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How to Leave Teaching

How to Leave Teaching

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 This is the What's Next Teacher podcast. Listen in as I interview former educators about how they made the jump out of education and what they do now. You’ll learn how they landed their next job and what they want teachers who are interested in leaving the classroom to know. For coaching, resume help, interview prep, and other the services I offer to help teachers transition out of the classroom including my 21 Day Career Transition Challenge course, check out http://whatsnextteacher.com/Julie Careers Economics Personal Success
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  • From Teaching to Leadership: Why Helping Professionals Make Great Leaders

    From Teaching to Leadership: Why Helping Professionals Make Great Leaders
    Jul 30 2024
    On this week's episode I talk to Mike Kaufman, MSW, PhD, Author of Doing Good & Doing Well. Mike challenges the traditional idea that top leadership roles are best filled by individuals with business degrees. Instead, he advocates for the unique perspectives and skills that helping professionals—such as educators, social workers, and community organizers—bring to leadership positions, particularly in non-profit and service-oriented sectors. We discuss: The Value of Helping Professionals in Leadership: Mike Kaufman discusses how his background in social work has equipped him with essential skills for leadership roles in service-based organizations. Transferable Skills: Insight into specific skills from helping professions, such as empathy, communication, and problem-solving, that are highly transferable to leadership positions. Showcasing Skills and Experiences: Tips on how educators and other helping professionals can effectively highlight their skills and experiences on resumes and during interviews. Addressing Misconceptions: Exploring common biases that hiring managers may have about candidates from helping professions and strategies to overcome these misconceptions. Transitioning to Leadership Roles: Practical advice for teachers and educators looking to move into leadership roles, focusing on networking and professional development. Translating Classroom Experience: How educators can translate their classroom experience into valuable leadership qualities that service organizations seek. Stakeholder Management: Utilizing expertise in managing diverse stakeholders to demonstrate leadership capabilities. Professional Development: The importance of continuous learning and professional development for educators transitioning out of the classroom. Qualities of Leadership Candidates: Identifying the key traits that service-based organizations look for in leadership candidates and how educators can showcase these qualities. Resources and Links: Mike Kaufman's book: Doing Good & Doing WellMike's websiteConnect with Mike on LinkedInMike on TikTok If you're an educator or helping professional considering a transition into a leadership role, tune in to this insightful conversation for practical tips and encouragement. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with others who might benefit from this discussion! Connect directly with employers who want to hire former teachers with Goldendelicious https://www.goldendelicious.ai Free networking guide for transitioning teachers: https://whatsnextteacher.com/networkingguide/ Done-for-you teacher transition resumes (download and personalize!): https://whatsnextteacher.com/life-after-teaching/ Visit the website: https://www.whatsnextteacher.com Get coaching: https://whatsnextteacher.com/career-coaching-for-teachers/ Should I leave the classroom: free quiz https://www.whatsnextteacher.com/quiz
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    58 mins
  • Staying Active in Education After Leaving Teaching

    Staying Active in Education After Leaving Teaching
    Jul 13 2024

    Today I talk to Dr. Jordan B. Smith! We talk about:

    • How to stay connected to teaching after leaving the classroom
    • Things to think about before you retire
    • Understanding your benefits
    • How he gets his consulting gigs
    • His process for writing and publishing education books

    Jordan B. Smith Jr. is a dedicated educator and advocate who has significantly impacted the lives of students through his work as a mathematics teacher, public speaker, and educational consultant. He has served the San Jacinto Unified School District for over 19 years, including roles at San Jacinto High School and Mountain View Alternative Schools, where he specialized in helping students overcome their fear of mathematics and achieve academic success. With advanced degrees in Secondary Education and Educational Leadership, Dr. Smith has also been an active member and chairperson of visiting committees for the Accrediting Commission for Schools Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC). He has presented at numerous educational conferences and conducted field testing for emerging educational technology. In addition to his teaching career, he founded Annapolis Creed LLC and is a best-selling author. Dr. Smith was named Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year in 2023 and AFE Teacher Ambassador for 2024, and he retired in June 2024 after nearly two decades of service.

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    Connect directly with employers who want to hire former teachers with Goldendelicious https://www.goldendelicious.ai


    Free networking guide for transitioning teachers: https://whatsnextteacher.com/networkingguide/


    Done-for-you teacher transition resumes (download and personalize!): https://whatsnextteacher.com/life-after-teaching/


    Visit the website: https://www.whatsnextteacher.com


    Get coaching: https://whatsnextteacher.com/career-coaching-for-teachers/


    Should I leave the classroom: free quiz https://www.whatsnextteacher.com/quiz


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    54 mins
  • Combatting teacher burnout with Shannon Hazel

    Combatting teacher burnout with Shannon Hazel
    Jun 10 2024

    This week I talk to veteran teacher Shannon Hazel, author of the new book New Teacher Confidential: What They Didn’t Tell You About Being a Teacher. We talk all things teacher burnout including steps to sustain you if you’ve given all you’ve got in the tank.

    Shannon Hazel is a recently-retired public school teacher and the author of the upcoming book New Teacher Confidential: What They Didn’t Tell You About Being a Teacher. Over her 25-year career, she was a K-8 teacher, special education specialist and instructional coach for teachers. During that time, she was actively involved in the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario and mentored many new teachers. In 2023, Shannon was recognized for her leadership and advocacy work for students by the Council for Exceptional Children. She is the founder of teacherEDU.ca, an online community for teachers to learn, connect, collaborate, and grow their capacity as educators. Shannon is the mother of two young adults, a dog parent and a longtime fan of the Kansas City Chiefs.

    Connect directly with employers who want to hire former teachers with Goldendelicious https://www.goldendelicious.ai

    Free networking guide for transitioning teachers: https://whatsnextteacher.com/networkingguide/

    Done-for-you teacher transition resumes (download and personalize!): https://whatsnextteacher.com/life-after-teaching/

    Visit the website: https://www.whatsnextteacher.com

    Get coaching: https://whatsnextteacher.com/career-coaching-for-teachers/

    Should I leave the classroom: free quiz https://www.whatsnextteacher.com/quiz
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    35 mins
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