COVID-19 developed challenges worldwide. As educators did their best to develop online courses overnight, high school students faced many restrictions during the pandemic. High school students lost life experiences, educational experiences, and social experiences. As they enter college, these students struggle with trauma and inexperience. Therefore, as professors of future educators, we must support these students who are preparing to teach the future generation. While there are many methods of supporting these students this article will discuss how to use balance, self-care, and expectations to guide these students to become excellent educators.