

The Teacher Career Coach Podcast
Daphne Gomez
Hosted by Daphne Gomez and Elizabeth Suto. The Teacher Career Coach Podcast was created to motivate, empower, and inspire educators to find happiness in their careers, whether inside or outside the classroom. Whether or not they are thinking of a career change from teaching, all educators will gain something from the honest discussions. Join us as we talk teacher burnout, career transitions, side-hustles for teachers, and everything in between!
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Oct 2, 2025 • 26min
52-Breaking Your Teaching Contract
In this episode, I'm going to discuss the consequences around teachers breaking contract, weighing the pros and cons of leaving your teaching contract mid-year, and how to take the next steps. I'll also share some suggestions about resigning gracefully as well.
Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you?
Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course
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Sep 25, 2025 • 25min
198- Contract Work as an Instructional Designer with Gwen Karaba
Gwen Karaba is an Instructional Designer contractor for Microsoft through Oxygen Learning, a consulting firm specializing in sales enablement and workplace learning programs. Based in Dallas TX, Gwen collaborates with clients to design impactful learning experiences that drive organizational growth and employee development. With a background in education and instructional design, she brings a passion for creating engaging and effective learning solutions. Join us today for discussion on contract work and instructional design!
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Sep 18, 2025 • 23min
197- 5 Steps To Take Even If You're Not Sure You're Leaving
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Sep 11, 2025 • 22min
196- Answering Questions From Our Social Media Accounts
This week on the Teacher Career Coach Podcast, Daphne answers questions sent in directly from this audience including how to stand out in a competitive market and where to begin if you're just starting to evaluate a career change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 4, 2025 • 33min
195 - Hi, It's Daphne. I'm Back To Lead Teacher Career Coach.
A deeply personal episode, Daphne explains why she walked away 16 months ago, and what her vision is for the future of Teacher Career Coach now that she's back.
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Aug 26, 2025 • 28min
194- Where to Start in Marketing with Jaclyn Mullen
With a dynamic background in startups and digital marketing education, Jaclyn Mullen brings deep expertise in B2B and B2C marketing. She is currently serving as Head of Marketing at TheLoops AI. Jaclyn also spent four years teaching Digital Marketing. Join us today to discuss all things marketing, education and more!
Find Jaclyn on Linkedin.
Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you?
Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 2025 • 33min
193- Replacing Fear-Based Thinking with Dr. Graeme Mitchell
Today we speak with Dr. Graeme Mitchell to learn about a program he runs at his school called the Institute for Global Solutions (IGS). It’s a public school initiative designed to empower students to tackle global challenges through innovative & actionable solutions. He also had the privilege of giving a TEDx Talk about their approach. We discuss the “hope gap” in education and how educators can inspire optimism and real-world problem-solving in students. Hope you enjoy!
Find Graeme on Linkedin.
Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you?
Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 2025 • 26min
192- Middle & High School Reimagined with Monica White and Jackie Insinger
Monica White is the founder of Elevate Academy and co-creator of Spark Brilliance for Educators with Jackie Insinger. Monica was formerly a principal and teacher. Jackie Insinger is a leadership strategist, author and has a background in psychology. Today we learn about their new book, the charter network they’ve developed to support the trades and more! Hope you enjoy!
Find Monica on Linkedin. Find Jackie on Linkedin.
Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you?
Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 2025 • 32min
191- From Teacher to Account Management Lead with Natalie Williams
Natalie Williams taught for 13 years before pivoting careers. She’s now an Account Management Team Lead. In her role, she is an advocate for people, thrives on empowering individuals and loves building teams. Join us today as we discuss her journey from education to account management, her career growth from sales to where she is now, and how to make an impact after leaving the traditional classroom. Hope you enjoy!
Find Natalie on Linkedin.
Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you?
Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 1, 2025 • 24min
190- How to stay involved in education after leaving the classroom with Lindsay DeHartChuck
Today we chat with Lindsay DeHartchuck . She is the Senior Director at KIPP Foundation. Prior to moving here, she taught special education and had experience in higher ed at a graduate school. Join us today as we discuss supporting diverse learners and staying in education through a different lens. Hope you enjoy!
Find Lindsay on Linkedin.
Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you?
Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices