• Kimberly M. Rodelas
• Dr. Verna Liza L. Capina

This phenomenological study explored the experiences of secondary teachers in Marinduque, focusing on factors influencing teacher attrition and migration. It examined the perspectives of eight teachers who left the teaching profession in the Department of Education, four of them exit through migration and the other four through attrition. Through thematic analysis of in-depth interviews, the study identified three themes that influenced teacher attrition and migration. Three themes that emerged from their feedback are workload stress, financial strain, and professional growth and career re-alignment. After the analysis, there are three identified factors of post resignation experience: Emotional Well-being, Professional Identity, and Suggested Reforms to Promote Teacher Retention. In each factor, different themes emerged. Each factor revealed distinct themes that offer deeper insight into why teachers leave the Department of Education (DepEd) and how they navigate life after resignation. The study highlighted the need for a holistic approach to teacher retention, addressing financial concerns, workload, professional growth, and emotional support. A proposal entitled Strengthening Teacher Support and Retention through Training, Evaluation, and Well-being Programs was developed in order to bridge skill gaps and to promote teacher well-being and retention through personalized and structural support.

factors influencing teacher turnover, teacher attrition, teacher migration

"Teacher Turnover in the Department of Education, Schools Division of Marinduque: The Selected Cases", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no.g757-g781, May-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505778.pdf

"Teacher Turnover in the Department of Education, Schools Division of Marinduque: The Selected Cases", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no. ppg757-g781, May-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505778.pdf