I'm a preschool teacher and I can't imagine going through what you went through. It's honestly something that crosses my mind every once in awhile and it's a very scary and very real thing. You are so strong, thank you for sharing!
I went through a tragedy at the childcare center I work at too this year. I am an assistant toddler teacher to 18-24 month olds at one of the Children of Americas in Pennsylvania and on February 27, a car crashed through one of the PreK classrooms during nap time. Luckily my classroom is very far from that room so my students and I were safe but the car ran over 5 children and we had to evacuate because the firefighters were concerned that the building may collapse while we were inside. The children were rushed to the hospital (4 with minor injuries and 1 was in critical condition) and they all survived and are fully physically healed now. It was very traumatizing for us all and we got transferred to 3 other centers within our chain while the building is being repaired due to the damage so we were all separated. We are still healing and had to go into quarantine 2 weeks later due to covid but we (the admins, staff, and families) keep telling each other that we will get through this together. Your story inspires me to remain strong💛
As being someone who is about to be a first year teacher, your passion is inspiring. My mental health has been so debilitating lately and I question if I am ready to be a teacher for my students because they are my passion. This video is comforting in knowing its okay to take time and work on yourself. You're beauty is so radiant and God's plan is far much greater for you to even comprehend. Embracing uncertainty is my motto for this year and your videos have been so inspiring. Never let the bright light in which you let off grow dim! xoxo
I had to leave my first teaching job this semester due to it being a deeply unsafe and toxic environment for its teachers. I have a number of fears around getting back into the classroom, but hearing you reminds me of the reasons I got into this profession and the love and impact it can have on students’ lives. I had a bad start, but you’ve really helped me not lose sight of that dream. Thank you for your openness on this platform
It’s your journey and I’m so proud of you for doing what is best for you. What is so beautiful about a journey is the many parts to it. Rooting for you 💛
People like you are the reason I want to go into this profession! You are such an inspiration to us college gals just trying to make it through! Your message and the work you have put in for yourself is amazing. You can't pour from an empty cup and for many teachers it can be hard to realize that! Thank you for sharing your journey and for teaching me what it means to be unbreakable
You have *no idea* how much you inspire your viewers / those around you. I've always wanted to learn about linguistics and culture and travel around the world teaching English and giving an opportunity of education to those who have little to none. One of my middle school English teachers really inspired me, as she would go to teach in Africa and China during the summers! I'm almost at the end of my own educational journey before I enter into college, but what I will always bring along with me is the life lessons and advice that my teachers have told me. I wish, I just wish there was a way I could let all of my teachers know how much they actually helped in pushing their students to success. I want to show them how much I've come so far, and how proud they should be! I always thought how it would feel to receive a letter, or a picture of your student from 12 years ago who you taught in say, kindergarten, now graduating in their cap & gown with a diploma in their hand- knowing that what you taught them helped them get this far in life, that everything paid off! Teachers deserve ALL the love and respect in the world, and more. Happy Teachers Appreciation Week! 🍎😃
Britt, you are the strongest teacher I know. As an aspiring English teacher who wants to go to college in FL, I’m constantly thinking about your situation and how you are coping with that tragedy. Thank you for all you have been to so many people, including me. Sending lots of love 🧡
I know this is hard to share, but I hope you know how much of an impact you have had on people. Your videos always put me in a good mood and I am always inspired by you!! I found your channel when I was going through a really hard time. Something happened to me at my school. It became very difficult to attend. Just like you said, I didn’t feel safe. I had the happy, go-lucky part of me on the outside, but I had a part of me that was dying on the inside. I finally had a breakdown when I started college. When I came out of it I rewatched a bunch of your videos and they helped me get through it. I know it is hard to be positive and you may feel as though you have to be happy all of the time, but your authenticity has significantly impacted my life for the better so I thank you for that.💛
I’ve wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. I start my senior year of college this fall in English/history secondary ed. Your video was so inspiring and I think your unbreakable organization is wonderful in highlighting how important it is to talk about mental health. As teachers, our job is not only to teach our students, but it’s to advocate for them. To advocate for policies to protect them and give them the resources they need. Thank you for advocating for others and also showing that you can do that as well as take care of yourself at the same time. Thank you for all that you do!❤️❤️
Thank you for your vulnerability. Teaching is such a challenging profession. It requires a lot of head and heart inside and outside the classroom. We carry a lot. We are unbreakable. Thank you for being YOU
This was my first video of yours, and wow. I came not knowing where you taught or what your story was. Thank you so much for sharing. I have always wanted to be a teacher, but as an 11th grader, I’ve obviously grown up and had my eyes opened to the, to be frank, dangers of the field. Actually, the first time I remember really questioning my desired career path was after Parkland which was my freshman year. I am no way claiming the tragedy as my own as I live in western Pennsylvania and know no one who was directly affected. I will have spent all of my K-12 years post 1999, the beginning of a uniquely horrific era in our schools. From the time I was 5, I’ve known how to hide in the corner in the dark. And after 2018, we were taught to shatter windows with our fists and use textbooks as projectiles. Twelve hundred miles away, that tragedy had an impact. I have to wonder if all students who are growing up now will have some degree of PTSD (obviously not to your extent but we’ve grown up worrying we’ll be next). I do hold my breath at the sound of a slammed door. I don’t like school dances (way too many people in one place). But if you can pursue what you love, so can I. Thank you for sharing. Your story is more inspiring than I can put into words.
This was so hopeful and helpful for me as a first year teacher. I had a really really hard time caring for myself at all this year because I was so invested in making sure my students got a teacher they deserved. Your strength and story makes me feel like I’m not alone when I did need to take that time for myself. Thank you so much for sharing, and I’m excited to see where this journey takes you.
thank you for sharing. i'm a graduating senior this year and next year i am going to college to be a teacher. i'm so excited to follow my dreams, but i do carry a lot of pain with me and i am afraid i don't know how to pour into me yet. you being so vulnerable about this process of healing means so much to me and i hope you know just how much you matter to so many of us. sending light and love!
As a current English Education major in college, I have always found your videos so inspiring. Thank you for your vulnerability and your willingness to share your journey with us. So excited to keep watching and see what is coming next for you!
That is so excited that you are majoring in English education. Best of luck to you on your journey! And thank you so much for the sweet words and for being here. 💛
You were my biggest teaching inspiration before I knew your tragic experience, after and still now. Just seeing your smile and bright eyes gives me this surge of motivation to do my very best. You're incredible, you're strong and you're unbreakable. Thank you for continuing to share your journey and never giving in.❤
I have been following your for about a year and had no idea you taught a Stoneman Douglas! I am also happy that you are here to cast so much light into the world. You are such a ball of positive energy.❤️
Hi Britt! I really needed to see this today. Not just because I was almost in tears hearing your story but also because I’m studying to become a kindergarten teacher. Ever since I made that decision so many people have tried to tell me not too. That it will be too difficult or there is no pay and everything in between, but I am so thankful for you because of you sharing your story. It encourages me to peruse my dreams and passion despite what others think! Thank you so much💛
Pursue your dream, no matter what anyone tells you, it will be worthy !! I am a preschool teacher and went through that as well and still am. People would tell me that I should do something else that is not a good pay, but deep inside me I knew that’s what I was meant to be. I been in the profession for about 3 years and it has been the most rewarding experience and happy time of my life. There are challenges and yes there is no good pay, but at the end of the day I wouldn’t change it for anything . My heart is happy and I know I made the right decision. Keep going forward you can do it !!
I look up to you for so many reasons. I went through a tragedy similar to your’s a month before your’s in 2018 (I have DMed you on Instagram in the past telling you more). I discovered your Instagram the night of your tragedy and I began following your social media. Your posts and videos about healing helped me SO much during my time of healing and I felt like we were learning to be unbreakable together. You were a big role in my healing because I didn’t feel alone. Thank you so much for that. 💛 I am also a senior in college studying early childhood education so I aspire to be like you in my future classroom. Thank you for your honesty these last few years- you are so inspiring and have done so much for others. We love you & support you!! ❤️
Bayley, thank you so much for this. I am so sorry you went through a similar tragedy, no one should ever have to go through that. I love that you felt like we were learning to be unbreakable together--that puts tears in my eyes. I'm so excited for you and your journey to come!
You opened up. which is something that is very hard. Hang in there Aniexty is not easy. I’m going to school because of people like you. Thank you for the inspiration
I'm so proud of you Britt for keeping your strength through everything you have went through throughout your career! Once again, you brought tears to my eyes! I can't wait to see and hear about your future teaching career! Much love ❤
@@fivefootoneteacher Always a pleasure. In a slightly different way, I can completely agree with you when you talked about how triggering the fire alarms were. Throughout my life, I had dealt with anxiety to loud noises, and fire alarms were the worst for me. I believe it started back in kindergarten when the alarms went off while I was in the auditorium during my class concert. My school was very old, so our alarms were very old and much louder than the ones we have today. It was getting so bad for me in school because we held drills on a regular basis except in the winter. Once we realized what was going on, my mom and I were able to work things out to where I would be removed from thee building prior to any drills. But once middle school came around, my school tried everything they could to cure my alarm anxiety, to the point where they held surprise drills. At the time, Michigan law required 6 drills a year. My 7th and 8th grade year combined, I counted 17 fire drills. 10 one year and 7 the other. The surprise drills made things worse for me, and I couldn't really stand up for myself because of how strict my school was. Once I got into high school things started to get better for me, yet I still have anxiety with them. I definitely understand how triggering they can be
Ms. Brittany, I personally struggle with anxiety as well. I have never developed PSTD from a tragic incident. However, I am empathetic towards your situation. I am so proud of you for following your dream to become a teacher. English is my favorite subject too. After graduating from Florida State University with a degree in English for secondary education, you taught ninth grade English at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Now that you are taking this break, you have a lot more time. You are the advisor for the Dance Marathon Club at the school you taught and the founder of the Unbreakable Organization. I am excited for you to get back into a classroom the following academic year. If you are writing anything, you can consider publishing it. I would love to read a book written by you. As for self care, I really make sure to spend time on the things I enjoy. I just finished reading Magic for Marigold by Lucy Maud Montgomery and I cannot stop thinking about it. I am actuated to write a lot more. I can understand how rewarding teaching is. I loved hearing your entire journey. I love you
Five Foot One Teacher You are welcome. I think we all struggle with anxiety at some point in our lives. You are amazing and have given me so much hope. We are all so strong and will keep fighting.
you're the reason i changed my major to education. i suffer from ptsd because of cancer and its been hard in a very different way but i really feel this. thank you
Thank you so much for this video. One of my students was killed by another student in front of my school and it was the worst thing to ever happen to our community and school. I too was just pushing on until I broke down at school and had to take a few weeks off and then this pandemic happened. School used to be a place I loved, but I couldn't be in the building anymore. Now we are teaching virtually and while I miss seeing my kids in person, the space away from our building has helped me so much. A space can be so triggering for us, but we are strong and can overcome obstacles
Thank you for making this video!! I just gradated from CC with my Associates transfer degree and will be going to uni next semester to work toward my BS in English Education! I often get funny looks when I tell someone I want to teach high school English. I even get asked, “high school? Are you crazy?!” Hearing everyone else’s opinions like that makes me second guess myself but watching this video just reassured my decision. Thank you for sharing your story with us!! I know it’s not easy.
This is the video I needed. Almost done with my bachelors and have contemplated everything about teaching. I took a step back and realized I have the chance to encourage and power young individuals. I hope you have a wonderful day
This is the first video I’m watching, and when she said 1200 building, I got the idea, but when she said February 14th, my heart sank. I had no idea what her story was. I had no idea I was watching a teacher who taught at Stoneman Douglass 💔
I wish UA-cam had a ♥️ option. I love your story and I’m so inspired by you story about teaching because I’m studying to become a high school social studies teacher.
LOVE your new intro, Britt!! I am so proud of you. Every time I watch your videos, I just truly feel like we are friends. You are so warm, and welcoming. I think you are absolutely incredible, and I can't wait for what's next for you. You are brave, you are strong, and I know you can do anything.
I actually took some time off from the classroom for my mental health as well, because I wasn't taking the time that I needed for myself to be whole and healthy. I'm going to be back in the classroom in a couple of weeks (late start) and I'm hoping that with continued therapy and support that I can do this. It's uplifting to know that there's someone like you in the community who promotes mental health awareness, so thank you for doing that. We can do this together!
PTSD is one of the hardest things to battle. It’s a battle that other people don’t know about unless they’re fighting it too. You are never alone and you were strong not only for yourself but for your students and they will never forget that. You are a survivor and a warrior and your future students are lucky to have you ❤️
You inspire me so much. I was a teacher and I left for similar reasons as you, but I hope I one day can get back in the classroom and inspire students as you do. Thank you so much for creating such an inspiring and positive platform.
I'm so glad my friend shared your channel with me. I'm about to graduate with my teaching credential, and this video was super inspiring to watch. Thank you for sharing your raw self with us. I'm both excited and so nervous for this next chapter, but your video reminds me that even in the midst of so much uncertainty, God is working things for good. God Bless
I wasn’t directly involved in a shooting, but my community, my school, and my work was deeply deeply impacted by a mass shooting in my city. It was so hard. People I know were there, people I know were killed and hurt. It is something that will never leave your heart. I feel for you.
Brittany, thank you so much for making this video and opening up. I am currently a first-year teacher. I started student teaching in August and got my first teaching job in December. Having my already short first year, be cut even shorter by Covid has been really tough to process. In one way, I know closing schools is what needs to happen, but at the same time, I am still heartbroken because I miss my students and I feel like I have to put my passion on hold. I know this is nothing compared to what you went through, but I can completely resonate with how you were feeling at the end of your first year, and I can imagine how difficult it was for you to decide to take a break from teaching. Teaching is so much more than just a job, it is a passion. It is so hard to leave our students behind, even if it is for the best. I am so glad you are healing and that you will be back in the classroom soon!
I am an elementary education major and you are literally one of the best UA-camrs for me to watch. You have been through hell and back and you still smile and do silly things. I love your radiating positivity. Thanks for always having a great mindset!
This video was amazing and brought me to tears multiple times. You have taught me so much about what it means to be unbreakable and inspire so much as a future educator. I just finished my second year of college in the education program and I can't thank you enough for giving me content to watch when times got tough. I cant wait to see where your journey goes in the upcoming years. Have a fantastic day!
Powerful. That is the first word that comes to my mind when I see this. To share your experience is incredibly hard. I can’t even begin to fathom the pain you went through. You are one of my biggest inspirations. A huge part of my blog is teacher wellness. Thank you for sharing your journey. You needed a break. You cannot pour from an empty cup.
I'm a senior in high school, and I'm fortunate to go to a school with an amazing career preparation program. I'm involved in the education pathway, and as a capstone to the program this year, I got to student teach a few hours a week at a nearby elementary school. I loved it! I'm going to college this fall to study special education and I am so excited. Following you these past few years and seeing your journey has been so inspiring, and I've used you as an example countless times in different projects about my education philosophy, future classroom setup, etc. This video was amazing. It's teacher appreciation week, so thank you for being such a role model to me!
You are SO strong and I am inspired by your candor. I cannot imagine going through what you did, and I pray you find peace through time. Taking the time to rebuild mentally and emotionally is imperative. I am currently a freshman in college majoring in Early Childhood, and this is such a real and scary thing that happens to schools. Through your passion and hardwork in advocating for other educators, you are making a huge difference. Thank you for being honest and spreading love, even when life seems so uncertain. When you decide to enter a classroom again, you will be a blessing to your students, just like you have always been. XOXO
Hello :) I’m in tampa and I fly to the march in DC alone and I ended up meeting a group of parkland students and alumni and they took me in and let me tour the city with them and were still friends. We held posters made by the students in tribute of their friends. My heart goes out to you. You’re an amazing teacher.
I am a little late on watching this video but wow.. This video seriously hit me so much. You are so strong and unbreakable, you knew what was the best thing for you and took a break. It is not easy to tell yourself to take a step back from something you love, but doing that is better for you, and opens more doors for yourself. I am so proud of the teacher and person you are. Being a elementary education college senior in texas, this showed me what hope, self-care, and passion looks like.
You are so unbelievably strong and brave. You are an incredible inspiration about what it truly means to invest in your mental health so you can pour into others. Whatever your next step is, you are prepared and will change lives!
Thank you Brittany for opening up like this! As you said, being a teacher is about projecting love on your students, and it is so important (and overlooked) that we love ourselves first. We lift ourselves up so we can help lift them. Your journey and story is so inspiring & I want to thank you again for being so vulnerable. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! You inspire me to become a strong and loving teacher!
Thank you so much, Ms. Sinitch, for making this video! Through this video, you've touched the hearts of many people, especially my dearest loved one as well! I sincerely hope you inspire many youngsters to take to the noble profession of teaching and, also importantly, make people happy as well.
This video was incredible. I start a grad program in the fall for secondary social science and I have met so many teachers who talk about how much they pour into their students but also make it so clear to not lose ourselves as educators. You are exactly what every teacher should want to and try to be.
You have come such a long way, and when people began to give up, you pushed through and gave them someone to lean on. As may is mental health awareness month, sharing what’s going on within is so important just as it is everyday! You are doing amazing in every way! I love you so so much! 💛
I'm an aspiring teacher and I'll be graduating with my degree next spring. You are such an inspiration for me. Thank you for sharing your story. You're such a brave person. Sending love to you.
Thank you, thank you, Thank you. God needed you at that school because you are such a strong solider and a beacon of light for your students. I am sure they are so proud of you. I am so touched by your strength, vulnerability, and honesty. God Bless you and all your students. I am praying for you
Thank you for sharing your story! I am a first year teacher and I always look back on my senior year in Highschool, we also had a school shooting and it’s really made me who I am today. I reflect and think about that day every single day of my life. I know as a teacher we want the best for our students but we also have to think about our own mental health. I appreciate you and look up to you :) thank you so much Brittany!
You're so strong Brittany! Thank you for being so honest with us, and for being such a light, even when you're going through dark times! Good luck with everything you do in the future, you deserve only the best!
You are SO unbelievably strong. Thank you for sharing your story with us again. I am inspired by you and how you took the time to take care of yourself when you needed it most. What a great example you are to all of us (your subscribers) and to your students and their families too. You made something beautiful bloom out of a story that could have completely broken anyone in its path. Keep your beautiful head up! I am praying for your continuous healing journey! Don't give up. You've always been such a breath of fresh air and because of you I have been inspired to teach as well.
You are an incredible human being. Thank you for being so brave and sharing your story with us all. I left my first student teaching internship feeling rather discouraged, but your words have sparked a new feeling of inspiration and courage. You can do this, I can do this. We got this
I cannot wait to hear what comes next for you. I have an MSDHS student this year in one of my classes, and I worried so much every time the fire alarm went off or we had an active shooter drill. The student has a really strong support network and is moving forward too. Thank you for your openness about your journey. Lots of love and support to you.
Thank you for sharing. It really is nice to listen to someone who is willing to be vulnerable. It takes courage and I look up to that. Your experience also gave me strength. You are a great person worthy of the profession you are in.
I’m happy to hear that you are working on making yourself a better person for your students. My professors tell me that you can’t help your students if you can’t help yourself. Looking forward to hearing about your plans for next school year and hopefully some videos. As I finish my last year of college to become a special education teacher and move to student teaching in the spring I hope I have your videos there with me.
I am going to be a first-year teacher this coming school year. You are so inspiring to me and I really look up to you! Thank you for sharing your experience!
Brittany, you inspire me so much. The time that you took for yourself is soooo valid and understandable, and I think if a break was what you needed to teach again, then you did the right thing! Your first year teaching was like no other, and it hurts me to have to see you go through PTSD and anxiety because of it - but you define what makes an amazing educator and human being and I hope to be just like you when I start my teaching career. Your hope and enthusiasm inspires me so much and I am sending so much love your way!💕💕
you are the sweetest & strongest human i know. the inspiration, positivity, & true light that you shine is so refreshing & so amazing to watch. you’ve helped me bring a part of myself back that i lost through severe anxiety & ocd. you are so amazing & we can’t wait to see what God has in store for you next!! ⭐️💛
Thank you so so much, Brena. I really appreciate it and I'm so glad you were able to get through a tough time as well. I can't wait to share what is next!
It must have been so hard for you, but you must be proud of yourself now, you made such a great and strong decision taking time to feel better. You were already a great teacher and you’re gonna be the best ever! I admire you from France. Happy to follow you on your channel. We learn so much with you. Thank you 🙏🏻
Wow. Thank you for sharing. I am a sophomore elementary education major and I try to immerse myself in as much educational content as possible! I love that you share the teaching part of your life but other aspects too. It paints an honest picture of a teacher as a person. I love following your journey and can't wait to see what you do next :)
the intro. the aesthetic. I wish I could hug you and thank you for your videos and your strength. I thank you for sharing your journey especially with PTSD as my boyfriend is currently working through a form of it from a hostile school. You are such a light 💛
I want to share a story that hopefully doesn't trigger anyone. My first practicum placement of my education degree was in an elementary school. That first or second day, we had an active shooter drill when we had to go into this closet with all the students and our cooperating teacher. After the drill and the class ended, my teacher said " I sit with my back to the door because I can't live with myself knowing I let one of my students die." This mentality was so sad that teachers today have to think about that possibility.
Thank you for your positive presence on youtube. Me too I know I get stronger and more unbreakable after bad stuff happens to me too. Please don't feel obliged to do stuff for others. That way you are not stressed as my wish is just for you to live a good life because all you have already done so much good!
thank you so much for sharing your journey, honestly and fully. it is so valuable and refreshing to see your presence and how much you truly care about what you are doing. ❤️
I'm starting my training to become an art teacher in September here in England- although there are differences in our subjects/countries I've already made a tonne of notes form watching your vids I hope to incorporate to my own classes one day. Peace and Love from England xxx
I am so excited but so scared to start teaching, I’ll be doing my first internship next year. Your story is so inspiring and I hope you know how much I value your advice, you are the kind of teacher I want to be!
People like you make the world a better place. Thank you for sharing your experience and emotions with us. You are truly inspiring. I can't wait to experience the next chapter of your life with you through your videos! 💕
I admire you so incredibly much! I am currently studying in australia to be a high school science teacher and I want nothing more than to teach at my old school. The connection that you have with your students and the passion that you have for all that you do is truely inspiring! you are so so strong. lots and lots of love xxx
your story inspires me so much! you are so strong for coming on here and opening up to the world of your experiences. physically teaching or not, you are truly all the the best things about an educator always at heart. thank you for spreading so much positivity
You are such an inspiration to so many people! I am starting my teaching journey next school year and I can only hope to have a fraction of the strength and heart that you do. I am so grateful to you for sharing your story; you constantly remind me why I want to teach in the first place and inspire me to be a better person. Your honesty and openness are so admirable and I am so excited to follow where you go next!
Thank you for sharing your truth and being so raw and real. So excited to hear about what you’ll be up to next year!!! 💓 I’m a middle school teacher and I’m hoping it’s middle school- they’re the best!!! Lol (in my unbiased opinion)
You’re so strong and inspiring. Thank you for being open about things that are truly difficult to surpass. I hope that no one has to ever go through what you’ve gone through, but it’s hard to tell with everything going on during this day in age. Thank you for fueling my teaching journey, I cannot wait until I can share a classroom with my future students. Lots of love from California.
you and your story are so impactful and inspirational. thank you for being vulnerable, and sharing. you are so refreshing to watch because you're real, and honest. i value your content so much as a future educator. thank you for being you, choosing you and for inspiring so many students and teachers!
Britt, I am SO proud of you. I have been following you since the beginning of your teaching journey, and I could not be more proud of you. You have inspired me SO much for when I start teaching kindergarteners in two years to fully pour all of me into them and to be myself. Seeing how strong you are, how UNBREAKABLE you are, has made me feel that, too! You are by far the most inspirational person I have ever come across. From health and fitness, to mental health, to teaching, to your lifestyle, I have learned SO much for you and I am so thankful for that. Thank you for spreading light in everyone's life. Never forget to ALWAYS put yourself first
You are strong, you really inspire me a lot. With your strength I am becoming unbreakable and I hope one day I will be a good teacher as you are. Now it's difficult for me because I can't discuss with nobody that I wanna be a teacher and this conversations are really important to me. I want but I am afraid to tell my teacher about that because I don't know her reaction and maybe it's just stupid telling things like that. I watch your videos almost a year and it is really that help me. Please continue do it and have a nice day)
Proud of you girl!! im a freshman in college and want to be a teacher someday!! You inspired me so much with your YT channel and your positive encouragement!
I am so proud of you for sharing your story with us! It's a beautiful thing to recognize that strength can take many forms, and being gentle and kind to yourself is a powerful thing
Please remember always that you are a great teacher and even when there are bad days you will still be worthy as much as one the great days. I am proud of you like so many other people, and having the courage to talk about it, is so important for so many of us, just like you said, to know that we are not alone, no matter what we are going through right now. Iam in my second year of university to become a teacher and when I doubt or feel as I cant make it - your videos remember me what kind of teacher I want to be. Thank you for being who you are and for inspiring so many others. You are simply amazing! Dankeschön :)
Thank you for sharing your story. You can really feel your passion and strength. I admire your tenacity through such a difficult situation, and your mental health journey. It's important to have that discussion.
I have a similar story in that I only applied to one school! I love the early childhood and elementary years so currently I work as a teacher's aide for special ed students. But you give me the courage and inspiration to keep going forward to get my own fulltime classroom one day! Love you ~
thank you for sharing this. thank you for being so honest and open. you are helping so many people- I’m sure you know that. you have inspired me so much and I look forward to becoming a teacher just like you💛
I'm really grateful for your candor in all of this, and your attitude and actions have inspired me in so many ways. I'm about to head into my senior year of college, starting to begin to student teach and apply for jobs, etc., and I just truly appreciate your guidance in all of those things. Super proud to follow your journey and support you from afar. ❤️❤️
I'm proud of you for managing to open up and talk about your mental health, it takes a lot of courage!!
thank you so much, admir, it means a lot!
Five Foot One Teacher you’re absolutely welcome! 😇
yes, here's a story on adversity. ua-cam.com/video/-0paZntEGQk/v-deo.html
I'm a preschool teacher and I can't imagine going through what you went through. It's honestly something that crosses my mind every once in awhile and it's a very scary and very real thing. You are so strong, thank you for sharing!
thank you for being here, Maddy
I went through a tragedy at the childcare center I work at too this year. I am an assistant toddler teacher to 18-24 month olds at one of the Children of Americas in Pennsylvania and on February 27, a car crashed through one of the PreK classrooms during nap time. Luckily my classroom is very far from that room so my students and I were safe but the car ran over 5 children and we had to evacuate because the firefighters were concerned that the building may collapse while we were inside. The children were rushed to the hospital (4 with minor injuries and 1 was in critical condition) and they all survived and are fully physically healed now. It was very traumatizing for us all and we got transferred to 3 other centers within our chain while the building is being repaired due to the damage so we were all separated. We are still healing and had to go into quarantine 2 weeks later due to covid but we (the admins, staff, and families) keep telling each other that we will get through this together. Your story inspires me to remain strong💛
As being someone who is about to be a first year teacher, your passion is inspiring. My mental health has been so debilitating lately and I question if I am ready to be a teacher for my students because they are my passion. This video is comforting in knowing its okay to take time and work on yourself. You're beauty is so radiant and God's plan is far much greater for you to even comprehend. Embracing uncertainty is my motto for this year and your videos have been so inspiring. Never let the bright light in which you let off grow dim! xoxo
Thank you for this 💛 Make sure you are pouring into you first, you deserve it.
I had to leave my first teaching job this semester due to it being a deeply unsafe and toxic environment for its teachers. I have a number of fears around getting back into the classroom, but hearing you reminds me of the reasons I got into this profession and the love and impact it can have on students’ lives. I had a bad start, but you’ve really helped me not lose sight of that dream. Thank you for your openness on this platform
It’s your journey and I’m so proud of you for doing what is best for you. What is so beautiful about a journey is the many parts to it. Rooting for you 💛
People like you are the reason I want to go into this profession! You are such an inspiration to us college gals just trying to make it through! Your message and the work you have put in for yourself is amazing. You can't pour from an empty cup and for many teachers it can be hard to realize that! Thank you for sharing your journey and for teaching me what it means to be unbreakable
Thank you so much for the sweet words. So so so excited for you and your future!
What you went through is my worst fear. You are so unbelievably strong and I wish I had a teacher like you. Your videos inspire me. Thank you!
That is a very valid fear. Thank you for being here and listening 💛
You have *no idea* how much you inspire your viewers / those around you. I've always wanted to learn about linguistics and culture and travel around the world teaching English and giving an opportunity of education to those who have little to none. One of my middle school English teachers really inspired me, as she would go to teach in Africa and China during the summers! I'm almost at the end of my own educational journey before I enter into college, but what I will always bring along with me is the life lessons and advice that my teachers have told me.
I wish, I just wish there was a way I could let all of my teachers know how much they actually helped in pushing their students to success. I want to show them how much I've come so far, and how proud they should be! I always thought how it would feel to receive a letter, or a picture of your student from 12 years ago who you taught in say, kindergarten, now graduating in their cap & gown with a diploma in their hand- knowing that what you taught them helped them get this far in life, that everything paid off! Teachers deserve ALL the love and respect in the world, and more.
Happy Teachers Appreciation Week! 🍎😃
you are amazing and so so sweet for saying all of this. I appreciate YOU!
Britt, you are the strongest teacher I know. As an aspiring English teacher who wants to go to college in FL, I’m constantly thinking about your situation and how you are coping with that tragedy. Thank you for all you have been to so many people, including me. Sending lots of love 🧡
thank you for being here, means a lot 💛
I know this is hard to share, but I hope you know how much of an impact you have had on people. Your videos always put me in a good mood and I am always inspired by you!!
I found your channel when I was going through a really hard time. Something happened to me at my school. It became very difficult to attend. Just like you said, I didn’t feel safe. I had the happy, go-lucky part of me on the outside, but I had a part of me that was dying on the inside. I finally had a breakdown when I started college. When I came out of it I rewatched a bunch of your videos and they helped me get through it.
I know it is hard to be positive and you may feel as though you have to be happy all of the time, but your authenticity has significantly impacted my life for the better so I thank you for that.💛
You’re so strong and I’m so proud of you for getting through it. Thank you for being here, Katherine 💛
Five Foot One Teacher thank you for doing what you do :)
I’ve wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. I start my senior year of college this fall in English/history secondary ed. Your video was so inspiring and I think your unbreakable organization is wonderful in highlighting how important it is to talk about mental health. As teachers, our job is not only to teach our students, but it’s to advocate for them. To advocate for policies to protect them and give them the resources they need. Thank you for advocating for others and also showing that you can do that as well as take care of yourself at the same time. Thank you for all that you do!❤️❤️
Absolutely. You said it so well. You’re amazing! 💛💛💛
Thank you for your vulnerability. Teaching is such a challenging profession. It requires a lot of head and heart inside and outside the classroom. We carry a lot. We are unbreakable. Thank you for being YOU
This was my first video of yours, and wow. I came not knowing where you taught or what your story was. Thank you so much for sharing. I have always wanted to be a teacher, but as an 11th grader, I’ve obviously grown up and had my eyes opened to the, to be frank, dangers of the field. Actually, the first time I remember really questioning my desired career path was after Parkland which was my freshman year. I am no way claiming the tragedy as my own as I live in western Pennsylvania and know no one who was directly affected. I will have spent all of my K-12 years post 1999, the beginning of a uniquely horrific era in our schools. From the time I was 5, I’ve known how to hide in the corner in the dark. And after 2018, we were taught to shatter windows with our fists and use textbooks as projectiles. Twelve hundred miles away, that tragedy had an impact. I have to wonder if all students who are growing up now will have some degree of PTSD (obviously not to your extent but we’ve grown up worrying we’ll be next). I do hold my breath at the sound of a slammed door. I don’t like school dances (way too many people in one place). But if you can pursue what you love, so can I. Thank you for sharing. Your story is more inspiring than I can put into words.
I am not a teacher/in education but you just seem like the kindest person and I wish I could give u a hug!!!!!💓
This was so hopeful and helpful for me as a first year teacher. I had a really really hard time caring for myself at all this year because I was so invested in making sure my students got a teacher they deserved. Your strength and story makes me feel like I’m not alone when I did need to take that time for myself. Thank you so much for sharing, and I’m excited to see where this journey takes you.
thank you for sharing. i'm a graduating senior this year and next year i am going to college to be a teacher. i'm so excited to follow my dreams, but i do carry a lot of pain with me and i am afraid i don't know how to pour into me yet. you being so vulnerable about this process of healing means so much to me and i hope you know just how much you matter to so many of us. sending light and love!
thank you for being here. best of luck to you on your very exciting journey!
As a current English Education major in college, I have always found your videos so inspiring. Thank you for your vulnerability and your willingness to share your journey with us. So excited to keep watching and see what is coming next for you!
That is so excited that you are majoring in English education. Best of luck to you on your journey! And thank you so much for the sweet words and for being here. 💛
You were my biggest teaching inspiration before I knew your tragic experience, after and still now. Just seeing your smile and bright eyes gives me this surge of motivation to do my very best. You're incredible, you're strong and you're unbreakable. Thank you for continuing to share your journey and never giving in.❤
thank you for being here throughout it all, means so much
I have been following your for about a year and had no idea you taught a Stoneman Douglas! I am also happy that you are here to cast so much light into the world. You are such a ball of positive energy.❤️
Hi Britt! I really needed to see this today. Not just because I was almost in tears hearing your story but also because I’m studying to become a kindergarten teacher. Ever since I made that decision so many people have tried to tell me not too. That it will be too difficult or there is no pay and everything in between, but I am so thankful for you because of you sharing your story. It encourages me to peruse my dreams and passion despite what others think! Thank you so much💛
thank you so much for being here. don't listen to them and KEEP GOING. you've got this 💛
Pursue your dream, no matter what anyone tells you, it will be worthy !! I am a preschool teacher and went through that as well and still am. People would tell me that I should do something else that is not a good pay, but deep inside me I knew that’s what I was meant to be. I been in the profession for about 3 years and it has been the most rewarding experience and happy time of my life. There are challenges and yes there is no good pay, but at the end of the day I wouldn’t change it for anything . My heart is happy and I know I made the right decision. Keep going forward you can do it !!
Nancy Ramirez thank you so much for your kind and uplifting words! They truly mean so much to me
I look up to you for so many reasons. I went through a tragedy similar to your’s a month before your’s in 2018 (I have DMed you on Instagram in the past telling you more). I discovered your Instagram the night of your tragedy and I began following your social media. Your posts and videos about healing helped me SO much during my time of healing and I felt like we were learning to be unbreakable together. You were a big role in my healing because I didn’t feel alone. Thank you so much for that. 💛 I am also a senior in college studying early childhood education so I aspire to be like you in my future classroom. Thank you for your honesty these last few years- you are so inspiring and have done so much for others. We love you & support you!! ❤️
Bayley, thank you so much for this. I am so sorry you went through a similar tragedy, no one should ever have to go through that. I love that you felt like we were learning to be unbreakable together--that puts tears in my eyes. I'm so excited for you and your journey to come!
You opened up. which is something that is very hard. Hang in there Aniexty is not easy. I’m going to school because of people like you. Thank you for the inspiration
I appreciate it. Thank you for being here!
Your loving passion for teaching is so beautiful. Your students are so lucky to have you.
thank you, I appreciate it!
I'm so proud of you Britt for keeping your strength through everything you have went through throughout your career! Once again, you brought tears to my eyes! I can't wait to see and hear about your future teaching career! Much love ❤
thank you, Trevor! it means so much to have you here along the journey!
@@fivefootoneteacher Always a pleasure. In a slightly different way, I can completely agree with you when you talked about how triggering the fire alarms were. Throughout my life, I had dealt with anxiety to loud noises, and fire alarms were the worst for me. I believe it started back in kindergarten when the alarms went off while I was in the auditorium during my class concert. My school was very old, so our alarms were very old and much louder than the ones we have today. It was getting so bad for me in school because we held drills on a regular basis except in the winter. Once we realized what was going on, my mom and I were able to work things out to where I would be removed from thee building prior to any drills. But once middle school came around, my school tried everything they could to cure my alarm anxiety, to the point where they held surprise drills. At the time, Michigan law required 6 drills a year. My 7th and 8th grade year combined, I counted 17 fire drills. 10 one year and 7 the other. The surprise drills made things worse for me, and I couldn't really stand up for myself because of how strict my school was. Once I got into high school things started to get better for me, yet I still have anxiety with them. I definitely understand how triggering they can be
Ms. Brittany, I personally struggle with anxiety as well. I have never developed PSTD from a tragic incident. However, I am empathetic towards your situation. I am so proud of you for following your dream to become a teacher. English is my favorite subject too. After graduating from Florida State University with a degree in English for secondary education, you taught ninth grade English at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Now that you are taking this break, you have a lot more time. You are the advisor for the Dance Marathon Club at the school you taught and the founder of the Unbreakable Organization. I am excited for you to get back into a classroom the following academic year. If you are writing anything, you can consider publishing it. I would love to read a book written by you. As for self care, I really make sure to spend time on the things I enjoy. I just finished reading Magic for Marigold by Lucy Maud Montgomery and I cannot stop thinking about it. I am actuated to write a lot more. I can understand how rewarding teaching is. I loved hearing your entire journey. I love you
Thank you so much for your beautiful words. I am so sorry that you struggle with anxiety--you are so strong and never alone. 💛
Five Foot One Teacher
You are welcome. I think we all struggle with anxiety at some point in our lives. You are amazing and have given me so much hope. We are all so strong and will keep fighting.
you have inspired me to become a teacher
that makes me happy
you're the reason i changed my major to education. i suffer from ptsd because of cancer and its been hard in a very different way but i really feel this. thank you
I am so sorry--sending you so much love and strength. Wishing you so much luck on your journey!
Thank you so much for this video. One of my students was killed by another student in front of my school and it was the worst thing to ever happen to our community and school. I too was just pushing on until I broke down at school and had to take a few weeks off and then this pandemic happened. School used to be a place I loved, but I couldn't be in the building anymore. Now we are teaching virtually and while I miss seeing my kids in person, the space away from our building has helped me so much. A space can be so triggering for us, but we are strong and can overcome obstacles
Thank you for making this video!! I just gradated from CC with my Associates transfer degree and will be going to uni next semester to work toward my BS in English Education! I often get funny looks when I tell someone I want to teach high school English. I even get asked, “high school? Are you crazy?!” Hearing everyone else’s opinions like that makes me second guess myself but watching this video just reassured my decision. Thank you for sharing your story with us!! I know it’s not easy.
You're going to be amazing. Thank you for being here!
This is the video I needed. Almost done with my bachelors and have contemplated everything about teaching. I took a step back and realized I have the chance to encourage and power young individuals.
I hope you have a wonderful day
You absolutely do, and you will! You're amazing!
This is the first video I’m watching, and when she said 1200 building, I got the idea, but when she said February 14th, my heart sank. I had no idea what her story was. I had no idea I was watching a teacher who taught at Stoneman Douglass 💔
I wish UA-cam had a ♥️ option. I love your story and I’m so inspired by you story about teaching because I’m studying to become a high school social studies teacher.
thank you so much :) so excited for you and your journey!
LOVE your new intro, Britt!! I am so proud of you. Every time I watch your videos, I just truly feel like we are friends. You are so warm, and welcoming. I think you are absolutely incredible, and I can't wait for what's next for you. You are brave, you are strong, and I know you can do anything.
thank you so much! I appreciate this, it means so much
I actually took some time off from the classroom for my mental health as well, because I wasn't taking the time that I needed for myself to be whole and healthy. I'm going to be back in the classroom in a couple of weeks (late start) and I'm hoping that with continued therapy and support that I can do this. It's uplifting to know that there's someone like you in the community who promotes mental health awareness, so thank you for doing that. We can do this together!
PTSD is one of the hardest things to battle. It’s a battle that other people don’t know about unless they’re fighting it too. You are never alone and you were strong not only for yourself but for your students and they will never forget that. You are a survivor and a warrior and your future students are lucky to have you ❤️
You inspire me so much. I was a teacher and I left for similar reasons as you, but I hope I one day can get back in the classroom and inspire students as you do. Thank you so much for creating such an inspiring and positive platform.
I'm so glad my friend shared your channel with me. I'm about to graduate with my teaching credential, and this video was super inspiring to watch. Thank you for sharing your raw self with us. I'm both excited and so nervous for this next chapter, but your video reminds me that even in the midst of so much uncertainty, God is working things for good. God Bless
I wasn’t directly involved in a shooting, but my community, my school, and my work was deeply deeply impacted by a mass shooting in my city. It was so hard. People I know were there, people I know were killed and hurt. It is something that will never leave your heart. I feel for you.
Brittany, thank you so much for making this video and opening up. I am currently a first-year teacher. I started student teaching in August and got my first teaching job in December. Having my already short first year, be cut even shorter by Covid has been really tough to process. In one way, I know closing schools is what needs to happen, but at the same time, I am still heartbroken because I miss my students and I feel like I have to put my passion on hold. I know this is nothing compared to what you went through, but I can completely resonate with how you were feeling at the end of your first year, and I can imagine how difficult it was for you to decide to take a break from teaching. Teaching is so much more than just a job, it is a passion. It is so hard to leave our students behind, even if it is for the best. I am so glad you are healing and that you will be back in the classroom soon!
I am an elementary education major and you are literally one of the best UA-camrs for me to watch. You have been through hell and back and you still smile and do silly things. I love your radiating positivity. Thanks for always having a great mindset!
Thank you for being here 💛
This video was amazing and brought me to tears multiple times. You have taught me so much about what it means to be unbreakable and inspire so much as a future educator. I just finished my second year of college in the education program and I can't thank you enough for giving me content to watch when times got tough. I cant wait to see where your journey goes in the upcoming years. Have a fantastic day!
thank you for being here, means so much 💛
Powerful. That is the first word that comes to my mind when I see this. To share your experience is incredibly hard. I can’t even begin to fathom the pain you went through. You are one of my biggest inspirations. A huge part of my blog is teacher wellness. Thank you for sharing your journey. You needed a break. You cannot pour from an empty cup.
Thank you so much for being here--you are so sweet. 💛
I'm a senior in high school, and I'm fortunate to go to a school with an amazing career preparation program. I'm involved in the education pathway, and as a capstone to the program this year, I got to student teach a few hours a week at a nearby elementary school. I loved it! I'm going to college this fall to study special education and I am so excited. Following you these past few years and seeing your journey has been so inspiring, and I've used you as an example countless times in different projects about my education philosophy, future classroom setup, etc. This video was amazing. It's teacher appreciation week, so thank you for being such a role model to me!
that is so exciting! I can't wait for your journey 💛 thank you for being here
You are SO strong and I am inspired by your candor. I cannot imagine going through what you did, and I pray you find peace through time. Taking the time to rebuild mentally and emotionally is imperative. I am currently a freshman in college majoring in Early Childhood, and this is such a real and scary thing that happens to schools. Through your passion and hardwork in advocating for other educators, you are making a huge difference. Thank you for being honest and spreading love, even when life seems so uncertain. When you decide to enter a classroom again, you will be a blessing to your students, just like you have always been. XOXO
Thank you for being here and for your kind words 💛 best of luck on your journey!
Thank you for being here and for your kind words 💛 best of luck on your journey!
Hello :) I’m in tampa and I fly to the march in DC alone and I ended up meeting a group of parkland students and alumni and they took me in and let me tour the city with them and were still friends. We held posters made by the students in tribute of their friends. My heart goes out to you. You’re an amazing teacher.
The plane ride I sat by a man who’s daughters were freshman and got to talk to him for awhile. You guys are very strong.
I am a little late on watching this video but wow.. This video seriously hit me so much. You are so strong and unbreakable, you knew what was the best thing for you and took a break. It is not easy to tell yourself to take a step back from something you love, but doing that is better for you, and opens more doors for yourself. I am so proud of the teacher and person you are. Being a elementary education college senior in texas, this showed me what hope, self-care, and passion looks like.
This is so brave! I'm super proud and I can't wait to watch this. Sending you so so so much love xx
thank you, Alex
You are so unbelievably strong and brave. You are an incredible inspiration about what it truly means to invest in your mental health so you can pour into others. Whatever your next step is, you are prepared and will change lives!
Thank you so much for being here Olivia! I really appreciate it 💛
Thank you Brittany for opening up like this! As you said, being a teacher is about projecting love on your students, and it is so important (and overlooked) that we love ourselves first. We lift ourselves up so we can help lift them. Your journey and story is so inspiring & I want to thank you again for being so vulnerable. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! You inspire me to become a strong and loving teacher!
Absolutely. Thank you so much for then sweet words and for being here 💛
You so are brave and strong! Thank you for sharing your story. As a teacher myself, this is one of my biggest fear.
It is absolutely a valid fear. Thank you for being here 💛
Thank you so much, Ms. Sinitch, for making this video! Through this video, you've touched the hearts of many people, especially my dearest loved one as well! I sincerely hope you inspire many youngsters to take to the noble profession of teaching and, also importantly, make people happy as well.
I’m so proud of you for taking care of you. There is nothing wrong with that. I’m excited to hear the upcoming news. Stay unbreakable.
Thank you so much for being here and for the sweet words. I really appreciate it 💛
The new intro! :)
thank you, Chrissy!
This video was incredible. I start a grad program in the fall for secondary social science and I have met so many teachers who talk about how much they pour into their students but also make it so clear to not lose ourselves as educators. You are exactly what every teacher should want to and try to be.
thank you so much, Renee!! I really appreciate it. I'm so excited for you and your future in secondary social science!!
You have come such a long way, and when people began to give up, you pushed through and gave them someone to lean on. As may is mental health awareness month, sharing what’s going on within is so important just as it is everyday! You are doing amazing in every way! I love you so so much! 💛
Also, I am going to email you, I would like to ask you something ❤️
Love you too! Thank you for being here 💛
I'm an aspiring teacher and I'll be graduating with my degree next spring. You are such an inspiration for me. Thank you for sharing your story. You're such a brave person. Sending love to you.
that is so exciting, best of luck to you on your journey and thank you for the support!
Thank you, thank you, Thank you.
God needed you at that school because you are such a strong solider and a beacon of light for your students. I am sure they are so proud of you. I am so touched by your strength, vulnerability, and honesty. God Bless you and all your students. I am praying for you
Thank you for saying that 💛
Thank you for sharing your story!
I am a first year teacher and I always look back on my senior year in Highschool, we also had a school shooting and it’s really made me who I am today. I reflect and think about that day every single day of my life. I know as a teacher we want the best for our students but we also have to think about our own mental health.
I appreciate you and look up to you :) thank you so much Brittany!
So sorry you had to go through that. Sending you so much love.
You're so strong Brittany! Thank you for being so honest with us, and for being such a light, even when you're going through dark times! Good luck with everything you do in the future, you deserve only the best!
thank you, means a lot 💛
You are SO unbelievably strong. Thank you for sharing your story with us again. I am inspired by you and how you took the time to take care of yourself when you needed it most. What a great example you are to all of us (your subscribers) and to your students and their families too. You made something beautiful bloom out of a story that could have completely broken anyone in its path. Keep your beautiful head up! I am praying for your continuous healing journey! Don't give up. You've always been such a breath of fresh air and because of you I have been inspired to teach as well.
thank you so much for being here, this means so much to me!
You are an incredible human being. Thank you for being so brave and sharing your story with us all. I left my first student teaching internship feeling rather discouraged, but your words have sparked a new feeling of inspiration and courage. You can do this, I can do this. We got this
Thank you for being here 💛 you’ve got this
You're amazing. Thank you for your vulnerability. We are all rooting for you!
thank you so much 💛
I cannot wait to hear what comes next for you. I have an MSDHS student this year in one of my classes, and I worried so much every time the fire alarm went off or we had an active shooter drill. The student has a really strong support network and is moving forward too. Thank you for your openness about your journey. Lots of love and support to you.
that's amazing they have a strong network 💛 thanks for always being here
Thank you for sharing. It really is nice to listen to someone who is willing to be vulnerable. It takes courage and I look up to that. Your experience also gave me strength. You are a great person worthy of the profession you are in.
I’m happy to hear that you are working on making yourself a better person for your students. My professors tell me that you can’t help your students if you can’t help yourself. Looking forward to hearing about your plans for next school year and hopefully some videos. As I finish my last year of college to become a special education teacher and move to student teaching in the spring I hope I have your videos there with me.
thanks, Katie! your professor is absolutely correct!
I am going to be a first-year teacher this coming school year. You are so inspiring to me and I really look up to you! Thank you for sharing your experience!
that is so exciting! thank you so much for being here! means a lot 💛
Brittany, you inspire me so much. The time that you took for yourself is soooo valid and understandable, and I think if a break was what you needed to teach again, then you did the right thing! Your first year teaching was like no other, and it hurts me to have to see you go through PTSD and anxiety because of it - but you define what makes an amazing educator and human being and I hope to be just like you when I start my teaching career. Your hope and enthusiasm inspires me so much and I am sending so much love your way!💕💕
thank you so much for being here, I appreciate it! thank you for the sweet words 💛
you are the sweetest & strongest human i know. the inspiration, positivity, & true light that you shine is so refreshing & so amazing to watch. you’ve helped me bring a part of myself back that i lost through severe anxiety & ocd. you are so amazing & we can’t wait to see what God has in store for you next!! ⭐️💛
Thank you so so much, Brena. I really appreciate it and I'm so glad you were able to get through a tough time as well. I can't wait to share what is next!
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It must have been so hard for you, but you must be proud of yourself now, you made such a great and strong decision taking time to feel better. You were already a great teacher and you’re gonna be the best ever! I admire you from France. Happy to follow you on your channel. We learn so much with you. Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you so much for being here. It means a lot and I really appreciate it!
Wow. Thank you for sharing. I am a sophomore elementary education major and I try to immerse myself in as much educational content as possible! I love that you share the teaching part of your life but other aspects too. It paints an honest picture of a teacher as a person. I love following your journey and can't wait to see what you do next :)
thank you Bridgette, I appreciate it 💛
Crying along with you as you experienced every teachers nightmare. You are brave and strong! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for being here, Laura
the intro. the aesthetic. I wish I could hug you and thank you for your videos and your strength. I thank you for sharing your journey especially with PTSD as my boyfriend is currently working through a form of it from a hostile school. You are such a light 💛
thank you for being here 💛
thank you for everything. no one should have gone through what you went through. i’m wishing you the best right now 💗
I agree, thank you so much Delaney, means a lot!
I want to share a story that hopefully doesn't trigger anyone. My first practicum placement of my education degree was in an elementary school. That first or second day, we had an active shooter drill when we had to go into this closet with all the students and our cooperating teacher. After the drill and the class ended, my teacher said " I sit with my back to the door because I can't live with myself knowing I let one of my students die." This mentality was so sad that teachers today have to think about that possibility.
Thank you for your positive presence on youtube. Me too I know I get stronger and more unbreakable after bad stuff happens to me too. Please don't feel obliged to do stuff for others. That way you are not stressed as my wish is just for you to live a good life because all you have already done so much good!
thank you for this!
Five Foot One Teacher Thank you!
thank you so much for sharing your journey, honestly and fully. it is so valuable and refreshing to see your presence and how much you truly care about what you are doing. ❤️
Thank you so much Zoe! I really appreciate it 💛
I'm starting my training to become an art teacher in September here in England- although there are differences in our subjects/countries I've already made a tonne of notes form watching your vids I hope to incorporate to my own classes one day. Peace and Love from England xxx
that is incredible! thank you so much for being here 💛💛💛
I am so excited but so scared to start teaching, I’ll be doing my first internship next year. Your story is so inspiring and I hope you know how much I value your advice, you are the kind of teacher I want to be!
I am so excited for you and your journey. Soak in every second. Thank you so much for being here!
People like you make the world a better place. Thank you for sharing your experience and emotions with us. You are truly inspiring. I can't wait to experience the next chapter of your life with you through your videos! 💕
thank you so much, cammy. it means a lot 💛
I admire you so incredibly much! I am currently studying in australia to be a high school science teacher and I want nothing more than to teach at my old school. The connection that you have with your students and the passion that you have for all that you do is truely inspiring! you are so so strong. lots and lots of love xxx
Thank you so much and that is amazing! Wishing you luck! 💛💛💛
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Thanks for sharing this!
We need you and your positive energy❣️
Keep pressing forward'💛🎉
thank you so so much!
your story inspires me so much! you are so strong for coming on here and opening up to the world of your experiences. physically teaching or not, you are truly all the the best things about an educator always at heart. thank you for spreading so much positivity
Thank you so much for being here 💛
You are such an inspiration to so many people! I am starting my teaching journey next school year and I can only hope to have a fraction of the strength and heart that you do. I am so grateful to you for sharing your story; you constantly remind me why I want to teach in the first place and inspire me to be a better person. Your honesty and openness are so admirable and I am so excited to follow where you go next!
Thank you, Tori! I’m so excited for you and your journey. You’re going to be amazing!
Thank you for sharing your truth and being so raw and real. So excited to hear about what you’ll be up to next year!!! 💓 I’m a middle school teacher and I’m hoping it’s middle school- they’re the best!!! Lol (in my unbiased opinion)
thank you so much for being here! means a lot 💛
you are so so strong and inspirational. thank you for sharing your story and being brave enough to continue doing your passion
You’re so strong and inspiring. Thank you for being open about things that are truly difficult to surpass. I hope that no one has to ever go through what you’ve gone through, but it’s hard to tell with everything going on during this day in age. Thank you for fueling my teaching journey, I cannot wait until I can share a classroom with my future students. Lots of love from California.
thank you for being here 💛
Five Foot One Teacher wouldn’t trade it for the world. 💛
You're an amazing human. Our profession is lucky to have you! Such an honest and inspiring video.
you and your story are so impactful and inspirational. thank you for being vulnerable, and sharing. you are so refreshing to watch because you're real, and honest. i value your content so much as a future educator. thank you for being you, choosing you and for inspiring so many students and teachers!
Britt, I am SO proud of you. I have been following you since the beginning of your teaching journey, and I could not be more proud of you. You have inspired me SO much for when I start teaching kindergarteners in two years to fully pour all of me into them and to be myself. Seeing how strong you are, how UNBREAKABLE you are, has made me feel that, too! You are by far the most inspirational person I have ever come across. From health and fitness, to mental health, to teaching, to your lifestyle, I have learned SO much for you and I am so thankful for that. Thank you for spreading light in everyone's life. Never forget to ALWAYS put yourself first
thank you so much, tori!!! This is so sweet and means the world to me. you're amazing for all that you do as a teacher! 💛
You are strong, you really inspire me a lot. With your strength I am becoming unbreakable and I hope one day I will be a good teacher as you are. Now it's difficult for me because I can't discuss with nobody that I wanna be a teacher and this conversations are really important to me. I want but I am afraid to tell my teacher about that because I don't know her reaction and maybe it's just stupid telling things like that. I watch your videos almost a year and it is really that help me. Please continue do it and have a nice day)
thank you so much, Maria 💛 means so much! you CAN be a teacher and you will be amazing!
Proud of you girl!! im a freshman in college and want to be a teacher someday!! You inspired me so much with your YT channel and your positive encouragement!
I am so proud of you for sharing your story with us! It's a beautiful thing to recognize that strength can take many forms, and being gentle and kind to yourself is a powerful thing
thank you so much, Laura! means a lot 💛 best of luck to you on your journey and good luck with those exams!
Please remember always that you are a great teacher and even when there are bad days you will still be worthy as much as one the great days. I am proud of you like so many other people, and having the courage to talk about it, is so important for so many of us, just like you said, to know that we are not alone, no matter what we are going through right now.
Iam in my second year of university to become a teacher and when I doubt or feel as I cant make it - your videos remember me what kind of teacher I want to be. Thank you for being who you are and for inspiring so many others. You are simply amazing! Dankeschön :)
thank you for the kind words, best of luck to you on your journey!
You are so strong Britt, I’m so proud of you for wanting to open up to us and tell your story. You are unbreakable sending so much love! 💛💛
thank you so much sweet girl!
you are a dream and an inspiration to so many. I hope you know in your heart you have changed lives Britt.
love love love you
Thank you for sharing your story. You can really feel your passion and strength. I admire your tenacity through such a difficult situation, and your mental health journey. It's important to have that discussion.
thank you, Rachel! I appreciate it
I have a similar story in that I only applied to one school! I love the early childhood and elementary years so currently I work as a teacher's aide for special ed students. But you give me the courage and inspiration to keep going forward to get my own fulltime classroom one day! Love you ~
that is amazing, you're amazing!
YOU ARE SO STRONG!!!!!!!
Can't wait for all your new videos to come.
thank you so much Elizabeth!
thank you for sharing this. thank you for being so honest and open. you are helping so many people- I’m sure you know that. you have inspired me so much and I look forward to becoming a teacher just like you💛
thanks so much Shannon, I appreciate it so much 💛
I'm really grateful for your candor in all of this, and your attitude and actions have inspired me in so many ways. I'm about to head into my senior year of college, starting to begin to student teach and apply for jobs, etc., and I just truly appreciate your guidance in all of those things. Super proud to follow your journey and support you from afar. ❤️❤️
thank you so much 💛 sending you love and strength as you enter into senior year!