Beste Teacher Transition podcasts (2024)

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050: Season 1 Finale: Q&A with Ali Parrish 59:24

3y ago59:24

59:24

It’s hard to believe, but we are thrilled to be celebrating 50 episodes on the podcast! A podcast is nothing without its listeners, so whether you have been here since the beginning, or you are new here, thank you for subscribing and listening! You have asked some really great questions about the opportunities you have beyond the classroom. So we’v…

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049: How to Earn More & Still Make an Impact with a Copywriting Business with Brittany Long 39:16

3y ago39:16

39:16

Did you fall in love with teaching because you love knowing you’re making a difference every day? In this episode, Brittany Long, founder of Life After Teaching is using her writing and teaching skills to make an impact and she's earning more at the same time! Learn what a day in the life looks like for Brittany, why she finds her work so fulfillin…

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048: How to Rewrite Your Future & Become an Entrepreneur with Suzanne Klein 34:10

3y ago34:10

34:10

Feel like there’s no way you can teach until retirement? It’s okay! Today I’m chatting with my friend and founder of four successful businesses, the most current of which is Rewrite Your Future. Suzanne has created a course and coaches teachers who are ready to use their teaching skills to become an entrepreneur. You’ll learn the seven traits of su…

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047: Why Your Teaching Skills Are Perfect for Freelancing with Dee-Anna Pippenger 48:35

3y ago48:35

48:35

If you’re looking for a flexible option to earn an income from home using your teaching skills in a new way, freelancing could be a natural next step! Learn how Dee-Anna Pippenger, my podcast manager, jumped from the classroom to VIPKID, and then learned how to launch her own freelancing business while raising two young girls. Find out what types o…

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046: 3 Common Traps to Avoid When Looking for a New Job 23:26

3y ago23:26

23:26

Having the guts to strike out and start looking for a new job is a huge step. The job search is a process and it can take a lot of twists and turns. But there are three common traps you can fall into if you’re not careful. If you know to look out for them, you’ll be able to avoid more speed bumps and find your next job much faster! Want to discover…

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045: 3 Simple Ways You Can Make Linkedin Work For You 18:17

3y ago18:17

18:17

If you are making a career transition beyond the classroom, you are probably updating your resume. But are you updating LinkedIn at the same time? The idea of LinkedIn for a lot of teachers can be overwhelming for a lot of reasons. But in this episode, I’m going to give you three ways you can make your LinkedIn profile become a magnet for your next…

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044: Resigning: Top Tips to Cover the How, What, & Why Questions 27:42

3y ago27:42

27:42

If you’re planning on resigning, think of three people it might feel the hardest it will be to share your news with. Think about how you’ll feel. I bet you can guess exactly what questions they might ask. You might even know what doubts they would have too. When you imagine having that conversation, it could bring up some insecurity and make it har…

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043: How to Resign with Zero Regrets & Build a Bridge to Your Future Career 35:25

3y ago35:25

35:25

Mentally preparing for the resignation conversation can be really overwhelming. Especially if your priority is to honor your relationships and leave on a positive note. In this episode, we’ll learn two ways of how NOT to go about that important conversation. We’re also going to talk about two better options for how to resign with zero regrets - tha…

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042: Resigning: How to Confidently Approach the Conversation with Your Principal 27:14

3y ago27:14

27:14

Many teachers who are considering a transition have been in education for years. Sometimes that makes it more difficult to stay because your investment runs so deep. In this case, it is very natural for the decision to resign from teaching to be very difficult. If you’re struggling with feelings of guilt and fear of disappointing students, parents,…

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041: 4 Things Transitioning Teachers Need to Know If You Haven't Been Hired...Yet 27:52

3y ago27:52

27:52

Recently in the community, we’ve heard from transitioning teachers who have been applying to jobs and hearing a no. If you’ve been applying to jobs for two weeks or even months and have already heard no, you need to listen to this episode. I’m going to remind you of four things you need to know if you haven’t been hired-YET! Want to discover what f…

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040: 4 Steps to Overcome Imposter Syndrome When You're Applying to New Jobs 22:44

3y ago22:44

22:44

When you are serious enough about the job search that you start doing a real job search, it’s easy to become paralyzed with fear that you don’t have what it takes. In this episode, I’m going to share four steps you can take to overcome imposter syndrome when you’re applying to new jobs. You’ve already got a ton of relevant experience. I’m just goin…

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039: Can't Decide What Career is Next For You? Here Are 3 Helpful Tips! 24:34

3y ago24:34

24:34

Do you ever feel like you just still haven’t figured out what you want to be when you grow up? It can be really overwhelming to decide which direction to head next when the classroom has been your home for so long. Especially when your experience and your interests don’t necessarily match up! In this episode, I’m going to share three helpful tips i…

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038: How to Become Confident You're Ready to Quit Teaching This Year 25:13

3y ago25:13

25:13

Leaving the classroom is a big deal. That’s because your desire and commitment to influencing lives the way you have in the past few - or many years is a big deal. Part of you may know that it’s time for something new. And another part of you may be totally overwhelmed with the unknowns that come with taking this huge step - which often leads to fe…

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037: The LinkedIn Profile Tips You Need to Know to Land Your Dream Job with Angela Ashurst-McGee 31:06

3y ago31:06

31:06

When you’re taking time to update your resume for a new job opportunity, it’s a strategic move to set up or update your Linkedin profile at the same time. In this episode, I’m welcoming back Angela Ashurst-McGee of RedRocket Resume. She’s going to share the simple yet powerful Linkedin profile tips you need to know to land your dream job! Want to d…

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036: Jobs in EdTech Making Meaningful Impact: One Man’s Experience Protecting Kids Online with Jeff Patterson 40:53

3y ago40:53

40:53

If you’ve ever wondered if you could still make a significant impact on the lives of students in a job beyond the classroom, today’s episode is for you. I’m talking with Jeff Patterson, the CEO of an incredible Edtech startup, Gaggle. We all know that technology opens up so many more possibilities for solving problems, connecting, and expressing cr…

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035: How to Shift From the Classroom to CEO & Expert Edupreneur with Erica Terry 29:27

3y ago29:27

29:27

Have you ever wanted to start a side-hustle using your teacher expertise? Maybe you have an idea for a resource that would simplify another teacher or parent’s life? Then perhaps it’s time to make the shift from the classroom to CEO and expert edupreneur! In this episode, I’m chatting with Erica Terry, founder of Classroom to CEO. She helps educato…

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034: Why Teachers Make Great Trainers with Lisa Spinelli 41:30

3y ago41:30

41:30

Are you curious about becoming an educational trainer? In this episode, I’m chatting with Lisa Spinelli, author of from Teacher to Trainer and host of the Accidental Trainer podcast. We are talking all about the role of a trainer, why teachers are already qualified to become trainers, and the differences and overlap between trainers and instruction…

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033: How to Update Your Teacher Resume for More Opportunities with Angela Ashurst-McGee 27:33

3y ago27:33

27:33

In this episode, I’m talking with Certified Professional Resume Writer, Angela Ashurst-McGee. Angela and her team of pros have been providing friendly, savvy resume support for over 15 years. She also specifically helps transform the teacher resumes of students in our course, From Teacher to Instructional Designer. Angela will share some simple str…

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032: How to Build Your Own Educational Consulting Business with Bonnie Moore 41:44

3+ y ago41:44

41:44

In this episode, I’m chatting with our first repeat guest, Bonnie Moore. Bonnie is an entrepreneur and educational consultant. Every day she uses her classroom and administrative experience to sharpen the skills of educators and leaders in a variety of different companies. She will share how a classroom teacher like you can build your own education…

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031: Educational Consulting: A Perfect Next Step for Teachers with Reba Matthews 42:19

3+ y ago42:19

42:19

Do you love being connected to teachers and even working in schools, but just need a new kind of challenge? Then you need to consider educational consulting as a next step! In this episode, I’m chatting with former teacher and educational consultant of over seven years, Reba Matthews. Reba has worked with companies like Houghton Mifflin and Scholas…

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030: What You Need to Know to Land an EdTech Job with Shannon Resare 33:59

3+ y ago33:59

33:59

Are you the go-to at your school site for all things tech-related? Or do you love finding ways to use technology to enhance student engagement? Then chances are, you already have what it takes to land an EdTech job! Don’t believe me? In today’s episode, Shannon Resare is sharing why former teachers thrive in the EdTech industry! PS- Shannon is offe…

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029: How to Quit Your Teaching Position with Class with Bonnie Moore 34:06

3+ y ago34:06

34:06

Are you considering not returning to the classroom in the fall, but not quite sure how to navigate that conversation with your principal? You’re not alone! Today Bonnie Moore is going to be offering expert tips on how to quit your teaching position with class and confidence! Ready to start taking action on your future? Join the Teacher Transition m…

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028: Best Opportunities for Teachers Who Need a Career Change 35:20

3+ y ago35:20

35:20

Do you want to put your teaching experience to work, but aren’t sure where you could apply for a job next? In this episode, you will discover the best opportunities for teachers who need a career change! You will be so encouraged to know how many different ways there are to use all the skills from your teaching experience in a different setting. Th…

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027: Top Jobs at Education Companies for Teachers 17:01

3+ y ago17:01

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Are you ready to make the leap beyond the classroom, but you still love the world of education? In this episode, I am diving into the details of the top jobs at education companies for teachers. You'll be encouraged to know you are already qualified for many of these and you have so many options to choose from! If you don’t have a pencil and paper …

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026: How to Overcome Teacher Guilt & Own Your Career Path with Amber Harper 51:20

3+ y ago51:20

51:20

If you’re feeling stuck and struggling to overcome teacher guilt, you’re not alone and it’s time to face those feelings so you can get unstuck faster. In this episode, I’m talking with author, speaker, and founder of Burned-In Teacher, Amber Harper. We’re talking about Amber’s roller-coaster career path, why you need to validate your frustration, a…

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025: 7 Reasons to Start a Side Hustle in 2021 22:42

3+ y ago22:42

22:42

If you love the idea of transitioning into instructional design, training, or even educational consulting, but you’re not quite ready to leave the classroom, you need to check out this episode. Today I’m sharing 7 reasons why starting a side hustle in 2021 will be a decision you don’t regret! Ready to start taking action? Join the Teacher Transitio…

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024: Is This Teacher Burnout or Something Else? 26:54

3+ y ago26:54

26:54

Teacher burnout is a super common experience in education. It’s real, and if you don’t take time to address it, it can lead to bigger challenges. But sometimes burnout is not an accurate description of what you’re facing. In this episode, we’re going to define burnout-what it is, and what it isn’t. Listen to find out what steps you can take to get …

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023: All Your Instructional Design Questions Answered 38:33

3+ y ago38:33

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Are you thinking more seriously about becoming an instructional designer? I bet you’ve got some questions after hearing from so many other inspiring stories over the last few episodes. Don’t worry! I’ve got you covered! I’m answering all the most frequently asked questions about the world of instructional design! Want to know if instructional desig…

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022: Flexible Work Options for Teachers with Mikaylie Kartchner 51:19

3+ y ago51:19

51:19

Have you ever been told you ask really good questions? Or that you’re a great problem-solver? Mix that with your teaching background and guess what? You are officially an ideal candidate for instructional design! In today’s episode, I’m talking with a freelance instructional designer of over fifteen years, Mikaylie Kartchner. Mikaylie and I chat al…

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021: From Teacher to College Instructional Designer & Trainer with Sharon Limegrover 45:01

3+ y ago45:01

45:01

How would you like to show up to what you thought was a job interview to hear the words: We need you, and we need you now? That’s exactly what happened to our guest and course graduate, Sharon Limegrover. Sharon decided to update her resume with her new skills as she was learning them. She didn’t even apply! The college went after her! Listen to Sh…

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020: Teacher Turned Online Course Creator Consultant with Lindsey Barlow 22:52

3+ y ago22:52

22:52

The world of instructional design might be a really appealing option beyond the classroom, but what if you’re craving even more time freedom and flexibility than any traditional job offers? Today’s guest, Lindsey Barlow, is a former high school technology teacher turned online course creator consultant. Learn how her time in the classroom paved the…

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019: History Teacher Turned University Instructional Designer in One Month with Chris Hudak 51:08

3+ y ago51:08

51:08

You may love teaching when there’s not a pandemic, but you also probably anticipated that you would be “back to normal” by now. It would be fair to be questioning if you can keep up with the new demands of teaching. Our guest in this episode is a former teacher and recent course graduate. After only a couple of months of having to teach from home, …

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018: Finding the Gifts on a Messy Path to Instructional Design with Becca Pike 43:43

3+ y ago43:43

43:43

Has your experience exploring your options beyond the classroom felt really messy? Well, the good news is that this is really normal. A lot of your identity can get wrapped up in teaching and it’s easy to feel lost once you step beyond the classroom. Today’s guest, Becca Pike shares her rollercoaster of a journey into instructional design and how e…

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017: From Teacher to Trainer to Remote Instructional Designer with Felicia Greenberg 42:45

3+ y ago42:45

42:45

Can you imagine finding a job you would love for the rest of your career? Does that even exist? Our guest today says it absolutely does! Felicia Greenberg is a remote instructional designer who is so passionate about the work she does and loves that she never gets bored doing it! Want to discover what future work opportunities match your skills and…

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016: What It's Like to Work in EdTech with Dan Randall 29:44

3+ y ago29:44

29:44

Do you ever spend way too much time designing presentations in Google Slides that are engaging and visually appealing? If you love creating educational resources to support student learning, you’re going to love hearing about what Dan Randall gets to do on a daily basis at Imagine Learning, an EdTech company! Dan's insights about the inner-workings…

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015: Discovering the Many Work Opportunities for Instructional Designers with Laura McAllister 40:00

3+ y ago40:00

40:00

Are you starting to realize how limitless the possibilities are for a career in instructional design? Today’s guest, Laura McAllister has held several different positions in instructional design and has enjoyed each one of them. In this Q and A format episode, Laura is answering questions from the Teacher Transition community about what she does no…

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014: From the Classroom to Learning Experience Designer in 3 Months with Jennifer Ketron 32:25

3+ y ago32:25

32:25

You may have thought about a job as a curriculum developer. But have you ever thought to search the terms “learning experience designer”? Sounds intriguing, right? That’s what our guest, Jennifer Ketron thought too! Jennifer was a brilliant teacher who had taught for eight years when they had to relocate when her husband got a new job. Starting ove…

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013: From Overworked Teacher to Instructional Designer & Better Dad with Ethan Deceuster 1:12:48

3+ y ago1:12:48

1:12:48

When you’re fresh out of school, it can be surreal that you’re actually getting paid to use your gifts to impact the lives of students. But if you’re having to maintain one or multiple side-hustles to just make ends meet, burnout can set in fast for teachers. Ethan Decuester is a former 5th-grade teacher turned instructional designer. Listen to hea…

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012: Why Teachers Become Instructional Designers 27:19

3+ y ago27:19

27:19

There’s always a reason teachers fall in love with their profession. Even if every part of teaching doesn’t excite you as much anymore, some teachers are really naturally gifted at things like creating lesson plans that are engaging and aligned with objectives. If you could limit your work to your very favorite projects, would that energize you to …

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011: When I Knew It Was Time To Quit Teaching 35:43

3+ y ago35:43

35:43

The majority of teachers who need to make a transition wait until they reach rock-bottom to start looking...myself included. But sometimes that’s because we need space to be honest and process about the stress and lack of fulfillment we’re experiencing. We just need to talk. In this episode, I’m not offering any solutions. I’m just sharing the stor…

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010: 4 Perfect Jobs for Teachers Who Want to Advance, Not Quit 17:14

3+ y ago17:14

17:14

When I say the word "quit", as in “quit teaching”, what comes to mind? Maybe “give up”? You know- the one thing, we tell our students to NEVER do? My hunch is that there are parts of your job as a teacher that you love. So for just a moment, let’s replace “quit” with “advance” so you can pursue your next job with more confidence... and less guilt. …

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09: 6 Places for Teachers to Look for Their Next Job 19:30

3+ y ago19:30

19:30

Ready to find your next job after teaching? But what if you simply have no idea where to start looking? And how do you make time to do that when you’re teaching full-time? If you’re ready to take your job search seriously, today’s episode is going to speed up the process. In this episode, I’m going to dive into six places for teachers to look for t…

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08: From Middle School Teacher Burnout to Freelancing Photographer with Skylar Rain 35:19

3+ y ago35:19

35:19

In today’s episode, I’m talking with former teacher and current freelancing photographer, Skylar Rain. Skylar lost her first job due to budget cuts and then found herself in a school that was under-resourced and lacking the support she needed to be successful. Listen to find out how Skylar made strategic moves to transition out of teaching and into…

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07: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Find Your Next Job After Teaching 17:01

3+ y ago17:01

17:01

In today’s episode, I’m addressing the questions teachers are asking when they are considering their next job after teaching. If you’re stuck in the brainstorming phase, I’m going to guide you through exploring the five key questions you need to ask yourself in order to take action on your future. Stick around until the end of the episode because I…

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06: How to Take Creativity from the Classroom to the Kitchen with Jill Childre 40:49

4y ago40:49

40:49

Teachers are hands down some of the most creative people I know. If you've been appreciated for your creative talents inside or beyond the classroom, today's episode might resonate in a special way. In this episode, Jill Childre is sharing her story of how she managed to take her creativity from the classroom to the kitchen as she built her busines…

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05: How to Find Freedom with a Freelancing Business with Micala Quinn 46:43

4y ago46:43

46:43

In this episode, I’m talking with Micala Quinn, a former teacher turned podcast host and course creator. Her course, Overwhelmed to Overbooked has helped over a thousand women-(primarily moms), successfully launch and scale their freelancing business from home. Listen to how your teaching experience could easily translate into being a virtual assis…

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04: Nurturing Your Network for A Smoother Transition with Carrie Conover 49:36

4y ago49:36

49:36

Does the fear and guilt of cutting ties with your network prevent you from pursuing the transition you need to make? You’re not alone! Today’s guest is a former elementary school teacher and founder of Educators2Educators, Carrie Conover. When she found herself overqualified for every classroom position she applied for, she was forced to transition…

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03: 3 Things That Hold Teachers Back From Quitting 16:06

4y ago16:06

16:06

You’ve thought about it. Maybe you’ve even talked about it with people you trust. Perhaps you’ve even gotten super close to...quitting, but you haven’t been able to pull the trigger. Maybe you’re like me and you’re craving more than what you’re experiencing in your classroom, but you’re really loyal and responsible by nature so changing your career…

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02: Why Good Teachers Quit and Why They Shouldn't Feel Guilty 10:38

4y ago10:38

10:38

The first few years of teaching are filled with SO much growth, so many new experiences, mastering new things, and learning new things. That’s why the first few years are one big mix of feeling fulfilled and exhausted all at the same time! You’re implementing strategies and routines and constantly tweaking. Then a few years into it you hit a sweet …

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01: My Story and The Mission of Teacher Transition 19:30

4y ago19:30

19:30

Have you ever experienced that feeling of knowing you were meant for more? More challenge? More discovery? More influence? Me too. So I tried basically...everything. I got my masters and certificates. I started presenting at conferences. I changed schools and grade levels. I taught with amazing colleagues at the best schools. And yet, I could never…

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