The Teacher Career Coach Podcast

Chris Shamblin was a former middle and high school teacher, and now works as a financial advisor. In this episode, we discuss how he made the switch from the classroom to finance without going back to school. Join us to learn about his experience in education, his passion for finance and to hear how you can make the switch too!Find Chris 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

Dr. Josh Prieur was a former Vice Principal, and now works for Prodigy Education as the Director of Education Enablement. In this episode, we discuss how he made the switch from the classroom to the EdTech industry, how to make game-based learning impactful in classrooms—as well as fun, and more! Join us to learn more about Josh, Prodigy, and his EdTech journey!Find Josh 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

Lana Penley was a former Principal, and now stands at the forefront of Social and Emotional Learning. She is an author and CEO of Unlocking SEL. We discuss her time in administration and her new book Unlocking SEL: The 5 Keys to Transform Your School Through Social and Emotional Learning. Find Lana 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

Sally Evans was a veteran teacher with 19 years in the classroom. It wasn't until COVID 19 when she finally had some space and time to reflect on her work life balance and her career goals. Join us as we learn about what steps she took to get into customer success. Find Sally 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

Blake left the classroom to work in the tax field as an administrative assistant. She had no knowledge of taxes but her work ethic and professionalism contributed to very quick growth. We recorded this episode before she got a promotion! Blake is now a Learning and Development Coordinator at her tax office! Join us to learn how you can get your foot in the door and how it can open up a world of opportunities.Find Blake 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

Emily was an elementary school teacher who is now a Manager of Customer Success. We discuss the value that teachers bring to the corporate world, how to translate your skills and how to upskill strategically. Find Emily 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

Stephanie spent 13 years teaching high school English and is now working for a marketing agency as a content strategist and brand marketing manager. During this episode, we discuss her career journey, how she translated her skills, and her thoughts on teachers working in marketing.Find Stephanie 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

Rachel spent 7 years teaching in the USA before transitioning to teaching internationally. She was looking for ways to increase her travel opportunities and explore the world, and she found that her teaching license was the ticket to doing just that. Join us as we discuss what teaching is like outside of the United States and more!Find Rachel 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

Kathy retired as a third grade teacher. In retirement, she stays connected to education by administering the annual ELPAC test which measures English language proficiency of students whose primary language is a language other than English. We discuss how to stay involved in education and in other areas of your community to continue living an enriched life. 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

Brianna is the Founder and CEO of Verbatim. She helps companies build successful, scalable marketing programs. With more than a decade of experience in demand generation, content, influencer marketing, and social, she brings a unique perspective to her work. Today we discuss tips for storytelling during the job interview and more!Find Brianna 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