Leaving the Classroom Podcast: $100 from Welfare | 56

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