Former Henrico teacher speaks on why she left

After teaching for six years, one former Henrico High School teacher has switched professions due to issues in the teaching industry.

Micah Fae Thomas taught English at Henrico High School and says she found her passion in teaching and interacting with students. However, she started to see flaws in the teaching profession throughout her experience. She says her reasoning for leaving had nothing to do with her students and staff. Instead, deeper systemic issues within the career field led her leave the classroom.

“It was, you know, the most fulfilling experience of my life,” Thomas said. “I still feel the most whole when I’m teaching.”

With an increase in teacher resignations and vacancies, many teachers like Thomas had to choose between their passion and pay.

“I had been teaching for six years. I had a master’s degree,” Thomas said. “I still made the same salary as I did year one.”

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And governor Dumbkin wants to "lower the bar" for teacher licensure!!!!! He thinks "anybody can be a teacher"!!!!!