Educator Forever

It’s known that the journey we take, experiences we’re a part of, who we meet, and skills we acquire all shape what we do in life. That’s been true for my guest Jasmine Gibson. Her journey to educati…

Many people are thinking about working outside of the classroom, but aren’t quite ready to take the leap. Figuring out your next career move can bring out a lot of emotions and uncertainty of overwhe…

Being happy and safe in your body seems simple, but for most, it’s not. Instead, tools are needed to understand and build a voice towards emotional advocacy and self regulation. One way to do that in…

I’m all for supporting teachers in finding new careers in education, but I’d like to stop using the phrase 'transitioning teacher'. It implies that being a teacher and the skills and experiences you’…

WIth our world expanding through the use of the internet and social media, this can cause some challenges and uncertainty to business owners. However, by looking at it as a way to build community onl…

For those educators out there thinking that teaching is your only option, I’m here to tell you it’s not! With your many unique and talented skills, you have the ability to venture out and try out dif…

There are many of us that want to leave the classroom to pursue other careers, but we’re unsure about what’s out there and what we’ll enjoy. As teachers, we possess a variety of skills, which is why …

When trying to achieve working full time outside of the classroom, there’s always a transition period where your teaching job and side hustles overlap. Knowing how to manage the stress, while keeping…

You possess so many skills as a teacher that can be used working outside of the classroom. There are companies that find your experience and skills valuable, but it’s just taking the leap, or as my g…

It’s normal to feel self-doubt and unsure of yourself as you start a new career or begin something new. Feelings of fear and questioning yourself start to creep up, even though you know your skills a…

In an educational system that constantly asks teachers to give more than they receive, it’s no wonder that so many are experiencing teacher burnout. Teachers are asked to accomplish so much with limi…

Are you a good listener and enjoy supporting other teachers at the same time? Becoming a teacher coach might be a good fit for you! I have guest April Brown, Educator Forever’s Learning and Developme…

Can I really do it? Can I leave my classroom job to pursue a passion of mine? These are questions we have with ourselves as we think about finding a new career. We have self-doubt and question whethe…

Having a growth mindset has become a point of emphasis in classrooms today. As teachers, we teach our students that through practice, hard work, and perseverance, they’re able to learn new skills, ta…

Just like every individual has their own set of skills, someone’s journey to their current career is personal and unique to their own experiences and passions. My guest on today’s episode did just th…

What is something you’ve always wanted to do that you’ve never done? That question, right there, can change the trajectory of someone’s life, which it did for my guest on today’s episode, Vicky Weber…

For some people who leave the classroom to pursue other careers, their business is to serve other educators. But what if you left to help other educators and your community? That’s exactly what my gu…

Most teachers get into education because it’s a passion of theirs that they want to fulfill. However, when burnout occurs, sometimes that passion can lead to other career paths outside the classroom.…

Life is a journey and each path you take leads you down a different road, which eventually leads you to right where you’re supposed to be. My guest on today’s episode, Keena Melville, is a prime exam…

There are many of us that want to leave the classroom, but have a love and passion for education that we want to continue to stay in the field in some capacity. The challenge can be finding a mix bet…