E108

Ep108. ft. Sol Mio-More Than a Lesson Plan: The Hidden Life of Teachers (Part 1)

From Languages Pedagogy Podcast · Hosted by Mike Llerena

2025-05-13·00:34:44

Episode summary

In this episode of Languages Pedagogy Podcast: In this powerful first part of our two-part series, I sit down with Sol — an English teacher from Argentina — to uncover the raw, often invisible truth of the teaching profession. Together, we explore what happens behind the scenes: the emotional labor, the unpaid overtime, the deep care that never makes it into a job description. From burnout to quiet resilience, from classroom prep to private heartbreaks, this conversation opens the door to the side of teaching no one…

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In this powerful first part of our two-part series, I sit down with Sol — an English teacher from Argentina — to uncover the raw, often invisible truth of the teaching profession. Together, we explore what happens behind the scenes: the emotional labor, the unpaid overtime, the deep care that never makes it into a job description. From burnout to quiet resilience, from classroom prep to private heartbreaks, this conversation opens the door to the side of teaching no one talks about — but every educator knows. This is for the teachers who give more than they’re ever asked to. This is for those who carry more than just a lesson plan. Loved this episode? Follow The Languages Pedagogy Podcast for more honest, powerful conversations at the intersection of language, education, and humanity. Share it with a fellow educator, leave a review, or tag us on social media — your voice helps elevate ours. Together, we’re not just teaching — we’re transforming. #LanguageEducation #TeacherVoices #PedagogyPodcast #GlobalClassroom