

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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May 25, 2023 • 28min
117 - Strategies to Stay Calm During the Chaos
In this episode, Daphne shares how teachers can stay calm when chaos in the classroom and career transition stress builds up.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

May 18, 2023 • 43min
116 - Jillyan McKinney: From Teaching to Working in DEI
In this episode, I interview Jillyan McKinney, Senior Director of Projects and Operations at the Equity and Wellness Institute. Listen in as she shares about the time her school's ethnic studies curriculum was made into a viral video blasting Critical Race Theory, and what it's like to work in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion space.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

May 11, 2023 • 42min
115 - Kayla Dunne: Leaving Teaching With Small Children
Kayla Dunn is a former teacher turned executive assistant and a mom of two young children. Kayla realized, after going back to teaching after her second child, she was giving her all to her classroom and had nothing left to give to her own children. She shares what it was like to leave the classroom and how she became a better mom, a better wife, and a happier, healthier person.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

Apr 27, 2023 • 32min
114 - Abbey Clements: Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence
In this episode, Abbey Clements, a survivor of the Sandy Hook shooting, shares what her organization Teachers Unified to End Gun Violence is doing to advocate for gun safety and how you can join in the fight for change.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

Apr 20, 2023 • 35min
113 - Pros and Cons of Remote Work
In this episode, Daphne discusses the pros and cons of remote work, including flexibility, commute, and work-life balance.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

Apr 13, 2023 • 35min
112 - Kevin Gray: Contract Positions in EdTech
In this episode, President and Chief Content Officer of Westchester Kevin Gray shares what EdTech companies are looking for in freelance curriculum writer position candidates.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

Mar 30, 2023 • 36min
111 - Elizabeth Hill: From Teacher to E-Learning Developer
In this episode, Daphne talks to former French and Spanish teacher, Elizabeth Hill, who now works as an eLearning developer creating language learning materials for adults in the business world. Listen in as she shares her story to help inspire teachers who want to leave education to find work that makes them feel happy and appreciated.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

Mar 23, 2023 • 42min
110 - Jeremy Schneider: Getting Started With Investing
In this episode, Jeremy Schneider, who retired at 36 and currently has a net worth of over four million dollars, answers some of the top questions teachers have about how to get started with investing.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

Mar 16, 2023 • 35min
109 - How to Sort through the Noise and Vet Career Advice
In this episode, Daphne talks about how to sift through career advice on the internet and focus on what is good and timely for your career transition journey.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

Mar 9, 2023 • 38min
108 - Angela Salamy: From Teacher to Assistant Director
Angela Salami is a former high school English teacher and elementary school librarian and now works as an assistant director for a state office of apprenticeship. We talk all about her journey outside of the classroom and what her new day-to-day role looks like in that really high level position.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


