Educator Forever

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 education, some of the “business” aspects…

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 you apart from others, especially when st…

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 feel is right for you at the moment. My gue…

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 also have a passion outside of teaching. S…

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 Lattimore, is living proof. After beginning her t…

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 opportunity, and in the case of my guest on today…

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 beyond the classroom, curriculum development…

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 experience the back-to-school dread. Whatever…

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 why not explore them? That’s the philoso…

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 classroom or just adjusting your role in educat…

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 mindset while others feel overwhelmed and do…

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 individuals who all have the same career, pa…

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 thinking, and ability to use both his creativ…

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 of it. Being bilingual, she has used that…

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 experience, when I first started my side hustle, I…

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 my guest, Samantha Baldwin, did. Samantha…

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 got into teaching because you love it and…

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 system has some real problems but they neve…

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 rejuvenation. But in order to have true summer se…

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. However, asking for what you want is hone…