Educator Forever

Many teachers have dreams and ideas of starting their own education business, but have hesitations that are stopping them. Some of those include their own mindset while others feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to start, which I totally get! Starting an education business myself meant I struggled, but learned from my mistakes. Therefore, I’m sharing some advice and 4 questions to consider when...

Although there are a lot of deep systemic issues within the education system, one thing it does have is a sense of teacher community. You’re surrounded by individuals who all have the same career, passion for helping kids, and lifelong learners. However, when stepping away from the classroom to pursue other endeavors, finding a community that you belong to becomes increasingly more difficult.&nbsp...

My guest on today’s episode, Paul Teske, is the epitome of following your passions that lead to new learning experiences. His open mind, different way of thinking, and ability to use both his creative and analytical side has provided him with different opportunities in his life. He’s sharing how all of his learning experiences resulted in his current endeavor of being the founder of a consultant g...

A person’s experiences, background, and passions, all contribute to their journey in life. For my guest Maria Alejandra Lopez, she was ready to make the most of it. Being bilingual, she has used that ability, along with her love of learning, to create her business, Bee Bilingual Designs. She shares how being the artist of your own life can paint the most beautiful picture for yourself and others.&...

For many teachers, having a side hustle might just be for additional income, but for others, it’s a path towards working beyond the classroom. In my experience, when I first started my side hustle, I felt energized by the new opportunity. If you’re looking for a way beyond the classroom, I’m sharing 3 steps that get side hustles for teachers off the ground.  Before you get started, it’s impor...

Many teachers take on side jobs to supplement their income, but with hard work, you can develop your side hustle into a growing business. That’s exactly what my guest, Samantha Baldwin, did. Samantha was a teacher looking to make extra money when she used her skills to pave a new path. On today’s episode, she’s sharing how she went from being a teacher to starting an education business using Educa...

Many of us constantly wrestle with the idea of leaving teaching, but don’t know if we can actually move on from what we know. If you’re anything like me, you got into teaching because you love it and are there to impact students in a positive way. But over time, the act of teaching can be exhausting and draining. So if you’re struggling with the idea of leaving teaching, I’m sharing three clues th...

As teachers, we know that professional development is part of the job. It helps us learn and grow as educators. But is it always helpful? No. The education system has some real problems but they never get solved because we’re focused on the wrong things. That’s where my guest, Tiffany Smith comes in. She’s sharing how her professional development business is not only real, but focuses on teachers....

Teachers work tirelessly all year long and prioritize the needs of their students over anything else. So it’s no wonder summer is a time for rest and rejuvenation. But in order to have true summer self care, it’s important to be intentional about how you spend your summer. To help you be intentional, I’m sharing 4 tips on how to rest and have complete summer self care. Each of these 4 tips tap int...

When it comes to a new career, sometimes our biggest enemy is ourselves. A lot of self-doubt and uncertainty creeps in our minds when we want to make a move. However, asking for what you want is honestly the best way towards a new career. Although it’s simple, it can sometimes be the hardest thing to do through saying it out loud. Therefore, I’m giving simple advice on how to ask for your next car...

It’s known that the journey we take, experiences we’re a part of, who we meet, and skills we acquire all shape what we do in life. That’s been true for my guest Jasmine Gibson. Her journey to education and working beyond the classroom has been determined by the opportunities she’s created and been a part of. She’s sharing how she went from teaching to having a career in curriculum development.&nbs...

Many people are thinking about working outside of the classroom, but aren’t quite ready to take the leap. Figuring out your next career move can bring out a lot of emotions and uncertainty of overwhelm and if it’s even the right move. To give you some direction, I’m sharing 5 ways to discover alternative jobs for teachers. Unfortunately, figuring out your next career move doesn’t happen instantly...

Being happy and safe in your body seems simple, but for most, it’s not. Instead, tools are needed to understand and build a voice towards emotional advocacy and self regulation. One way to do that internal work is through the act of writing. My guest on today’s episode, Mary Kethya Khuon, founder of Write & Release, is sharing how to use writing to improve teacher wellness. Writing is a tool t...

I’m all for supporting teachers in finding new careers in education, but I’d like to stop using the phrase 'transitioning teacher'. It implies that being a teacher and the skills and experiences you’ve gained aren’t valuable, when in fact, they are! Although society might view you as “just a teacher”, I’m here to show you how to reframe that mindset. Instead of thinking of yourself as a transition...

WIth our world expanding through the use of the internet and social media, this can cause some challenges and uncertainty to business owners. However, by looking at it as a way to build community only benefits you and your growing business. To help us learn more about how to use social media towards your advantage is guest Elana Leoni.  Elana, who has her own consulting group, has always want...

For those educators out there thinking that teaching is your only option, I’m here to tell you it’s not! With your many unique and talented skills, you have the ability to venture out and try out different options until you find the best fit for you. My guest on today’s episode, Evonne Hall, kept trying various jobs until the right one came along. She’s sharing tips and advice on how to go from an...

There are many of us that want to leave the classroom to pursue other careers, but we’re unsure about what’s out there and what we’ll enjoy. As teachers, we possess a variety of skills, which is why it’s helpful to dabble in a lot of different areas to see what you like. That’s exactly what my guest on today’s episode, Mandy Flocchini, did. She’s sharing how her various opportunities led her to cu...

When trying to achieve working full time outside of the classroom, there’s always a transition period where your teaching job and side hustles overlap. Knowing how to manage the stress, while keeping the end goal in mind, can be difficult. My guest on today’s episode, Blair Petersen, knows that all too well. She’s talking today about her journey from being an educator to working in writing and mar...

You possess so many skills as a teacher that can be used working outside of the classroom. There are companies that find your experience and skills valuable, but it’s just taking the leap, or as my guest would say, pivot. Casey Agena, an education consultant, shares his journey and how working in ed tech can be the right fit for you. Casey and I have a flowing conversation about a variety of topic...

It’s normal to feel self-doubt and unsure of yourself as you start a new career or begin something new. Feelings of fear and questioning yourself start to creep up, even though you know your skills and experience make you right for the job. We call this imposter syndrome. It’s important to know how to face it head on, so in today’s episode, I’m covering how to confront imposter syndrome. Although...

In an educational system that constantly asks teachers to give more than they receive, it’s no wonder that so many are experiencing teacher burnout. Teachers are asked to accomplish so much with limited support and resources.  But worse of all, they’re conditioned to think all they endure is their fault and to just accept the circumstances they’re given for the benefit of the kids. Unfortunat...

Are you a good listener and enjoy supporting other teachers at the same time? Becoming a teacher coach might be a good fit for you! I have guest April Brown, Educator Forever’s Learning and Development Manager, to share how she made the transition from classroom teacher to becoming a successful teacher coach.  Through our conversation, April explains that being a teacher coach can be more tha...

Can I really do it? Can I leave my classroom job to pursue a passion of mine? These are questions we have with ourselves as we think about finding a new career. We have self-doubt and question whether we have the right skills and abilities to start our own business. That’s exactly what my guest on today’s episode, Veronica Reid, thought, until she took the leap and started her own business of bein...

Having a growth mindset has become a point of emphasis in classrooms today. As teachers, we teach our students that through practice, hard work, and perseverance, they’re able to learn new skills, talents, and abilities. However, as adults, when it’s time to take the plunge into a new career and work beyond the classroom, that mindset is hard for us to put into action. In order to take action, the...

Just like every individual has their own set of skills, someone’s journey to their current career is personal and unique to their own experiences and passions. My guest on today’s episode did just that! Maxwell Roach, tutoring business owner of JonAyves Learning Club, shares how he started his journey from professional drummer to online tutoring business owner.  Lots of things contributed to...