Back and forth: They left teaching - and eventually returned to the same school

Three teachers who left teaching and returned years later to the same school share their reasons for leaving, their motivations for coming back, and their expectations for the upcoming school year. The article focuses on the personal stories of the teachers, including a move to the US and back, filling in during wartime, and a renewed sense of fulfillment.

An article in Ma'ariv presents three teachers who left the education system and returned years later to the same school where they once worked. Shimon Ben Avu moved to Miami in 2021 to manage family real estate and returned in July 2025 to the same school in Ashdod, driven by a love for the work and a sense of connection to the staff. Sarah Meirman left teaching but filled in for teachers on reserve duty during the war and quickly reintegrated. Ganit Marenberg returned to teaching part-time and reports excellent matriculation exam scores from her students. The article focuses on personal stories, the motivations for returning, and feelings of anticipation for the upcoming school year, presenting a relatively optimistic picture of teachers who have rediscovered satisfaction in the profession.