Teaching is rewarding. I can’t think of a more rewarding job, maybe doctor or nurse. Maybe firemen or policeman or therapist. Teaching is rewarding, but it’s not always financially easy.

“How am I supposed to pay off student loans, save for summer, and still buy my own classroom supplies?” This is what was going through my head. Usually monthly, but sometimes daily. I’ll be honest the first one is the kicker.

Have you thought about these things? You’re not alone—and that’s why this blog exists.

I was raised by a single mom in the 80’s and 90’s who was sure that if her kids went to college they would have a different life than hers. For the record-she made sure I didn’t have the same life as hers by putting food on the table, not beating me, and giving me all the love I needed and a great excitement about life in general (seriously, another story for another day). 

So I went to college, was a volunteer teacher overseas, and realized it’s what I dreamed of doing. I love learning, and I love teaching. But 80k in student loan debt (while working the majority of my college career), and a starting salary of $39,456/year made me realize I needed another option. 

So I taught for almost 10 years (+2 as a paraeducator) and realized not only did I have no money but I had no time. I want time, I want to be debt-free, and I want to keep the excitement my mother taught me to keep in my life. 

So here we go. I plan to share the things I have done or I’m doing to empower other educators with financial strategies to bring them out of debt and stress and into time freedom and financial success. Whether you choose to stay in teaching or not (for the record-I did not). 

You can expect a few blog posts a week on how to budget on a teachers income, side hustle ideas, saving strategies for the school year and summer (because vacations are important, and an assorted collection of tools, apps, and resources that made/make my life easier (and more affordable). 

Expect some freebies and downloadable budgets I made for myself, as well as online courses I have taken that helped me in and out of the classroom. 

How You Get Involved

I’d love for you to be part of this growing community of educators who are taking charge of their finances! Here’s how you can stay connected:

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• Join the conversation by dropping a comment below—what’s your biggest financial frustration as a teacher? I’d love to hear from you and maybe even feature your question in a future post.

Keep Exploring

If you’re curious about the story behind this blog, you’ll definitely want to check out my next post: “How I Started This Blog (And How You Can Too!)”. It’s all about how I turned my financial journey into a platform to help other teachers like you.

And don’t miss what’s coming next week—whether you’re trying to build your first budget or looking for realistic side hustles that actually fit a teacher’s schedule, I’ve got you covered!