diff --git a/spec/spec_helper.rb b/spec/spec_helper.rb
index be93ad5aa..33bac6d73 100644
--- a/spec/spec_helper.rb
+++ b/spec/spec_helper.rb
@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ RSpec.configure do |config|
   end
 
   # Ensure every example starts with a fresh connection pool
-  config.after(:each) do
+  config.before(:each) do
     disconnect_all_active_record!
   end