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Educator Forever
There’s a lot that needs to change in education. But there are inspiring movements going on too! At Educator Forever, we believe teachers need to be at the forefront of education reform and be empowered to create career pathways that work for them. Do you ever think about leaving the classroom but have absolutely no idea what else you could do? You may not realize it yet, but you have acquired highly valuable skills throughout your teaching journey, and there is unlimited potential for you to…
Episodes
- Educator Forever
77. From Teacher to Data Scientist with Julie Packett of Goldendelicious
Julie Packett is a former K through 12 teacher who navigated the journey from the classroom to a flourishing career in data science. Recognising the hurdles…
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76. Prepping for Interviews Beyond the Classroom
When you're looking for jobs beyond the classroom, it is super exciting when you get your first interview, or really any interview. An interview gives you a…
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75. Using Design Thinking to Build an Impactful Education Business
When you're thinking about starting an education business, you likely have lots of amazing ideas. And sometimes having so many amazing ideas can be completely…
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74. Moving Beyond Fear
When you're thinking about doing something new in education, or really anything else new fear can come up and get in the way. And this week, I've been having a…
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73. Scaling a Tutoring Business with Anthony Weinkopff
Anthony Weinkopff acts as the director and co-founder of Embrace Tutoring and Educational Services. Embrace specializes in creating customized college and…
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72. Resume and Cover Letter Tips
When you're applying for jobs beyond the classroom, it's really important that your application materials stand out. And by that I mean your resume and your…
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71. 5 Ways to Overcome Self Doubt
When you're thinking about using your skills as an educator in a new way, it's completely normal to feel overwhelmed and struggle with self doubt. After years…
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70. What I Learned Since Leaving the Classroom
When my daughter was born, I was teaching kindergarten and first grade — by then I had been teaching for seven years. But after she came into my life…
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69. Starting Mission-Driven Organizations with Melissa Bloom
Want to keep making a positive impact in the world outside of teaching? Melissa Bloom is here to help. Bloom is the founder and CEO of Expanse Strategists…
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68. Building Your Support System Beyond the Classroom
In this episode I talk about building a support system as you move beyond the classroom. When I first started thinking about leaving the classroom, I felt…
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67. How to Market an Education Business with Allison Williams
For this episode I had Allison Williams, founder of Tutor Tots online, back on the podcast. Allison's business focuses on creating engaging online classes for…
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66. Supporting Teachers to Thrive with April Brown
For this episode I invited April Brown, our amazing director of learning and development here at Educator Forever, onto the podcast to talk with me about one…
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65. Side Hustling While Teaching
When people ask me about leaving the classroom and how to build their experience I advise them to do something on the side while still they're still teaching…
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64. How To Get Unstuck
We've all likely experienced moments when we feel trapped, stagnant, or unsure of how to move forward in life. It's a frustrating and disheartening feeling…
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63. How to Start the New Year with a Clear Vision
The start of a new year is the perfect time to think about all that you hope to accomplish throughout the year. I like to call this having a clear vision. One…
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62. 2023 In Review
The end of a year and the beginning of another is the perfect time to reflect on how far you’ve come and where you want to go next. It doesn’t matter whether…
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61. How to Truly Support Teachers With Jen Rafferty of Empowered Educator
We talk frequently on this podcast about the emotional well-being of teachers and the overwhelming amount of stress that they endure on a daily basis. Teachers…
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60. Developing Emotional Fitness Skills With Nataly Kogan
In a world where things feel uncertain or out of your control and in an educational career where exploitation and burnout are so prevalent, it’s even more…
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59. 5 Things I've Learned From Running an Education Business
When you have aspirations for starting a business, you usually have an idea of what you want to create, produce, or sell, as well as your financial goals. But…
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58. How to Realign With Your Purpose as an Educator
For most teachers, we decided early on that we have a calling and passion for education. But sometimes, after years in education, we start to drift further…
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57. Liberatory Education for Social Change With Mariah Rankine-Landers of Studio Pathways
Many educators have thoughts and opinions about change that needs to happen in education, but there are only a select few who actually put their thoughts into…
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56. From Teacher to Creativity Coach With Beryl Young
As you’re navigating the twists and turns of your life, there’s one thing that should be in your mind at all times: is what I’m doing now working in my life?…
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55. Reframing Rejection
When literally trying anything new, the act of rejection is bound to happen at some point. And even though rejection is inevitable and part of the process, the…
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54. Starting Teacher-Led Microschools with Amar Kumar of KaiPod Learning
People are always talking about how they want the best of both worlds. Well, with this new company, KaiPod, you can! My guest on today’s episode, Amar Kumar…
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53. Flexible Job Options for Teachers
Teachers often feel “stuck” with their options when wanting to move beyond the classroom. However, there are so many things you can do while still working in…
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52. How to Pitch Yourself
Making the decision to work beyond the classroom is such an exciting time and trying something new and different. But if you’ve solely worked in the field of…
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51. Online Course Creation with Cindy Weaver of Course Create Magic
I’ve said it on the podcast many times before, and I’ll say it again: you have vital skills that non-teachers don’t have. Utilizing those skills is what sets…
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50. Founding an Ed Tech Business with Tatum Moser of Mindly Games
Our career path can lead us down many different roads and can often lead us right back to where we started. The important thing is that you follow what you…
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49. Equity-Focused School Leadership with Mark Anthony Gooden
Many teachers will say that teaching is a passion of theirs, which is why they put so much time, energy, and creativity into their careers. But many of them…
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48. Starting an Education Business After Retirement with Jessica Lattimore
If you have an idea for a new business, get started! It’s never too late to change careers or try something new. My guest on today’s episode, Jessica…
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47. Building a Literacy-Based Business with Sara Marye of The Stellar Teacher Company
There are lots of reasons why someone switches jobs and changes career paths. For some it’s financial reasons, for others it’s the challenge of a new…
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46. Should I Go Into Curriculum Development?
The question I get asked all the time is: Should I go into curriculum development? My answer is always to try it out! When I was looking for a way to work…
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45. Reframing Back-to-School Dread
Returning to school from the summer can bring up a lot of different emotions in you. You might feel excited about starting a new year, but you might also…
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44. From Teacher to Financial Coach with Natasha Carrillo of Money with Confidence
Just because you got your initial degree in education doesn’t mean you have to end your career in education. As humans, we have lots of different passions, so…
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43. Reimagine What it Means to Be an Educator
Whether you’re looking for flexible work in education or trying to redefine what it means to be an educator, this episode is for you! Moving beyond the…
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42. How to Start an Education Business
Many teachers have dreams and ideas of starting their own education business, but have hesitations that are stopping them. Some of those include their own…
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41. How to Find the Right Community Beyond the Classroom
Although there are a lot of deep systemic issues within the education system, one thing it does have is a sense of teacher community. You’re surrounded by…
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40. Creating Meaningful Learning Experiences with Paul Teske of Education Impact Exchange
My guest on today’s episode, Paul Teske, is the epitome of following your passions that lead to new learning experiences. His open mind, different way of…
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39. Being the Artist of Your Own Life with Maria Alejandra Lopez of Bee Bilingual Designs
A person’s experiences, background, and passions, all contribute to their journey in life. For my guest Maria Alejandra Lopez, she was ready to make the most…
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38. How to Start a Side Hustle for Teachers
For many teachers, having a side hustle might just be for additional income, but for others, it’s a path towards working beyond the classroom. In my…
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37. Starting an Education Business with Samantha Baldwin of Joy of the Teach
Many teachers take on side jobs to supplement their income, but with hard work, you can develop your side hustle into a growing business. That’s exactly what…
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36. Should I Leave Teaching?
Many of us constantly wrestle with the idea of leaving teaching, but don’t know if we can actually move on from what we know. If you’re anything like me, you…
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35. Why Teachers Need REAL Professional Development with Tiffany Smith of Education Evolution
As teachers, we know that professional development is part of the job. It helps us learn and grow as educators. But is it always helpful? No. The education…
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34. How to Truly Reset This Summer
Teachers work tirelessly all year long and prioritize the needs of their students over anything else. So it’s no wonder summer is a time for rest and…
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33. Ask For What You Want
When it comes to a new career, sometimes our biggest enemy is ourselves. A lot of self-doubt and uncertainty creeps in our minds when we want to make a move…
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32. Building a Career in Curriculum Development with Jasmine Gibson
It’s known that the journey we take, experiences we’re a part of, who we meet, and skills we acquire all shape what we do in life. That’s been true for my…
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31. 5 Ways to Discover Your Next Career Move
Many people are thinking about working outside of the classroom, but aren’t quite ready to take the leap. Figuring out your next career move can bring out a…
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30. Writing as a Wellness Tool with Mary Kethya Khuon of Write & Release
Being happy and safe in your body seems simple, but for most, it’s not. Instead, tools are needed to understand and build a voice towards emotional advocacy…
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29. You're More Than a Transitioning Teacher
I’m all for supporting teachers in finding new careers in education, but I’d like to stop using the phrase 'transitioning teacher'. It implies that being a…
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28. Using Social Media to Build Community with Elana Leoni
WIth our world expanding through the use of the internet and social media, this can cause some challenges and uncertainty to business owners. However, by…
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27. From Online Teacher to Program Coordinator with Evonne Hall
For those educators out there thinking that teaching is your only option, I’m here to tell you it’s not! With your many unique and talented skills, you have…
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26. Writing Curriculum & Assessments with Mandy Flocchini
There are many of us that want to leave the classroom to pursue other careers, but we’re unsure about what’s out there and what we’ll enjoy. As teachers, we…
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25. Working as a Writer & Marketer with Blair Petersen
When trying to achieve working full time outside of the classroom, there’s always a transition period where your teaching job and side hustles overlap. Knowing…
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24. Working in Ed Tech with Casey Agena
You possess so many skills as a teacher that can be used working outside of the classroom. There are companies that find your experience and skills valuable…
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23. Confronting Imposter Syndrome
It’s normal to feel self-doubt and unsure of yourself as you start a new career or begin something new. Feelings of fear and questioning yourself start to…
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22. Burnout, Exploitation & the Impossible Job of a Teacher
In an educational system that constantly asks teachers to give more than they receive, it’s no wonder that so many are experiencing teacher burnout. Teachers…
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21. How to Get Started as a Teacher Coach with April Brown
Are you a good listener and enjoy supporting other teachers at the same time? Becoming a teacher coach might be a good fit for you! I have guest April Brown…
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20. Working as an Online Teacher with Veronica Reid
Can I really do it? Can I leave my classroom job to pursue a passion of mine? These are questions we have with ourselves as we think about finding a new…
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19. Cultivating a Growth Mindset When Moving Beyond the Classroom
Having a growth mindset has become a point of emphasis in classrooms today. As teachers, we teach our students that through practice, hard work, and…
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18. Building a Tutoring Business with Maxwell Roach of JonAyves Learning Club
Just like every individual has their own set of skills, someone’s journey to their current career is personal and unique to their own experiences and passions…