Lara Warwick, a former high school teacher, decided to quit her job after 18 years to homeschool her two children due to burnout and dissatisfaction with the education system. The rigid structure and increased workload led her to suffer from burnout and PTSD.
Seeing the direction the education system was heading, Warwick felt compelled to provide a more flexible and personalized learning environment for her children. Her daughter’s special needs also played a role in this decision.
Choosing to homeschool allowed Warwick to rekindle her passion for teaching and foster a creative and engaging learning environment for her children. She found joy in engaging her kids in their interests and witnessing deep learning experiences.
Similarly, Catherine Chamberlain, another former teacher, opted to homeschool her kids to provide a more fulfilling and positive educational experience. Many other educators are also choosing to homeschool their children, signaling a shift in the current education landscape.
With homeschooling rates on the rise in Australia, former teachers like Rachel Gibson are finding new career paths in curriculum development for homeschooling families. This trend reflects a growing dissatisfaction with traditional schooling systems and a desire for more personalized and effective learning environments.