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.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 106
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
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…
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 entrep…
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 set…
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!
Tod…
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…
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 …
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. Togeth…
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 th…
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…
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 earl…
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 wit…
Powerful Skills That Make You a Standout Applicant From HR Expert Madeline Beck
This week, Ali and JoDee are chatting with Madeline Beck, a former educator who now works in Human Resources. Together, they’ll discuss the power in hiring teachers for non-teaching roles, why teache…
Why Teachers Are Resigning & Getting Jobs That Love Them Back With Robyn Barberry
Why are teachers leaving the classroom? This week Ali and JoDee sit down with Robyn Barberry, a former teacher and author in progress to answer this question. Together, they discuss the mental health…
Conquer Your Doubts During a Career Change With Stephanie Simpson
Today, Ali and JoDee are joined by former teacher turned coach and facilitator, Stephanie Simpson. Together, they will discuss the main difference between coaching and therapy, the importance of conf…
What You Should Know About a Day in the Life of a TEACHER With Adam Gacka
Today, Ali and JoDee are joined by Adam Gacka, a seasoned filmmaker who’s latest documentary, Teacher, is out now. Together, they will discuss what led Adam to make the film, capturing the essence of…
What Teachers Need to Live Well With Nicola Fleischer
Today, Ali and JoDee talk with Nicola Fleischer, the Co-founder and Executive Director of EdWell, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting educator wellbeing and career satisfaction. Together, they will d…
Exiting With a Plan After 14 Years With Aaron Reller
On this week’s episode, Ali and JoDee sit down with Aaron Reller, a former teacher who now, along with his wife, runs their family owned art studio, Abigail Reller Art. Together, they will discuss wh…
Why It's Time to Hire a Career Coach With Amanda Minchella
Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Amanda Minchella, a former teacher who’s now a career coach guiding others through the job search process. Together, they will discuss what a career coach can do fo…
Blogging Into a New Career After the Classroom With Joanna Guldin-Noll
This week Ali and JoDee are joined by Joanna Guldin-Noll, the writer behind one of the largest military lifestyle blogs, Jo, My Gosh! Together, they will discuss some of the struggles of teaching as …
How to Regain Autonomy and Keep Teaching With Shiren Rattigan
Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Shiren Rattigan, the owner and lead educational curator at Colossal Academy. Together, they’ll discuss how you can keep your teacher hat while maintaining autonomy,…