Every day, teachers walk into classrooms—virtual or in-person—with a mission far greater than delivering a lesson plan. They nurture, guide, protect, and inspire. They are the safe place, the steady voice, the tireless cheerleader in a child’s life. And it’s no surprise that many teachers carry those same qualities into one of the most selfless acts of love imaginable: becoming an egg donor or a surrogate.
At first glance, teaching and surrogacy or egg donation may seem like very different callings. But if you look deeper, they are united by one powerful truth—both change lives in ways that ripple far beyond what we can see.
Heart for Others
Teaching is not just a job; it’s a calling rooted in compassion. Teachers are the first to offer help, stay late, and believe in others—sometimes more than those people believe in themselves. That same heart is what leads many teachers to become donors or surrogates. They understand what it means to give of themselves for the benefit of another, without expecting anything in return.
Patience and Resilience
Every teacher knows that patience is a muscle you build every day. Whether it’s helping a student through a tough concept or navigating a challenging classroom, they develop a deep well of emotional strength. Those same traits are invaluable in the surrogacy journey. Surrogacy and egg donation require time, medical appointments, and emotional investment. Teachers don’t just manage that—they thrive in it because they’re used to thinking long-term and working toward meaningful outcomes.
A Steady Foundation
Children, hopeful parents, and intended families alike all benefit from the calm, stable energy that teachers bring. A teacher’s life is grounded in structure, clear communication, and reliability—all of which are crucial during an egg donation cycle or a surrogacy journey. They bring a sense of calm to what can be an overwhelming process.
Empathy and Advocacy
Teachers are natural advocates. They speak up for the quiet kid in the back of the room, adapt to every need, and fight fiercely for what’s fair and right. In donation and surrogacy, that sense of empathy and advocacy shines through—they care deeply about the life they are helping to create and the family they are helping to build.
The Desire to Make a Difference
Perhaps most of all, teachers believe in their power to make a difference. That belief doesn’t stop at the classroom door. It extends to the world of fertility, where they help give the ultimate gift: the chance to become a parent. Whether it’s through donating eggs or carrying a child for another family, they are creating futures—just as they do every single day at school.
To All the Teachers Who Choose to Donate or Carry—Thank You
You are more than educators. You are nurturers, protectors, life-changers, and givers of hope. Whether you’re teaching fractions or fostering families, your impact is immeasurable. You show up with love, strength, and purpose in everything you do.
Thank you for being the heroes you are—in every way imaginable.