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“Depression would have cost me my family and friends, if I hadn’t spoken to Teacher Support Network” - Samir's story*“I had been teaching for four years and had been feeling unhappy for a long time and was worried I might be suffering from depression. I was working very long hours, going in at weekends and as a result was not enjoying being in the classroom or at home with my family. I even gave up playing football with my mates on Wednesdays and Sundays, just to fit everything in! I felt unsupported by my headteacher and was lonely and isolated. I thought all was lost in my relationships at work and at home” Continue Reading Teacher Support Network helped me care for my sick son - Esme's Story*I was working as an English teacher when my five year old son, Charlie, was diagnosed with Leukaemia. For 18 months Charlie was in and out of hospital receiving treatment and going through chemotherapy. My husband and I were struggling to look after Charlie and work full-time too, so I decided to cut down on my hours. Continue Reading Tell us about your great teachers16 June 2010—Soon we'll be embarking on a new "Great Teachers" campaign to highlight the important role educators play in each of our lives and for society as a whole. In advance of that, we're collecting thoughts and stories from our website visitors about the Great Teachers in their own lives. Click here and share your story. Continue Reading Dealing with financial problems following an accidentJulia* is 39 and a secondary school teacher. Out of necessity, she took out a large mortgage in order to buy her flat - and supplemented her income by giving private tuition out of school hours. Continue Reading Thank you letterMary* sent a thank you letter to Teacher Support Network following financial and emotional support. Mary goes on to state that she hopes to repay the Teacher Support Network in every way she can and hopes to have the opportunity to helps others in the same position as herself. Continue Reading |
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