Today we chat with Lindsay DeHartchuck . She is the Senior Director at KIPP Foundation. Prior to moving here, she taught special education and had experience in higher ed at a graduate school. Join us today as we discuss supporting diverse learners and staying in education through a different lens. Hope you enjoy! Find Lindsay on Linkedin. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the ...
Jul 01, 2025•24 min
Today we chat with Meghan Waldron. Dr. Meghan Waldron is currently serving as an academic advisor and instructor at a University. Prior to moving to Higher Ed, Waldron taught English and Journalism in the public and private sectors for over two decades. Join us today as we discuss starting a tutoring company and working in higher education! Find Meghan on Linkedin and her tutoring business here. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped ...
Jun 17, 2025•30 min
Today we chat with Jay Lockwood. He was a high school science teacher before he got into sales. He’s now an Account Executive for an Ed Tech company and enjoys working with schools in this way. We discuss his path from a BDR to an AE and all of the skills involved with sales, promotions and more! Find Jay on Linkedin. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new...
Jun 03, 2025•31 min
Katie Eppley taught for seven years, and after experiencing severe anxiety, she decided to leave the classroom midyear. She successfully transitioned to a nanny after leaving teaching and also had her first child during that time. She loved being a mom, but struggled with postpartum. That lead her to become passionate about pediatric sleep. She got certified as a pediatric sleep consultant and newborn sleep specialist. She started her own business called Cuddlebug Sleep Consulting. Today we disc...
May 20, 2025•32 min
Carly Clusserath was a middle and high school science teacher before leaving. She landed an edtech SDR role. However, a few months into the role she started to realize that sales, and really the for-profit, corporate environment, wasn't for her. She missed education and left that role to pursue education related non-profit roles. Now she owns and runs Carly Clusserath Learning. Join us as we discuss the first job out of the classroom and how she found her passion with running a business that has...
May 13, 2025•35 min
Alyssa Rowan taught elementary school before she decided it was time to make a change. She started upskilling with Aspireship and listening to the TCC podcasts to help her navigate her exit from education. She landed a role as a BDR and has now become a marketer for the same company! Join us as we discuss the first role out of the classroom and how it can really be a standing ground for growth forward. Find Alyssa on Linkedin. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you?...
May 06, 2025•37 min
Jill Kelly was classroom teacher for 12 years. In August of 2022, she took a sales role as an Account Development Manager for an Ed Tech company. In January 2023, she left to become a Project Coordinator for a Gov Tech company. She's been there since and loves this role! It taps into all of her favorite parts about teaching - being organized, training others, breaking things down and explaining it to others, and leading a project through from beginning to end. Join us to learn more! Find Jill on...
Apr 29, 2025•37 min
Lauren Farrow was former educator who has now dedicated her career to helping educators, parents, and students navigate a safe and successful path into a future of AI integrated education. Her mission is to inspire educators to see AI not as a replacement but as an opportunity to create a future where teachers and technology work hand-in-hand, and harmonize technology with pedagogy. Through Teacher To Techie, she provides PD workshops designed to bridge the gap between traditional teaching pract...
Apr 22, 2025•26 min
Denae Biscoe spent 12 years as a 2nd-3rd grade school teacher, where she honed her skills in communication, problem-solving, and leadership. Seeking new challenges and opportunities, she decided to step outside of education and pursue a career in sales. She began as an entry-level Sales Development Representative and quickly found her footing. After just one year, she was promoted to Business Consultant, where she leveraged her teaching experience to excel in her new role. Her efforts paid off w...
Apr 15, 2025•26 min
Jacki Lancaster is a former 8th grade math teacher and Higher Education professional turned Talent & People Experience Partner. She holds a Masters of Education with a focus on Administration and Supervision and is passionate about recruiting. Today we discuss the candidate and hiring manager experience, onboarding, the employee experience, company culture, and all things People Ops. Find Jacki on Linkedin. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course ...
Apr 08, 2025•42 min
Tamara McLemore, PMP, PMI-ACP, is an experienced project manager, having spent over 20 years in varying industries with her certification, including tech, aviation, and the US government, just to name a few. Now, as a speaker and coach, she teaches women—including several teachers—how to successfully study for and pass the PMP Certification exam. Join us to learn all about becoming a Project Manager! Find Tamara on Linkedin. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explo...
Apr 01, 2025•31 min
Jalonna Kearney-Rodgers is a Learning Experience Designer at a major educational publisher. She taught math in grades 6-12 throughout her 10 years of service and when she decided to leave, the TCC resources and activities were her go-to for creating her new resume and learning about all the possibilities on the other side. Join us to learn all about being an LXD! Find Jalonna on Linkedin. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousan...
Mar 25, 2025•35 min
Karen Foley is the CEO of JPA Chicago, a non-profit, which provides mental and emotional health resources in classrooms, homes, and communities. We discuss COVID-19's effects, social media's impact, and the mental health staff shortage, along with tips for educators and teachers. Find Karen on Linkedin and https://jpachicago.org/ Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom ...
Mar 18, 2025•27 min
Lesley De Paz has 20 years of experience in the public school system and community development, providing her with a deep understanding of the strengths that both youth and adults possess. Throughout her teaching career, she has used her skills to build connections with others, helping them reach their full potential. Now she is a consultant, where she assists nonprofit leaders in creating sustainable organizations. Join us as we discuss her journey! Find Lesley on Linkedin, www.nonprofitorchard...
Mar 11, 2025•36 min
Today we speak with CEO and Founder of Aspireship and Orchard, Corey Kossack. We discuss how Orchard is helping students pick the right career path, what careers are in demand and how schools can utilize Orchard for career exploration. If you are interested in getting Orchard into your school, email Corey at corey@orchard.careers. Find Corey on Linkedin. Explore Orchard. Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: Th...
Mar 04, 2025•34 min
Lauren Pasquini was an elementary school teacher and felt like there was and is a lot of shame and judgement cast down on educators for leaving the profession. She shares with us that it has been the best decision she has ever made for herself and her mental health. Join us as we sit down to discuss burnout, mental health and how doing what is best for you is not something to feel guilty about. Lauren is now an account executive with a major education publishing company. Find Lauren on Linkedin....
Feb 25, 2025•38 min
Yanira Sesniak was a high school English teacher for 5 years before she made her transition into tech. She knew it was time to reflect on her work life balance and her career goals. Join us as we learn about what steps she took to get into the tech world and how knowing how to communicate your strengths is key when interviewing in today's world. Find Yanira on Linkedin. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers succ...
Feb 11, 2025•24 min
Chris Shamblin was a former middle and high school teacher, and now works as a financial advisor. In this episode, we discuss how he made the switch from the classroom to finance without going back to school. Join us to learn about his experience in education, his passion for finance and to hear how you can make the switch too! Find Chris on Linkedin. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition...
Feb 04, 2025•43 min
Dr. Josh Prieur was a former Vice Principal, and now works for Prodigy Education as the Director of Education Enablement. In this episode, we discuss how he made the switch from the classroom to the EdTech industry, how to make game-based learning impactful in classrooms—as well as fun, and more! Join us to learn more about Josh, Prodigy, and his EdTech journey! Find Josh on Linkedin. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands o...
Jan 28, 2025•27 min
Lana Penley was a former Principal, and now stands at the forefront of Social and Emotional Learning. She is an author and CEO of Unlocking SEL. We discuss her time in administration and her new book Unlocking SEL: The 5 Keys to Transform Your School Through Social and Emotional Learning. Find Lana on Linkedin. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new career...
Jan 21, 2025•30 min
Sally Evans was a veteran teacher with 19 years in the classroom. It wasn't until COVID 19 when she finally had some space and time to reflect on her work life balance and her career goals. Join us as we learn about what steps she took to get into customer success. Find Sally on Linkedin. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career C...
Jan 14, 2025•40 min
Blake left the classroom to work in the tax field as an administrative assistant. She had no knowledge of taxes but her work ethic and professionalism contributed to very quick growth. We recorded this episode before she got a promotion! Blake is now a Learning and Development Coordinator at her tax office! Join us to learn how you can get your foot in the door and how it can open up a world of opportunities. Find Blake on LinkedIn. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for yo...
Jan 07, 2025•45 min
Emily was an elementary school teacher who is now a Manager of Customer Success. We discuss the value that teachers bring to the corporate world, how to translate your skills and how to upskill strategically. Find Emily on Linkedin. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Dec 17, 2024•33 min
Stephanie spent 13 years teaching high school English and is now working for a marketing agency as a content strategist and brand marketing manager. During this episode, we discuss her career journey, how she translated her skills, and her thoughts on teachers working in marketing. Find Stephanie on LinkedIn. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers:...
Dec 10, 2024•34 min
Rachel spent 7 years teaching in the USA before transitioning to teaching internationally. She was looking for ways to increase her travel opportunities and explore the world, and she found that her teaching license was the ticket to doing just that. Join us as we discuss what teaching is like outside of the United States and more! Find Rachel on Linkedin. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully trans...
Dec 03, 2024•35 min
Kathy retired as a third grade teacher. In retirement, she stays connected to education by administering the annual ELPAC test which measures English language proficiency of students whose primary language is a language other than English. We discuss how to stay involved in education and in other areas of your community to continue living an enriched life. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully trans...
Nov 19, 2024•21 min
Brianna is the Founder and CEO of Verbatim. She helps companies build successful, scalable marketing programs. With more than a decade of experience in demand generation, content, influencer marketing, and social, she brings a unique perspective to her work. Today we discuss tips for storytelling during the job interview and more! Find Brianna on LinkedIn. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully trans...
Nov 12, 2024•33 min
Kim Brooks was an elementary teacher and reading specialist for 18 years in the U.S., Morocco, and Taiwan before resigning in June 2022. Kim has started her own wellness business, working as an independent contractor, teaching various classes and in administrative/managerial roles for different wellness businesses. Join us today to learn about her journey and to hear some great tips on being present minded when in stressful situations! Find Kim on LinkedIn. Free Quiz: What career outside of the ...
Oct 29, 2024•44 min
Nestor Cayanan is a software engineer but before he made the switch, he was a middle school teacher with a focus on theology. He taught through the pandemic and noticed he was ready for a change after the differences in education. Join us as we discuss hard skills, determination and how to be prepared for difficult situations. Find Nestor on LinkedIn. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition...
Oct 22, 2024•43 min
Peter Fuller is the founder of The Workflow Academy, a RevOps consulting agency + bootcamp to teach RevOps and CRM skills. Peter has been running his own business in this space since 2018. He also is an adjunct professor at a community college. In this episode, we discuss how to get your foot in the door with a career in revenue operations. Find Peter on LinkedIn. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successful...
Oct 15, 2024•41 min
