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Back to SearchAbby Zwerner Followed the Rules. The Rules Failed Her
Episode 276
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In this deeply personal and emotionally charged episode, Vanessa Jackson steps away from her usual format to examine the civil trial of Abby Zwerner, the first-grade teacher shot by a s…
Published on 8 hours ago
The Guilt Economy of Teaching: From Vacation Packets to PetSmart and Beyond
Episode 275
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Burned out? Buried in makeup work requests? Wondering what life could look like beyond the classroom? You’re in the right place.
This episode of Teachers in Transition is your t…
Published on 1 week ago
Stop Underselling Yourself: Why Your Resume Isn’t Getting Results
Episode 274
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Feeling like your resume’s written in a foreign language? You’re not alone. In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa dives deep into the language barrier keeping educators stu…
Published on 2 weeks ago
From Hello Kitty to Ikigai: When Your Desk Isn't Safe, Where Do You Go?
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This week, we dive deep into a viral story that’s about so much more than a stolen Hello Kitty Funko Pop. We explore boundaries, respect, and why burnout isn’t just about exhaustion—it’…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Gaslit by Admin: When You Get Blamed for What’s Not Your Fault
Episode 272
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In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson celebrates cracking the Top 250 in Apple Podcasts Career category 🎉 — and dives into a jam-packed episode covering toxic leade…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Ghostbusters & Teacher Burnout: Rejection, Resilience, and Reinvention
Episode 271
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Explore how Ghostbusters can help teachers reframe burnout, build resilience, and take bold steps toward a new career.
In this week’s episode of Teachers in Transition, we’re looking at …
Published on 1 month ago
How to Know If It’s Time to Leave Teaching: The Burnout Cost You Can’t Ignore
Episode 270
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You’re already paying the price - now it’s time to count the cost.
In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa pulls back the curtain on what it really costs to stay in a job that…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Reclaim Your Time, Rewrite Your Future: Resume Fixes That Get You Hired
Episode 269
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Feeling burned out and overlooked? In this episode, Vanessa shares how to build a Custom GPT that writes your lesson plans and the resume fixes every teacher needs to land interviews ou…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Resume Detox for Burned-Out Teachers: Career Transition Tips That Actually Work
Episode 268
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Burned out and job hunting? Vanessa shares a powerful story, a time-saving hack, and a no-fluff resume detox to help teachers transition careers with clarity. Learn what to keep, cut, a…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
2025 Job Skills Shift: What Teachers Need to Compete in the New Market
Episode 267
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What if the problem isn’t just how many balls you’re juggling—but the whole game itself?
In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson breaks down a powerful framework to he…
Published on 2 months ago