Could Teacher Burnout Be The Result of Schools Not Prioritizing Student Whole Health?

Passion toward education and the whole health of students is a key trait of educators and school administrators. So if the passion is there, why are educator burnout rates so high? Dr. Rhea sits down with Paul Buckley, Founder and Managing Owner of Ratio Staffing, to share his personal experiences shifting from working in an afterschool program focused on the health and wellbeing of the children and families, to a private pre-school setting with maxed out teacher-student ratios. Paul gives us an inside look into why even the most passionate educators may choose to leave the field. This is part one of a two-part discussion with Mr. Buckley.Paul Buckley is the Founder and Managing Owner of Ratio Staffing, a groundbreaking platform reshaping how preschools connect with substitute teachers, enrichment educators, and speech pathologists. A former preschool teacher with nearly 20 years of hands-on experience, Paul’s mission is deeply personal: to help children thrive by supporting the educators who shape their early years. Before founding Ratio Staffing, Paul spent nearly a decade in biotech manufacturing leadership, where he trained global teams, revised over 300 SOPs, and earned a Six Sigma Green Belt. Today, he fuses that systems expertise with his passion for education to create a platform that offers true flexibility, transparency, and community impact.Ratio Staffing removes the predatory norms of traditional staffing agencies, allowing schools to choose their teachers and educators to negotiate fair rates. Paul’s vision is simple yet powerful: better classrooms, better care, and a better future—for everyone involved.Interested in utilizing Ratio Staffing at your school? Usepromo code “LiiNK” for an extended 30-day free trial (60 days total)! Sign up today at https://ratiostaffing.com/