Teacher Shift

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 discuss how Kristin’s background in theatre prepared her for all of her career options, how she relates to Gen Z and quiet quitting, and why giving yourself permission to make a change is okay. Connect...

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 at a crossroad in her career, the red flags that a teacher may need a change, and Jessica’s #1 tip for someone who is experiencing burnout or a stressor in their life. Connect with Jessica: LinkedIn: h...

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 coveted for so long, how she has finally been able to achieve work-life balance, and why she has no regrets. Connect with Brittany: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-holton/ Connect with...

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, staying connected to the students and teachers they serve, and the different approach they take to training their staff. Connect with Lillian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillian-barkes-2b5a49...

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 full control, the resources she used to make the transition happen, and if she regrets going through a school counseling program. Connect with Rachel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachhoefli...

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 to her transition, the shared unrealistic expectations and frustrations that teachers face throughout the world, and the real problem the teaching profession is facing. Resources mentioned in the episod...

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 specializes in tax preparation, financial planning, investing, and retirement. On top of being a financial advisor, Andrew is also a full time music teacher. Together, they’ll dive into not only pensions,...

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 what it was like transitioning back into the workforce, the surprising benefits of working part time, and the teacher brain skills that she now uses daily in life and work. Connect with Ashley: Instagram...

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" framework for practical ways to transition from the classroom and her latest edtech start up, Justli.  Together, they will discuss: What it looked like going from the CEO of her classro...

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 teaching, setting boundaries and not falling back into old habits, and her top tips for self care in the workplace! Connect with Dana: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasinselfcare/ Connect with Ali...

Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Darellee Naccarato, a former teacher of 23 years who took a new role with a major hospital. Together, they’ll discuss how Darellee’s new role has given her a better work life balance, the impact a toxic work environment can have, and the teacher brain skills she uses in her role. Connect with Ali and JoDee: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershift Facebo...

Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Destiny Karash-Givens, a former science teacher who is currently a program manager at Tulane University. Together, they discuss the down side of winning Teacher of the Year, the unrealistic expectations placed upon teachers, and translating teacher brain skills into a new career.  Connect with Destiny: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dify_events/ LinkedIn: h...

What about summers "off"? This is the question teachers hear all the time when they’re thinking about making a career change. Today, Ali and JoDee sit down to debunk the myth that teachers have summers off, what teachers are actually doing during the summer, and things to consider if you make the move to a career where you don't have summers off! For episode transcriptions visit: ht...

Happy New Year! We’re excited to be back for season 2 of the podcast. We’ve got a lot of great topics and guests this season. To get the season started, Ali and JoDee are talking about why now is the best time to start thinking about your letter of intent! They discuss what their letters not to return looked like, how they let those around them know of their decision and making the decision that’s...

It’s a wrap on season one! To finish out the season, Ali and JoDee sit down to talk more about the teacher narrative. They discuss what people, both teachers and non teachers, are saying along with the implications of these narratives.  Thank you all for listening to season one! Stay tuned for more great conversations and topics in season two starting in January.  For episode transcriptions visit:...

Let’s talk about money! This week, Ali and JoDee chat with returning guest, Erik Garcia. Erik is a certified financial planner, a behavioral financial advisor, and the co-host of Stuff About Money They Didn't Teach You In School podcast. Together they will tackle things you need to know about both financial advisors and financially planning for your future. You’ll hear more about: Ways money...

This week Ali and JoDee sit down with Pamela Blackmon, a Program Manager for the Preservation Hall Foundation in New Orleans. Together they will discuss education roles in the nonprofit space and discover ways teachers can maneuver their careers outside the classroom.  Connect with Pam: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preshallfoundation/ Screen Deep A podcast decoding young brains and behavio...

This week, Ali and JoDee are talking with Stephanie Dethlefs, a former teacher turned writer and book coach. Together, they will discuss how Stephanie was able to transition into and out of the classroom multiple times, reflecting on the parts of teaching that brought her joy and what she loves about her new career. Connect with Stephanie: Website: https://hellowriters.net/ Connect with Ali and Jo...

This week Ali and JoDee are talking with Ashley Bell, a former school counselor and equity coach who, after a few career shifts, is now a restorative justice instructional specialist. Together, they will dive into dealing with imposter syndrome, why teachers deserve a seat at the big table, and leaning on your support system while looking for new educational roles.  Connect with Ashley: LinkedIn:...

Today, Ali and JoDee are joined by former educator, Ph. D. student, and educator advocate, Maggie Perkins. Together, they will discuss quiet quitting as an educator, creating healthy personal and professional boundaries, and shifting what “normal” looks like for teachers.  Connect with Maggie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millennial_msfrizzle/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@millennialmsfr...

This week Ali and JoDee sit down with Tasha Penwell, who worked in higher ed for 8 years and is now an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect, Grow with Google partner, as well as the founder of Bytes and Bits. Together, they will discuss what AWS is, how to become an AWS Educator, and what teachers can bring into the tech world. Connect with Tasha: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tashap...

This week Ali and JoDee are talking with Pearl Ubaru, a former high school math teacher turned data scientist. She is also the founder of SiSTEM Tutoring Agency. Together, they will discuss Pearl’s transition to data scientist and entrepreneur, the 3 main data-related roles in tech, and the steps you need to take to pursue a career as data scientist.  Connect with Pearl: Instagram: https://www.ins...

Today, Ali and JoDee are talking with Cara Holt. Cara has worked in education for 20 years, mobilizing from the classroom, admin, NWEA, LearnZillion, and BrainPop. Together, they will discuss how Cara transitioned to a career outside the classroom, strategically using LinkedIn for your benefit, and the best way to write your resume for success. Connect with Cara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...

Ready to learn more about EdTech? For the next few weeks, Ali and JoDee will be talking more about EdTech. Today, they dive into what it is exactly, how JoDee got her start in EdTech, why she chose to work as a contractor in the field, and the actions you can take to get a job in EdTech! Screen Deep A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   S...

Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Amy Cox, a former science teacher turned farm scientist who is also currently a candidate for the Ohio House of Representatives, District 40. Together, they’ll discuss what it means to be a self described recovered teacher, the value teachers can bring to civil service, and the false narrative surrounding the teacher shortage. Connect with Amy: Amy’s candidacy: w...