Your Work Environment And Burnout

Written By Abena Sey

December 31, 2021

How do you know if you are experiencing teacher burnout due to your work environment?  Ask yourself the following questions:

Assess The Culture Of Your School / Work Environment

How would you evaluate the culture of your school?  Does it align with your core values?  Do you have a positive opinion about your place of work?  How do you feel being in the building?  How do students and parents feel?  What attitudes are demonstrated?  Are your work environment and school culture positive?


Suggestions: The school culture can have major impacts on you as a professional educator. You want to ensure that you are working in an environment that helps you be the best teacher you can be and supports your efforts in the classroom. If you are feeling drained, unmotivated, or unsupported in your professional goals, you may need to change your work environment. If you are not in a position to change your work environment, consider what you can do in your classroom to develop a positive culture for you and your students. If you have decided it’s time to leave, lean on your professional learning network to help you stay focused until you are able to change environments.

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