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
Reinventing Yourself and Growing the Edu Career You Want
Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Dr. Sharon Blumenthal-Cohen, an educator with over 25 years of experience teaching writing and literature to students from grade school through graduate school. She…
Saying No and Setting Boundaries at School
This week on the podcast, Ali and JoDee are chatting with Annabelle Allen. Annabelle, affectionately known as La Maestra Loca, is a teacher in New Orleans who also runs a successful side business ins…
Expectations vs. Reality When it Comes to the Teaching Profession With Alicia Hess
Today Ali and JoDee sit down and chat with Alicia Hess, a former teacher and elementary school administrator who recently made her great resignation. We’ll talk about what led Alicia to resign, the e…
Redefine Your Resume if You Want to Get Noticed for District Roles
This week Ali and JoDee chat with Franny Wooler, an educator who has worked in the public school system for the last two decades and is now an assistant principal. Together we’ll talk about expandin…
How You Can Become a Scrum Master Too
Today, Ali and JoDee chat with Stef Hogan! Stef has 8 years of experience as a scrum master who now works as an agile and delivery lead at GoCart. In this episode, the women discuss what a scrum mast…
Yes, a Teacher Did Launch a Career at NASA After Leaving the Classroom
This week Ali and JoDee chat with Marissa Conway, former teacher turned Operations Research Analyst at NASA. Together, they’ll discuss the very relatable reasons that caused Marissa to leave teaching…
How to Be an Instructional Designer
Today Ali and JoDee welcome back Adam McLean. Adam joins them to talk about making the switch from teaching to instructional design, tips for setting up your resume or LinkedIn profile for these type…
Recognizing When It's Time for a Change
This week Ali and JoDee chat with Cecily Williams-Blijd, an educational leader in K-12, higher education, and at the corporate level. Together they discuss the classroom to corporate transition and …
It’s Time to Do What's Best for You
This week Ali and JoDee chat with Vicky Weber, a former elementary teacher and successful author. Together they’ll discuss how being a teacher shaped Vicky’s path to becoming an author, the transitio…
Dear Principal, I Resign
This week Ali and JoDee are joined by Camile Lofters, a teacher turned manager and representative for a school photography company after making her great resignation. They’ll discuss how teaching not…
Let's Talk About Wellness and Signs Pointing Towards an Unwell Teacher
In this episode, Ali and JoDee talk with Carrie Rohrbach Meyers, a former French educator and the founder of Empowering Educator. Together they will discuss how Carrie found herself helping other tea…
Former Teacher Turned Etsy Boss and CEO
This week Ali and JoDee chat with Taylor Smith, a former teacher and the current CEO and Co-Owner of Studio Sisters. We’ll discuss Taylor’s path from teacher to business owner, two big life lessons s…
Here's Why You Should Hire Teachers
Ali and JoDee talk with Eric Friedman, Director of Digital Learning at the Kennedy Center. They explore the qualifications of teachers and why leaders, hiring committees, and managers should advocate…
Teachers Can Connect From a Different Angle
This week Ali and JoDee chat with Andrea Olatunji, a children’s author and educator. We'll explore her jump to authorship, professional development, and how your teacher brain can help you connect fr…
Why Educators Bring the Best Skills and Knowledge to Social Impact Roles
This week Ali and JoDee are joined by Dr. Bradley Ekwerekwu, CEO of Learning Community - Douglas and Sarpy Counties. We’ll discuss the new skills and knowledge teachers gained during the pandemic and…
The Underappreciated, Underpaid, and Overworked Teacher Is Ready for Change
This week Ali and JoDee tackle the underappreciated teacher in our communities, the workplace, and within hiring committees. They discuss strategies for recognizing the source of why you are feeling …
Prioritizing Family Over Work
This Week Ali and JoDee speak with Ashley and Adam McLean, former classroom teachers and TGTR listeners. We’ll discuss how prioritizing their family and dreams impacted their decisions to leave the c…
Art Teacher Turned Entrepreneur and CEO
This week Ali and JoDee chat with Alycia Trotter, a teacher turned entrepreneur and CEO of A Joyful Mess Art Studio. We’ll discuss the commonalities between being the CEO of your classroom to being t…
What Happens if I Leave the Salary and Benefits? with Erik Garcia
This week Ali and JoDee speak with Erik Garcia, a Certified Financial Planner, Behavioral Financial Advisor, and podcast host of @stuffaboutmoney_. We'll discuss the role of financial guilt, fear, a…
But I Feel Guilty...If I Leave the Classroom
This week Ali and JoDee talk with guest Crystal Gross to examine feelings around guilt when leaving the classroom. They discuss the guilt of abandoning one's calling and the financial guilt of losing…