Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
For more than 10 years, I poured my heart into teaching. I loved my students, respected the incredible teachers I worked alongside, and truly believed I could make a difference.
But over time, I began to see the challenges teachers face every day, how the education system actually worked, and why so many students aren't getting what they need.
In this video, I'm sharing my personal story:
Why I became a teacher
What I loved about teaching
Why I ultimately resigned
How teaching changed before and after the pandemic
Why I chose to homeschool my own children
Why I now help homeschool families find success
0:00 Introduction
0:50 My journey as a teacher
3:24 A Teacher's Perspective on the Public School
8:20 Some Reasons I Resigned
12:25 When I Didn't Go Back
13:20 The Hard Transition
14:10 The Pandemic and Now
This isn't about criticizing teachers. In fact, I have tremendous respect for educators. It's about sharing what I learned from both sides of education and why I believe parents have more options than they often realize.
If you've ever wondered whether homeschooling could be a better fit for your child, I hope my story encourages you.
❤️ If this video helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with another parent who needs encouragement.
⬇️ More resources
🌐 Website: leilanimelendez.com
📚 Homeschool Consulting & Evaluations
🎥 New videos every week on homeschooling, special needs, ADHD, Down syndrome, autism, dyslexia, curriculum, and practical homeschool strategies.
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Generations: generations.idevaffiliate.com/79.html
No Consumed Ministry: https://store.notconsumed.com?aff=442
Homeschool Spanish Academy: https://www.spanish.academy/schedule-free-class/?utm_source=affiliate_marketing&utm_campaign=leilani
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Please email me at: Leilanimelendez5@gmail.com
**FTC DISCLAIMER: **This post may contain affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. If I partner with a company I will always disclose it here. This video is NOT sponsored**
***This video is for adults, not kids.
For more than 10 years, I poured my heart into teaching. I loved my students, respected the incredible teachers I worked alongside, and truly believed I could make a difference.
But over time, I began to see the challenges teachers face every day, how the education system actually worked, and why so many students aren't getting what they need.
In this video, I'm sharing my personal story:
Why I became a teacher
What I loved about teaching
Why I ultimately resigned
How teaching changed before and after the pandemic
Why I chose to homeschool my own children
Why I now help homeschool families find success
0:00 Introduction
0:50 My journey as a teacher
3:24 A Teacher's Perspective on the Public School
8:20 Some Reasons I Resigned
12:25 When I Didn't Go Back
13:20 The Hard Transition
14:10 The Pandemic and Now
This isn't about criticizing teachers. In fact, I have tremendous respect for educators. It's about sharing what I learned from both sides of education and why I believe parents have more options than they often realize.
If you've ever wondered whether homeschooling could be a better fit for your child, I hope my story encourages you.
❤️ If this video helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with another parent who needs encouragement.
⬇️ More resources
🌐 Website: leilanimelendez.com
📚 Homeschool Consulting & Evaluations
🎥 New videos every week on homeschooling, special needs, ADHD, Down syndrome, autism, dyslexia, curriculum, and practical homeschool strategies.
#homeschool #teacher #homeschooling #specialneedshomeschool #adhd #dyslexia #autism #downsyndrome #homeschoolmom #education________________________________________________________________________________
💙💛💙💛Are you homeschooling a child with a unique ability? 💙💛💙💛
Download my FREE "Roadmap to Homeschooling a Child with Special Needs" workbook here: leilani-melendez.kit.com/9342b8160e
________________________________________________________________________________
💚My FAVORITE Curriculum 💚
IEW: iew.com/?ref=LEILANIMELENDEZ
Generations: generations.idevaffiliate.com/79.html
No Consumed Ministry: https://store.notconsumed.com?aff=442
Homeschool Spanish Academy: https://www.spanish.academy/schedule-free-class/?utm_source=affiliate_marketing&utm_campaign=leilani
_________________________________________________________________
💕I would love to keep in Touch!! 💕
❤ Website ❤
leilanimelendez.com
Learn More About Leilani and How She Can Speak At Your Next Event: leilanimelendez.com/speaking
💛💙Get 3 FREE Chapters from My New Book!! 💛💙
FREEDOM TO LEARN: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/292114/sites/77436184879432754/4jGKGF
♥ SUBSCRIBE TO CHANNEL ♥
youtube.com/c/livingwitheve?sub_confirmation=1
♥ FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA ♥
facebook.com/LivingWithEve
instagram.com/living_with_eve
♥ Get my PRESCHOOL & SPECIAL NEEDS CURRICULUM♥
leilanimelendez.com/category/all-products
♥ BUSINESS, COLLABORATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS ♥ leilani@leilanimelendez.com
♥ FLORIDA HOMESCHOOL PORTFOLIOS, CONSULTATIONS OR TESTING ♥
Register for an Appointment Online: leilanimelendez.com/book-online
Please email me at: Leilanimelendez5@gmail.com
**FTC DISCLAIMER: **This post may contain affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. If I partner with a company I will always disclose it here. This video is NOT sponsored**
***This video is for adults, not kids.
