Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out Teachers

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Send us Fan Mail Today on the pod, we are going to talk about what you might need in a support network and ways to get the help you need, we have a very interesting teacher organization hack with a common kitchen item, and in our segment on Job Hunting, we go over about some resume Do’s and Don’ts.     Meet the FLYLADY at FLYADY.NET (at the time the podcast dropped, their website was having a few...

Send us Fan Mail Today on the podcast, we talk about laying the groundwork for your job hunt in your personal life, we learn a hack to help give you time and sanity back as we combat decision fatigue and we continue our journey of self-inventory for our final Petal in the “What Color Is Your Parachute” mini-series by putting laying our purpose and our person mission. What Color is Your Parachute 2...

Send us Fan Mail Today on the podcast, Vanessa answers the question, “How old is too old to change careers”, a helpful hack on getting more done in less time,  and we continue our journey of self-inventory for Petal 6 in the “What Color Is Your Parachute” mini-series by putting deep thought into our required salary.  What Color is Your Parachute 2024 and the Workbook   Prioritizing Grid   Learning...

Send us Fan Mail Today on the podcast, we talk about the power of no – and how to use it!  We learn a quick teacher hack to save time when loggin grades, and we continue our journey of self-inventory for Petal 5 in the “What Color Is Your Parachute” mini-series by putting deep thought into our required salary.  What Color is Your Parachute 2024 and the Workbook   Parachute Budget Worksheet   The b...

Send us Fan Mail Planners ‘Gonna Plan Today on the podcast, we look back at 2023, we talk about which planners are the best, and we continue our journey of self-inventory for Petal 4 in the “What Color Is Your Parachute” mini-series by figuring what knowledge and skills we have and how those might apply in our fields of interest.  What Color is Your Parachute 2024 and the Workbook   Chart – The Fi...

Send us Fan Mail Today on the podcast, in our segment on stress and health, we talk about overcoming adversity during the winter months when many people deal with seasonal affective disorder, the absolute BEST place to put that family calendar, and we’ll refine our quest to figure out our transferrable skills as we continue our mini-series in the What Color is Your Parachute book.  Vanessa shares...

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes   Today on the podcast, in our segment on stress and health, we explore the guilt and gaslighting that teachers experience and how to use lists to halt anxiety and overwhelm, and we’ll start figuring out our transferrable skills as we continue our mini-series in the What Color is Your Parachute book. How to Recognize the Signs of Emotional Abuse What is Gaslighting and...

Send us Fan Mail Today on the podcast, Vanessa talks about how noise affects our stress levels and our health, she shares a teacher hack to that helps increase student focus right before the Winter Holiday Break, and we’ll begin envisioning our ideal work environment as we continue our mini-series in the What Color is Your Parachute book. Environmental Noise-Induced Effects on Stress Hormones Drop...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore Four Rules and their importance in being flexible in an ever-changing, stressful environment.  We also answer the question: Is it weak to cry in your classroom? (Spoiler alert:  I say no, it is not).  And we start to work on our self-inventory so that know exactly what kind of a job we want when transitioning out of teaching. Here are the links referenc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore how stress affects the brain and how to take positive steps to combat the stress.  We also explore the importance of a 5-Minute action and how to use that to help you get started on that job hunt or to make the next steps in your search. Show Notes: Stress, Burnout, Anxiety and Depression among Teachers: A Scoping Review (from 2022) https://www.ncbi.nlm...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we get a little peek as Teachers in Transition goes through its own transition. Vanessa talks a little more about how she came to be your host as she started as a teacher, worked in corporate America, and now helps teachers reach their goals.   If you like the podcast, please share it with a friend.   We always welcome your feedback!  Please drop an email at Teach...

Send us Fan Mail After a long hiatus, Kitty Boitnott returns to #TeachersinTransition to introduce Vanessa Jackson who has bought the coaching business from Kitty after Kitty's retirement.  #coachingbusiness #teachersintransition Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kitty announces her intention to retire her business and coaching practice in 2023. And she wishes listeners a Happy Thanksgiving. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Everyone knows the feeling of having overslept and trying to beat the clock as you get ready to get out of the house on time. To avoid that kind of high-drama morning, you need to make sure you have gotten the sleep you need the night before, that you get up on time and no t sleep through the snooze button and that you allow yourself all the time you need to get ready for your day...

Send us Fan Mail Many teachers who talk with me while mulling their career options wonder if they need to return to school for another degree in a new area. Most of the time, my best advice is  "no." You don't need a new university or college degree, even though you may need training in a new area. If you decide you need training, do your "due diligence" and make sure you...

Send us Fan Mail I just got back from a vacation in Key West, Florida. I have had a visit to Key West on my bucket list for a long time, and given that I had a big birthday coming up last week, I wanted to celebrate it in Key West. I learned about "island time" while there, and it occurred to me that "island time" was just what I needed. So I slowed down, relaxed, and came home...

Send us Fan Mail When job hunting, it's important that you use your network of friends, family, and perhaps even your colleagues to help you uncover possible opportunities that you wouldn't otherwise know about.  In this week's episode, Kitty shares a couple of anecdotal examples of real people who found new jobs by sharing that they were looking for a new opportunity with their net...

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Send us Fan Mail I am embarrassed that the last podcast I offered was on June 9, 2022, and here it is, the middle of September. I apologize to any of my "faithful listeners" who have been waiting for me to offer something new. As I explain in this week's episode, the problem with my absence boils down to falling out of my routine. On June 10, I lost my iPhone. About that same time,...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Kitty talks about the importance of preparing for an interview whether it is a telephone screening call, a virtual, remote interview by Skype or Zoom, etc., or in person. She stresses the importance of preparing by doing research on the company and understanding as much as possible about the company, its mission and vision, its culture, and the role you would be playing...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Kitty shares statistics from a recent survey conducted by AdoptaClassroom.org . You can check out the survey results in the article entitled "The State of Teaching 2022 ." If the stress of teaching this year and dealing with the lack of resources and support has forced you to think about making a career change, reach out to Kitty at https://t...

Send us Fan Mail As the school year winds down, Kitty talks about how teachers who made it through the year may want to consider their options for next year. She is rolling out a new Membership option for accessing her "Jumpstart Your Job Search Program" that is available in the DIY version for as little as $27 a month. Listen to Kitty explain the difference between the membership plan a...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Kitty acknowledges teachers who are winding down the 2021-22 school year. Those who have stuck it out should give themselves a pat on the back because not everyone did. During these stressful last weeks of the school year, Kitty offers that a little bit of chocolate may go a long way in boosting lagging energy, not to mention morale. It's a known...