-Trapped in Education – It’s A Teacher’s Journey Through Burnout, Racism, and Recovery
Trapped in Education isn’t just another book about teaching. It’s a deeply personal and candid story of what it’s really like to stand at the front of the classroom while quietly falling apart behind the scenes. Written by Sheetal Smith-Batish, an educator with over two decades of experience, this memoir pulls back the curtain on the often-overlooked mental health struggles teachers face every day.
A Career of Passion—and Pressure
For years, Sheetal flourished in the fast-paced world of education, juggling roles as a classroom teacher, senior leader, and mentor. Her story takes readers from vibrant city schools in London to quiet village classrooms in the countryside. But while her passion for teaching never wavered, the toll it took on her mind and body tells a different story.
The book...