Unhappy Teacher Podcast

Episode #17: Turning Pain into Power - Grief & Loss w/ Levonne Gigger

Courtney Sillah Season 2 Episode 17

Grief isn’t just about death—it’s about losing jobs, relationships, identity, and even safety. In this episode, returning guest, Levonne Gigger shares her story of being assaulted by a student, grieving the career she loved, and fighting a system that doesn’t protect teachers. We explore how to teach grief early, unlearn toxic beliefs, and turn pain into purpose. Grief is a teacher—are we listening?

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