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Back to SearchTeachers in Transition – Episode 232: Prioritize, Reflect, and Thrive – Reclaiming Confidence in Changing Times
Episode 232
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Vanessa explores the fascinating philosophical question of identity through the lens of the Ship of Theseus, connecting it to modern-…
1 year, 4 months ago
Teachers In Transition – Episode 231: An Interview with Rebecca Branstetter PhD, author of Small Habits, Big Change
Episode 231
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In this episode, Vanessa interviews Rebecca Branstetter PhD, creator of the Thriving Students Collective, the Thrive-o-gram, and auth…
1 year, 4 months ago
Teachers in Transition – Episode 230: What’s Truly Necessary? Essentials for Life and Career Transitions
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In this episode, Vanessa shares a personal milestone as her son earns his welding certificate, highlighting the rewarding opportuniti…
1 year, 4 months ago
Teachers in Transition – Episode 229: From Stress to Strength: The toll of pretending everything is fine
Episode 229
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In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson explores the parallels between teaching and acting, inspired by John Lovit…
1 year, 4 months ago
Teachers in Transition – Ep 228 – Silent Strengths and Goal Setting for 2025 for a Career Transition
Episode 228
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In this episode, Vanessa explores the challenges introverted teachers face in extroverted environments and provides actionable advice…
1 year, 4 months ago
Teachers in Transition – Ep 227 – Navigating Burnout, Scissors in the Console, and Networking Revisited
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The holiday season is a whirlwind of activity, especially for teachers juggling classroom responsibilities, family obligations, and f…
1 year, 5 months ago
Teachers in Transition - Episode 226: An Interview with Michaela Riggs
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In this episode, Vanessa interviews her daughter, Michaela Riggs, about life growing up as a teacher. Got questions for Michaela? S…
1 year, 5 months ago
Teachers in Transition – Episode 225: The Stress-Autoimmune link, and More About AI in Your Job Search
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However, the rapid rise came with challenges. Away faced scrutiny when reports surfaced about a challenging internal culture, reveali…
1 year, 5 months ago
Teachers in Transition – Ep 224: Minding the Gap Between Expectations and Reality, Hot Jobs, and Go Vote!!
Episode 224
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In this episode, Vanessa explores the growing gap between teachers’ expectations and the realities of today’s education system. She a…
1 year, 5 months ago
Teachers in Transition – Ep 223 – The In-between Times, Drawer Rails, and The 5 Steps to Career Transition
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In this episode of Teachers in Transition, host Vanessa Jackson explores how to spend the "in-between times" in a way that reflects a…
1 year, 6 months ago