Kristin Allred: Why Some Teachers Stay

Kristin Allred is a first-grade teacher in the Salt Lake City School District in Utah with over 20 years of experience. In this episode Kristin shares some of the challenges facing teachers today, why she considered leaving after the pandemic as many teachers have, and why she chose to stay. She also talks about the rewards of teaching and why she loves teaching first grade. She gives an invaluable long-term perspective on how the teaching profession and students have changed over the last 20+ years, and how much her school district is doing right now to support the evolving needs of its students.

Article Kristin referenced about teacher shortage in Utah:

Is there still a teacher shortage in Utah?

Articles about nationwide teacher shortages:

Teachers, Facing Increasing Levels of Stress, Are Burned Out

Teachers are calling it quits amid rising school violence, burnout, and stagnating salaries

6 things to know about U.S. teacher shortages and how to solve them

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