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Back to SearchYou’re Not Starting Over: How Teachers Actually Transition Careers
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If you’re a teacher thinking about leaving the classroom but feeling stuck because you “don’t know what you would do,” this episode i…
16 hours ago
Should You Leave Teaching This Year? What to Know First
Episode 296
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Teachers are more valuable than you’ve been told, and if you feel like you’ve lost your sparkle, it might not be you… it might just b…
1 week ago
Designed for a World That Doesn’t Exist: Why Education Is Breaking Teachers
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An AI robot named Plato got pitched as the future of classrooms… and Vanessa is not buying it. In this episode, she breaks down why t…
2 weeks ago
Get Taken Seriously Outside the Classroom (Working Girl)
Episode 294
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Ever been told, “You’re just a teacher”… and felt your stomach drop?
This episode is your reminder that “just a teacher” is not a trut…
3 weeks ago
Career Quizzes Won’t Save You (Here’s What Will)
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If you’re a burned-out teacher wondering how to leave teaching but you don’t have clarity yet, this episode is your nervous system’s …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Why Leaving Teaching Makes Career Change Feel So Hard
Episode 292
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Why do capable teachers often feel anxious about leaving the classroom?
It may have less to do with confidence and more to do with co…
1 month ago
Why Your First Job Applications Don’t Work (And That’s Normal)
Episode 291
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What do pancakes have to do with changing careers?
More than you might think.
Anyone who has ever made pancakes knows the truth: the fi…
1 month, 1 week ago
Fear, Burnout, and a Smarter Job Search Strategy for Teachers
Episode 290
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In this episode of Teachers in Transition, we’re talking about the fear that shows up when you’re ready to leave teaching—and what to…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
You’re Not Crazy – You’re Just in the Wrong System
Episode 289
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Big Rocks, Small Peeps, and What ATS Systems Really Do to Teacher Resumes
In this episode, Vanessa talks about the physics of “yes” an…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Why Teachers Get Called “Difficult” — And Why That Might Be a Good Thing
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What if being labeled “difficult” wasn’t a flaw — but a sign that you refused to walk away from your integrity?
In this episode of Tea…
2 months ago