#164: Teachers Are Leaving the System—Here’s Why (Homeschool + Work Reality)

What happens when a former public school teacher decides she won’t send her own kids to school?

In this episode of the Homeschool How To Podcast, Cheryl sits down with Ashley Martinez—a former teacher turned homeschooling mom of two—who shares what she saw inside the classroom, why she chose a different path, and how her family makes homeschooling and working actually work.

This conversation goes beyond curriculum and schedules. Ashley opens up about:

• What teachers see inside schools that most parents don’t
• Why more educators are choosing to homeschool their own kids
• How to balance working from home while homeschooling
• The truth about socialization, co-ops, and hybrid homeschool models
• Why homeschooling gives families more freedom, flexibility, and connection
• Letting go of “balance” and embracing seasons of life

If you’ve ever thought:
“Can I homeschool if I still need to work?”
or
“I feel called to homeschool but don’t know how to make it work…”

This episode will give you clarity, encouragement, and a real-life look at what’s possible.

🎯 Ready to learn how families are actually doing this? Cheryl has interviewed 200+ homeschool families—and put a step by step process together for how to work and homeschool (even as a single parent!) Check it out below!

👉 How to Work & Homeschool (Even as a Single Parent!)

Find Ashley at:

https://linktr.ee/mrsashleymartinez

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