It is very stressful going back to teaching after the summer...it's like changing shifts.... days to graveyards

and

there is a ton of stress because you have a whole new group of kids...with a whole new group of attitudes and you need to tailor the lessons for each new group of kids

and

you have to be "on" for 8 hours a day
happy even if you don't feel like it
caring even if you want to smack them
engaged even when you have a head ache

you never get any down time

going from low key to high gear is stressful and exhausting and takes some time getting back in the swing of things


I worked with a teacher who likened teaching to a marathon...summer was a water break smile but then you are back at it...