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
Emotional Validation When Making a Shift
We’re so excited to be back! We’ve got brand new episodes and a brand new name to go with them. Today, Ali and JoDee dive into the meaning behind Teacher Shift, the importance of emotional validation…
A Reflection on Teaching in the Age of School Shootings and Violence
Get ready for a powerful and impactful episode! This week, Ali and JoDee are talking about the sensitive subjects of school shootings and violence in schools. Together, they will discuss how they’ve…
Teacher Mental Health: Trends and Stigmas With Romi Grossberg
This week Ali and JoDee are talking with Romi Grossberg. Romi is a counselor, trainer, author, and TEDx presenter. Together, they’ll discuss mental health trends Romi has seen in teachers, how to rec…
Leaving the Stress, Fatigue, and Harmful Habits Behind With Brigitta Erickson
Today, Ali and JoDee are unpacking components of burnout with their guest, Brigitta Erickson. Brigitta is a former educator of 14 years turned stay at home mom and independent market partner with Mon…
Steps to Consider Before Taking a Life Leap With Karen Tanenbaum
This week Ali and JoDee sit down with Karen Tanenbaum. Karen is a former lawyer who now hosts the Life Leaps Podcast. Together, they will discuss what a life leap is, steps to consider when making an…
How Safety Concerns Led to a Career Shift With Kacie Smith
Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Kacie Smith, a former educator of 20 years who now advocates for teachers in the classroom. She is also a training lead with Traveling Coaches. Together, they’ll di…
Put Your Career Shift Mindset to Work With Bobby DeLong
Today, Ali and JoDee are chatting with Bobby DeLong, a former band educator of 9 years who has transitioned into a career as a mortgage loan officer. Together, they’ll discuss the catalyst that led t…
Getting Started Before You Make an Exit With Krystle Blakefield
This week, Ali and JoDee sit down with Krystle Blakefield, a former elementary educator who now works in the online space as a virtual service provider. Together, they’ll discuss what a virtual servi…
Why EdTech Loves Hiring Teachers in Sales
Today, Ali and JoDee are chatting with Tiffany Eudy, a former educator who is now a non-attorney special education advocate and President of In Bloom Advocacy. She also works on the sales team for Br…
Transforming Your Resume With an Expert with Kelsie Marks
Today, Ali and JoDee are talking with Kelsie Marks, a former preschool teacher and school counselor who now works as the Director of Resume Services at Educated Exit. Together, they’ll discuss the bi…
Giving Yourself Permission to Leave
This week, Ali and JoDee are talking with Kristin Keiser, a former teacher of 12 years, current program coach, and owner of the vintage design company, Three Dog Design and Finds. Together, they’ll d…
Recognizing Symptoms of Burnout and Doing Something About It
Today, Ali and JoDee are chatting with Jessica Madenford, an educator of 19 years who now guides other educators towards their own empowerment. Together, they’ll talk about how Jessica found herself …
School Leadership Can Prepare You for Other Career Roles
Today, Ali and JoDee are chatting with Brittany Holton, a former educational leader with over 14 years of experience. Together, they’ll talk about Brittany’s decision to leave a position that she had…
How to Make a Difference Even After Leaving the Classroom with Lillian Barkes
This week Ali and JoDee sit down with Lillian Barkes, the co-founder and CEO of Listen To Our Future and a former educator of three years. Together, they’ll discuss how she has grown her nonprofit, s…
Regaining Control After Landing a New Job
This week Ali and JoDee sit down with Rachel Hoefling, a former school counselor who now works remotely with a tech company. Together, they'll talk about how the transition allowed Rachel to be in fu…
Embracing a New Role in Reading Curriculum Design
Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with a former educator from the U.K. who has transitioned into working as a reading curriculum designer. Together, they will discuss the resources that were invaluable t…
What About My Pension?
What about my pension? This is the question that Ali and JoDee are discussing with today’s guest, Andrew Kerper. Andrew is a financial advisor with Federal Prep, an investment advisory firm that spec…
Transitioning to Part-Time and The Benefits That Come With It
Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with returning guest Ashley McLean. Ashley is a former Montessori educator who returned to the workforce last year as a library assistant. Together, they will discuss wh…
4 "P's" to Guide Your Transition Outside the Classroom
On this week’s episode, Ali and JoDee sit down with Alicia Williams. Alicia is a former teacher turned founder and CEO of Teach Woke, an education consulting company. She talks us through the 4 "P's"…
How One Teacher Chases Self-Care
This week Ali and JoDee are talking with Dana Skillman. Dana has taught elementary for 9 years while chasing self care. Together, they’ll discuss how Dana is able to make time for self care while tea…