Always A Teacher Podcast
What happens when you decide to leave teaching and pursue the next chapter in your career? The Always A Teacher podcast provides teachers with insights and advice for breaking into the EdTech space. Hosted by Matt Gambino, the nation's top trainer of EdTech industry professionals, Always a Teacher features wide-ranging interviews with former teachers and administrators who share their stories about transitioning from the classroom to EdTech, and how they apply their unique skills and passion for students to a business setting.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 20
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
#20 Tyler Post: Account Executive
What happens when you achieve a leadership position in education, like a school principal, only to find that the path forward isn’t sustainable for you? How do you pivot from a role at the heart of a…
#019 Janna Tolleson: High School Sales Rep
What does it really take to make a strategic move from the classroom to a rewarding EdTech sales career?
Matt Gambino sits down with Janna Tolleson, a former teacher with 30 years in education who suc…
#018 Jonathan Strout: Enterprise Account Executive
What does it really take to go from the principal's office to a top-tier role in an EdTech company?
Matt Gambino sits down with Jonathan Strout, a former high school principal who successfully transit…
#017 Chelsea Avirett: Founder
Are you tired of endlessly scrolling through massive job boards, feeling like the right EdTech role is impossible to find? What if you could get a curated list of ideal jobs sent right to you?
Matt si…
#016 Ciara Newby: Senior Director of Global University Partnerships
In this episode, Matt speaks with former high school languages teacher Ciara Newby, now a Senior Director of Global University Partnerships at Cialfo.
Thinking about transitioning? Explore your path …
#015 Mike Cronley: Founder & CEO
In this episode, Matt speaks with former elementary school teacher Mike Cronley, now Founder and CEO of Class Composer.
Thinking about transitioning? Explore your path with our EdTech Transition Chec…
#014 Lissa Johnson: Founder & CEO
In this episode, Matt speaks with former middle- and high-school science teacher Lissa Johnson, now Founder and CEO of Mosa Mack Science.
Thinking about transitioning? Explore your path with our EdTe…
#013 Kiana Porter-Isom: Chief Improvement Officer
In this episode, Matt speaks with former middle school math teacher Kiana Porter-Isom, now Chief Improvement Officer with Reading Horizons.
Thinking about transitioning? Explore your path with our Ed…
#012 Cris Slotoroff: Manager of Client Partnerships
In this episode, Matt speaks with former high school English teacher Cris Slotoroff now Manager of Client Partnerships with The Juice Learning.
Thinking about transitioning? Explore your path with ou…
#011 Donna McConnell: Account Executive
In this episode, Matt speaks with former English teacher Donna McConnell, now an Account Executive with 95 Percent Group.
Thinking about transitioning? Explore your path with our EdTech Transition Ch…
#010 Christine Hayes: Director of Customer Success
In this episode, Matt speaks with former art teacher Christine Hayes, now the Senior Director of Customer Success and Sales Enablement with Zūm.
Thinking about transitioning? Explore your path with o…
#009 Stephen Guerriero: Chief Learning Officer
In this episode, Matt speaks with former middle school social studies teacher Steve Guerriero, now the Chief Learning Officer with Litmus Learn.
Thinking about transitioning? Explore your path with o…
#008 Gerard Dawson: Product Manager
In this episode, Matt speaks with former high school English teacher Gerard Dawson, now a Product Manager with Swivl.
Thinking about transitioning? Explore your path with our EdTech Transition Checkl…
#007 Emily Peddle: Director of Learning Programs and Partnerships
In this episode, Matt speaks with former high school teacher Emily Peddle, now a Director of Professional Learning Programs and Partnerships with Southern New Hampshire University.
Thinking about tra…
#006 Tia Carley: K12 Solutions Engineer
In this episode, Matt speaks with former preschool teacher Tia Carley, now a K12 Solutions Engineer with Community Brands.
Thinking about transitioning? Explore your path with our EdTech Transition C…
#005 Sarah McNeil: Director of Consulting
In this episode, Matt speaks with former teacher Sarah McNeil, now the Director of Consulting with Thinking Maps.
Thinking about transitioning? Explore your path with our EdTech Transition Checklist …
#004 Susan Norwood: Customer Success Consultant
In this episode, Matt speaks with former teacher Susan Norwood, now a Customer Success Consultant with Membean.
Thinking about transitioning? Explore your path with our EdTech Transition Checklist to…
#003 Jonathan Templin: Head of Sales
In this episode, Matt speaks with former teacher Jonathan Templin, now the Head of Sales for Mathspace.
Thinking about transitioning? Explore your path with our EdTech Transition Checklist to get sta…
#002 Jennifer Ellegood: Partner Engagement Director
In this episode, Matt speaks with former teacher Jenny Ellegood, now a Partner Engagement Director with Imagine Learning.
Thinking about transitioning? Explore your path with our EdTech Transition Ch…
#001 Rita Dawod: STEM Account Manager
In this episode, Matt speaks with Rita Dawod, a former teacher and administrator who left the classroom to join NextWave STEM.
Thinking about transitioning? Explore your path with our EdTech Transit…