the best decision for you and appreciate your transparency about how you are feeling. Fully support your decision! If you are ABLE to stay home and that’s what you WANT to do, then absolutely do that. I hope you don’t get any “disapproval” from others. Fully support you and love your videos! ❤

So happy for you and glad you listened to what your heart / what god was calling you to do! It is so tricky being a working mom. Congrats on this new transformative step in life, I’m sure it’ll be the most beautiful season yet! Can’t wait to continue to follow along as you transition to being a SAHM

Em, I am SO proud of you! I can only imagine how scary it is and how huge of a leap in faith this seems but I had a feeling in my gut that this news was coming. The fact that you’ve identified that you needed a change takes a lot of courage. I hope this next chapter in life brings you so much joy and peace. With love from a longtime viewer. ❤️

I taught for 4 years and after having my son, I realized I needed to stay home with him. I had the exact same feeling you were talking about. I resigned and stayed home with him this year. I’ve realized I’m ready to return to teaching next year, but sometimes it can take longer before you are ready and that’s okay. Take your time! You are so right that she will only be this little once. Teaching is a door that will always be open ❤

I had a feeling this would be coming eventually, and I am SO happy for you. It is such a gift nowadays to be a SAHM, my mom was able to stay home with me and I am forever thankful that she was able to. I only hope that my future would be the same! Congrats on the years you have taught, you taught through some of the hardest years. Love ya lots!

Good luck! You will never regret this decision. You are lucky to be able to be home. Take advantage of it and have so much fun!

Oh my gosh Emma my jaw dropped when I saw this. I can tell, however, that this is something your heart is really yearning for so I'm glad your going for it!! Best of luck in this new chapter and I'll still be here watching your videos :)

So happy for you and your family! I hope this new chapter of yours and your family’s life is even more blessed than the one before! ❤

You will absolutely still be a teacher.... You'll just have time and energy to pour yourself into teaching YOUR children. God bless you on the journey ❤

Prayers for you on your journey! I appreciate the honesty, grace, respect that you gave this decision.

I’m in shock! I loved watching your teaching videos. You need to do what’s best for your family. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for you guys. ❤

I’m so glad to hear it! I feel like this has been on your mind for a long time and I’m so happy for you! I look forward to watching this video! ❤

This is my first time I have watched your channel. Good luck and praying for you and your family in your transition. I have been a stay at home Mom for years. I have been very grateful to spend time with my family. I hope you enjoy as much as I have appreciated and enjoyed. ❤

Yayy!! Congratulations girl. I'm so happy you made this decision for you and for listening to the Lords leading. I'm excited to hear about your days in the life on a stay at home momma ❤️

I'm so happy for you and your family, that you're able to make this change and spend more time with your daughter x

I saw this coming!! I’m so happy for you! I have a 6 month old and quit my stay at home engineering position after taking my maternity leave. It’s a lot of physical work some days but I’m so happy I can be with him everyday. You’re going to love it!

I'm honestly shocked but at the same time I have followed you since summer of 2022 and kind of saw it coming! I know that this year has been hard for you and I am here for you and all the new content to come. Love you Emma :)

I am so excited for you, Emma. You will never regret that time you devote to being fully present in your daughter’s life. It is true that staying home might not be for everyone but I am happy you feel like God is calling you to walk away from teaching at this season of your life. I just went back to my teaching job this past school year after being home and I am so grateful when I look back. I know I was there…I was present for all the moments. I think it’s great that you are thinking about still trying to carve out that bit of balance for yourself by subbing. Every decision one makes has it pluses and minuses but getting to truly be there for your little ones…so worth it!

proud of you girl. do what feels right in your heart 💗 take the time to find yourself again and cherish all the time you have with jordan & family 🫶🏼

Emma- Prayers for you and your family as you all navigate this new dynamic/season of life! There are bound to be new joys and new challenges but as you kept reiterating, the Lord has you here for a reason. And the way you’re fully putting your trust in Him is inspiring 💕 wishing you nothing but the best

So proud of you and inspired by you Emma. This wasn't a financial option for my husband and I but I remember that same calling on my heart in that season. So proud of you for walking in obedience to what has been set before you. Be blessed in each step of your journey.

This is so encouraging! Thank you for sharing how God is moving in your life! There is so much I can say about how much your channel has impacted my life!! God is faithful ❤️ Congratulations on your new journey 🎉

This makes me so happy and sad at the same time. I am so happy for you that you get to stay home with Jordan. She is at such a fun age, and you will never get her at this age back. Enjoying her next year will be amazing!!

Love that for you! I didn't go back this school year and am now a stay at home mom for my newborn. It's the best. Enjoy!!!

So happy for you!! I left teaching when I had my baby and it was sad at first but felt so right. Teaching is so rewarding, but the rewarding feeling of being home with your little one everyday is that feeling times a million! Excited for you!

I knew this was coming for you after watching your videos for the past year or so. So happy for you, Emma!

I'm so happy you made that decision. Your daughter needs you so much, especially in the first 3 years. Teaching does lend itself well to moving between work and family because you get to end the school year every year.

Soo happy for you Emma!! ❤ God is so faithful and so good. I have a 7.5 month old baby girl and staying home with her is so special to me! So excited for you that you get to experience it, in just about a month or so! 😊💓

You are such a great mom and you did the right thing! I'm so happy for you!

I saw this coming! I’m a day one follower. I noticed how sad you would feel leaving Jordan! I’m happy for you, I loved your videos without teaching content. I can relate to you as a believer, wife, pet owner, and maybe mom one day. I told myself and my husband once I become a mom I’m staying home for at least 3-4 years! Good luck on this new journey and I hope you keep us on the journey with you❤!

I quit my my job as an RN last two years ago after almost 16 years in the field. It was not an easy decision, but life is too short to dread going to work everyday. No amount of money can buy real happiness, but friends I'm not asking you to resign from your job or abandon your business but be wise!

Good for you! I am so proud of you for making this decision. I have been a stay at home, Homeschool mom for the last 20 years and I love it! I have been able to be home and enjoy every moment with my seven children. It is a decision that I will never regret. God has always provided everything we needed, and then some.

Thank you so much for sharing. I've been inspired by your videos in the past as I am also a teacher mom and teach first grade. I have 3 kids and they are 4 , 5, and 15 months!! Yes it is very challenging and I too have had soo many various thoughts. God is so faithful. We make plans but it's Him who guides our steps. God bless you and I can't wait to see what the future holds for you and your precious family. ❤❤❤❤

Thank you. you've my inspiration since you became a teacher. but you must do what you feel what you must do. And I support you and your family. Your a great person and a great teacher. you've matured so much. you deserve to be with your family. I love your vlogs and videos. Hope for the best. Love Zoe.🥺

I saw the writing on the wall. Good for you for taking a step towards what your heart is calling you to do.

Cant wait to watch this later, I love you dearly and am SO happy for you!!

I’m so sorry to hear this. Good teachers are so needed.

Woah! I was not expecting that! I’m excited to see what your future holds! Love you so much! ❤

I am so happy for you and your little girl! I pray that the Lord will continue to bless and keep your sweet family!😇

Saw it coming a mile away. I didn’t know if it would be this year or next though. I’m not surprised but so proud of you to stand up for your family and raising your own daughter.

I'm so happy for you. I started watching you when you began your first year of teaching. I was never a 100% stay at home mom, but I did work part-time while my daughters were very little. I now teach in a small Catholic school where both daughters attend, and it is wonderful. Best of luck on your journey!!

So true, jobs will always be there. I think you made a wise choice! I was thankful to grow up with my mom homeschooling us kids and later on she started working again when we were older.

So, so, so happy for you!! I was almost in tears watching your video. 🥹🥹

So happy for you! I am not surprised you decided to stay home and have been wondering how long you would stay. Blessings!

I’m so happy for you!! ♥️ leaving teaching was honestly the best decision I ever made x

Im so happy for you Emma. So happy for this season in your life. When the Lord tests your trust He always removes you from your comfort zone. But once you obey and let Him lead. He’s always faithful to keep his word. More and more, I hear of teachers leaving their professions. I’ve been in a place where I’m still feeling unsure if I need to leave or not mainly because I’m not good with letting go my comfort zone but I am putting my trust in God for His guidance. So so happy for you. This is a great testimony and Jordan is blessed to have you in her life full time 💜

Emma, I so appreciate your kind spirit and authenticity. You’re still teaching, just differently. RU-vid is a form of teaching, raising your daughter is teaching. Your ministry is just more guided and that’s so cool. I also believe that God does things to help show us the way. This being the time your dream job came up and you’re still confident. This is so cool. Praying for you!

Be with your daughter!!! 🎉🎉🎉 congratulations!!! You will NEVER regret it and neither will your daughter ❤

I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU, EMMA. I can't imagine the anxiety of going back to work when you have to leave your little one. I hope to stay at home when I have a child in a couple of years. Being a mom must be the hardest yet the most important job.

This video came out at the right time, and I feel like this is my sign. I kept telling my husband that something was telling me to leave my job. It's been stressing me out so much. I've been having to work 13.5 hours sometimes. Last week, while my kids were on spring break, it hit me that out of the 12 days they were off, I spent 2 days with them. 😢😢 and now that they're both in school, I feel like a bad mom because I'm always working, and if I'm not, I'm getting calls from work. You made me really want to bring up this conversation back up to my husband. And good luck with everything.

I am proud of you for the decision you made. I stayed home with all three of my children and now much later in life, I am pursuing a teaching certification. I never regret those years I had at home.

I was a stay at home mom and I don't regret it for anything. I'm happy and excited for you! You can always go back to teaching later on in your life. Way to go and best decision in my opinion! Oh my gosh...I did the same thing and made a list of pros and cons in staying with teaching. I resigned and subbed and then a position at a different school, first grade, fell into my lap and I took it. I am very happy at the new school but I still have retirement on my mind in the next year or two. My own kids are grown but teaching is soooooo hard even though I love it.

It brings me so much joy that you have been able to do this for your family! God is truly faithful in all His plans, and He always works things out for those who seek and obey. I pray that this will be a truly joyful season for you as you learn and grow with sweet Jordan. As a working mom (teacher too), it is so hard to give 100% at work, then go home on an empty tank. My daughter is 4.5 months, and I feel like I miss so much during the day when I am not there. I totally get the pull to be home! I look forward to seeing your new journey as a SAHM! ♥

I’m considering going into teaching once I finish my general studies at community college. Something feels right about it and honestly, I’m willing to go for the burnout and hardships of teaching if it means I can make an impact in a kids life. I’d definitely take a year off when my kid turns 3 and then go back tho. Those precious memories are too important to miss out on even if you’re trying to make money. There’s other ways. I’m proud of you, Em. Keep going!

Love and support you forever. From buying a book for you for your first year of teaching to continue watching through your beautiful journey.

Good for you. To recognize this when you are young and make this type of decision is huge. I was able to stay at home when my kids were young before I went back to teaching. I quit a few years ago. I saw it coming-like a train and I couldn't get out of the way. Like you, I felt like I was spending more time on discipline than actual teaching. Plus, pressures from admin and parents? Recipe for disaster. I told myself in college that if the day ever came that I didn't enjoy teaching, I was done. And that day finally came. No regrets. Now I have a job that involves working with children and planning events; I love it!

This hit me right in the feels. I just turned in my letter of resignation to my principal this week and it was so scary. She was super supportive and I absolutely felt called to leave, but I’ve been in the same place for 6 years. I loved it, but I’ve been looking forward to going back to school and after having my son, I knew I couldn’t juggle teaching, my own schooling and be the mom I want to be. Thank you for making me feel more confident in my decision. 😊

I am so happy for you that you’ll be able to stay home with Jordan💜

It’s so crazy because I’m in my third year teaching and have been following along with your journey and I just resigned from my teaching job! For a position outside of teaching (my degree and background was in a different field) crazy how journeys can be so aligned when we don’t even know each other in real life!

I saw this coming ! Congrats x God bless u x It is really sad to see how many teachers are leaving :/

Year 3 teacher who is quitting as of next year👋🏼 I’ve followed you since the beginning and was honestly sad when the teacher content went away, but lately I’ve been hoping to see more people my age leaving teaching to be at home with their families🩷 God has a purpose and plan in all seasons and I’m so happy for you!

Hi, this is Alicia from CT and I am so happy for you, I could tell you were struggling with being away from Jordan. I wish you and your family all the very best today and always.

I know I don't actually know you, but I am SO proud of you for doing what's best for you and your family!! Praying for you as you transition into this exciting new season!

I knew in the back of my head you would be resigning (you loved being home with your family soooo much this summer) I am soooo happy you are going to be home with Jordyn and congratulations to your husband for getting a promotion - God is sooooo good!! You are amazing friend!!! 🙏❤️😊

I did the same thing when I had my daughter I resigned then subbed. This way I can pick when and what days I want to work. It’s been great!

This video is so inspiring. I’m a young Christian myself, I’m 20 and almost done with my second year of college and I’ll have 3 more until I’m able to start teaching. I’m also getting married this year and it has always been in the back of my mind if I will get pregnant during my first years teaching or even during college. It’s something I have thought about but it hasn’t really worried me - my desire to be a teacher is so strong and it is my dream job so I truly hope that it all works out, but I am so glad that you are doing what you are called to do and I know that will be so good for you and your family 🤍

Thanks for your service as a teacher. Teaching is one of, if not the, most unappreciated position at there is.

As an administrator, who was an elementary teacher for 14 years before going into administration, I totally understand your decision. I was pregnant with my first child my first year teaching, and had those same feelings at the beginning. I had a lot of family support that helped me at the beginning of my career that I think helped me. Thank you for sharing your genuine feelings and for not bashing teaching. You are very fortunate to be able to stay home with your daughter. I wish you the best of luck!!! ❤

Congratulations! Very happy for you and your family!

I am so happy for you!! You will not regret it 😊 I worked when my kiddos were babies too. When my son turned 4 we felt God leading us to have me stay home for the last year he was home. We took the leap and followed his calling. It was not an easy year money wise but we made it through. When he started kindergarten and I started looking for a new job. The perfect job lined up. I received a big raise and my new job has so much better work life balance. I am so glad we listened to God’s calling because we are in such a better place and I do not know if we would have gotten here if we did not take that leap.

Praise God for how we worked things out for you and your family! God bless you, Emma. I know He will see you through 💗

That’s awesome, enjoy your little one. They are only little once 💕

She's literally the only person I can watch over and over again without getting bored or tired 💖 you inspire me sm w my channel 💖🥰🍓♥️♥️🥰♥️🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤

Following your story I could feel your heart going in this direction. I left my corporate job when my daughter (also named Emma Grace ❤) was just 2 yo. I went on to have 2 more children and being home with them was the most special time in my life and theirs. They’re all in middle and HS now (that first baby is graduating this year and leaving for college). 3 years ago I started a new career teaching and it’s the perfect job for a mom of older kiddos. All that to say teaching will always be there if and when you need. Enjoy your baby girl! I promise…the years will pass too quickly for your mama heart ❤.

Good for you! I’m happy for you! I’m leaving teaching this year too. ❤

Wise choice that I don't think you'll regret. Homeschooling mom here. I've raised 3. My baby is 10. Time flies! God bless you in this new chapter ❤ Enjoy the journey😊

Enjoy your new chapter! Kids grow so fast. My youngest of 5 will be graduating from 8th grade. I'm 42 and know I'll be an empty nester soon.

I am also experiencing burnout, but from a nursing perspective. I hope that one day I can find a choice that’s as freeing as yours!! I’m happy that you’re happy 😊

Congrats on your decision. You have made the right decision for you & your family at this time, you can never get this time back. I stayed home with my babies, and they are 31 and 29 now, zero regrets.

I am so happy for you! Where God guides, he provides! Totally gave me chillls when you spoke about how God aligned everything perfectly so you could do what you're meant to do. I too am in the education field and this year has definitely been a struggle. Keep doing what you're doing! Looking forward to all of the great content to come ❤

I’m not surprised but I’m happy for you. You’ll be much happier at home with your little girl. 😊

Yay for you, Emma! I resigned in February, too. Best decision I made for my family. ❤️