Teacher Shift
Here at Teacher Shift, hosts Ali Simon and JoDee Scissors unpack one of the toughest questions educators face when considering a career shift - Who am I if I’m not a teacher?
Teacher Shift podcast shares resources for educators who need help with job exploration, identity, wellness, financial planning, and decision-making. We invite teachers, former teachers, people that love to hire teachers, mental health professionals, resume coaches, scholars, and financial planners to share experiences and guidance with educators that need or are considering a shift.
Episodes
100 episodes
How to Strengthen Your Personal Relationships With Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh
Is work life impacting your personal relationships? Today’s guest shares how you can strengthen your relationships through the ups and downs of kids and work. Today, Ali and JoDee chat with returning guest, Dr. Lin...
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Episode 97
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28:27
Grab Your Pumpkin Spice Latte and Start the Job Hunt, Now!
Fall is just around the corner! You know what that means? Grab a pumpkin spice latte and start job hunting!Today, Ali and JoDee sit down to chat about why the fall is the prime time to start preparing your resume and start filling ou...
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Episode 96
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33:24
Using Your Teacher Skills to Become a 100M Real Estate Agent With Brooke Coughlin
Has anyone ever told you that you would be a great fit for a specific job? They could just see your potential. Today’s guest shares how someone seeing her potential took her from the classroom earning $40,000 a year to a real estate agent cl...
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Episode 95
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30:11
How Taking a Chance on Yourself Can Payoff With Eboni Walker
How do you know when the right time is to make a shift? Today, listen in as a former kindergarten teacher shares how she took a gamble on herself using the skills she acquired in the classroom.In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down ...
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Episode 94
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28:52
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone With Brad Mason
Tired of living in your comfort zone? Ready to take a risk and try something new? If so, then today’s guest shares how one delightful book character can help you understand why getting out of your comfort zone might be the missing piece to l...
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Episode 93
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31:09
Handling Job Rejection and Employer Ghosting With Ali Simon and JoDee Scissors
Is the fear of rejection holding you back from making a shift or applying for jobs that excite you? Today, Ali and JoDee are tackling the difficult topic of rejection. Together, they’ll discuss their own experiences with rejection, why havin...
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Episode 92
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29:41
Teaching Is Leading: It’s Time to Follow Your Career Ambitions With Ross Romano
Do teachers make good leaders? Today’s guest shares the value of teacher leaders and why teachers are allowed to follow their own ambition.In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down with Ross Romano, a consultant, advisor,...
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Episode 91
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31:18
Giving Notice and Sticking to Your Non-Negotiables With Courtney Fearing
Experiencing transitions can cause an array of emotions, but what happens when you experience multiple transitions at once? This week our guest gives us insight into making several life transitions at the same time, including a shift outside...
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Episode 90
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33:23
How to Be Actionable and Move Forward With Your Exit With Kelsie Marks
Are fear and doubt holding you back from making a pivot in your career? Today’s guest shares how shift services can be the jump start you need as you move into a new career.This week Ali and JoDee sit down with returning guest, Kelsie M...
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Episode 89
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24:50
Elevator Pitch Tips, Resume Optimization, and Upskilling for Your First or Next Shift With Ali Simon and JoDee Scissors
You’ve made the big career shift. Now what do you do? Are you done shifting or are there more pivots in your future? Today, we’re talking about just that!In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down to talk about Ali’s lates...
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Episode 88
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40:53
Leaving a Niche Field for Health and Happiness With Braegan Padley
Mental health is one of the biggest challenges teachers face. They struggle with feeling stuck in a niche field while also battling bad habits that have crept into their lives. Our guest today shares how she not only made the bold move out of a...
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Episode 87
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26:53
After Decades of Teaching, You Can Still Seize New Career Opportunities With Steve Martinez
Have you ever had an opportunity present itself, even when you weren’t looking for it? That’s what happened to our guest today! He shares his story of making a career shift when he wasn’t even looking for one. Today, Ali and JoDee ...
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Episode 86
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29:01
Pro Shift Tips From a Former Teacher and Coach With Michael Cappo
Worried if you shift out of teaching that you might fail? Today’s guest did exactly that. He shifted out of teaching, failed and ultimately ended up coming out on top!In this episode, Ali and JoDee are joined by Michael Cappo. Michael is...
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Episode 85
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32:33
Making a Transition From the Classroom With a Teacher Friend With Hillary Gale and Kristin MacIntyre
Teachers possess skills that go far beyond the classroom, however they can struggle making the transition into another career utilizing these skills. Today, you’ll hear the story of two former teachers who have transitioned away from education ...
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Episode 84
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26:16
Bye, Bye Burnout! How one AI Tool is Freeing Up Teacher Time With Thomas Thompson
Are things like lesson planning eating up all your time? Do you want to get your time back? Today’s guest, Thomas Thompson may just have what you’re looking for!Thomas Thompson is an educator of five years and is the co-founder of Eduai...
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Episode 83
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33:32
How a Side Gig Turned This Teacher Into an Accidental Business Owner With Abigail Reller
Teachers are known to supplement their teacher salaries typically through things like tutoring and summer school. But in today's episode, you’ll hear about how one teacher became an accidental entrepreneur when an investor gave her $100!
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Episode 82
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29:16
Here’s an Easy Way to Apply for Jobs With Drew McManus
Today, Ali and JoDee are joined by Drew McManus, CEO of Upstage and the creator of Arts Admin Jobs, an online job board. Together, they’ll discuss what lead Drew to creating Arts Admin Jobs, what sets it apart from other jobs boards, and his be...
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Episode 81
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27:07
I Thought Teaching Was My Life’s Mission
Have you ever said that teaching was your life’s mission? Or it’s what you’re called to do in life? If this is something you’ve said to yourself, then stick around because this episode is for you!Today, Ali and JoDee are tackling the top...
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Episode 80
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26:29
Goodbye Chronic Anxiety & Stress, Hello Recharged Teacher With Annamarie Fernya and Julie Braumberger
This week, Ali and JoDee are joined by Annamarie Fernyak, the founder and CEO of Mind Body Align, and Julie Braumberger, former educator and director of Mind Body Align At School. Together, they will discuss the benefits of practicing mindfulne...
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Episode 79
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25:14
Picking Your Workplace Arrangement: On-Site, Remote, or Hybrid
On-site. Remote. Hybrid. What do they all mean? Today, Ali and JoDee are talking about these 3 types of work arrangements and how they differ from one another. Together, they’ll discuss what type of arrangement might be right for you coming out...
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Episode 78
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28:31
Planting Your Skills in Higher Education With Wendi Iacobello
Today, Ali and JoDee are joined by Wendi Iacobello, an educator with over a decade of professional experience in North Carolina’s public education sector who now works in instructional design. Together, they will discuss teacher guilt when maki...
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Episode 77
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24:01
Here's Why Teaching Is a Great First Career
Ali always says that teaching is a great first career. But what does she mean by this? Today, Ali and JoDee unpack why teaching is a great first career, the benefits of beginning there, the skills that will last you lifetime, and you’ll eve...
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Episode 76
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32:22
Landing Your Next Job With Help From a Recruiter With Jennifer Jeansonne
Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Jennifer Jeansonne, a former educator who is now an independent recruiter, operating JAJ Recruiting Consulting. Together, they’ll discuss how teachers can utilize a recruiter to find a new career, tips for opt...
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Episode 75
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31:06
How the Tech Savvy Teacher Can Pursue a Passion With Alfonso Mendoza
This week on the podcast, Ali and JoDee are joined by Alfonso Mendoza, an Instructional Technologist with more than 17 years of experience in education. Together, they’ll discuss how becoming an early adopter of technology in the classroom can ...
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Episode 74
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32:05
Educator Voice & Expertise is Vital in Curriculum Design With Rupa Mehta
Today, Ali and JoDee are joined by Rupa Mehta, a fitness entrepreneur and founder of the NaliniKIDS, a nonprofit organization that focuses on creating PreK-12 programs that pair physical movement with emotional reflection. Together, they’ll dis...
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Episode 73
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24:51