The Teacher Career Coach Podcast

Lauren Farrow was former educator who has now dedicated her career to helping educators, parents, and students navigate a safe and successful path into a future of AI integrated education. Her mission is to inspire educators to see AI not as a replacement but as an opportunity to create a future where teachers and technology work hand-in-hand, and harmonize technology with pedagogy. Through Teache...

Denae Biscoe spent 12 years as a 2nd-3rd grade school teacher, where she honed her skills in communication, problem-solving, and leadership. Seeking new challenges and opportunities, she decided to step outside of education and pursue a career in sales. She began as an entry-level Sales Development Representative and quickly found her footing. After just one year, she was promoted to Business Cons...

Jacki Lancaster is a former 8th grade math teacher and Higher Education professional turned Talent & People Experience Partner. She holds a Masters of Education with a focus on Administration and Supervision and is passionate about recruiting. Today we discuss the candidate and hiring manager experience, onboarding, the employee experience, company culture, and all things People Ops.   Find Jacki...

Tamara McLemore, PMP, PMI-ACP, is an experienced project manager, having spent over 20 years in varying industries with her certification, including tech, aviation, and the US government, just to name a few. Now, as a speaker and coach, she teaches women—including several teachers—how to successfully study for and pass the PMP Certification exam. Join us to learn all about becoming a Project Manag...

Jalonna Kearney-Rodgers is a Learning Experience Designer at a major educational publisher. She taught math in grades 6-12 throughout her 10 years of service and when she decided to leave, the TCC resources and activities were her go-to for creating her new resume and learning about all the possibilities on the other side. Join us to learn all about being an LXD! Find Jalonna on Linkedin. Free Qui...

Karen Foley is the CEO of JPA Chicago, a non-profit, which provides mental and emotional health resources in classrooms, homes, and communities. We discuss COVID-19's effects, social media's impact, and the mental health staff shortage, along with tips for educators and teachers. Find Karen on Linkedin and https://jpachicago.org/ Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Ex...

Lesley De Paz has 20 years of experience in the public school system and community development, providing her with a deep understanding of the strengths that both youth and adults possess. Throughout her teaching career, she has used her skills to build connections with others, helping them reach their full potential. Now she is a consultant, where she assists nonprofit leaders in creating sustain...

Today we speak with CEO and Founder of Aspireship and Orchard, Corey Kossack. We discuss how Orchard is helping students pick the right career path, what careers are in demand and how schools can utilize Orchard for career exploration. If you are interested in getting Orchard into your school, email Corey at corey@orchard.careers. Find Corey on Linkedin.  Explore Orchard. Explore the course that h...

Lauren Pasquini was an elementary school teacher and felt like there was and is a lot of shame and judgement cast down on educators for leaving the profession. She shares with us that it has been the best decision she has ever made for herself and her mental health. Join us as we sit down to discuss burnout, mental health and how doing what is best for you is not something to feel guilty about. La...

Yanira Sesniak was a high school English teacher for 5 years before she made her transition into tech. She knew it was 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 the tech world and how knowing how to communicate your strengths is key when interviewing in today's world. Find Yanira on Linkedin.  Free Quiz: What career out...

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 classro...

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:...

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 t...

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 thousan...

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 op...

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 classro...

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...

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 cla...

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 cl...

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 cla...

Kim Brooks was an elementary teacher and reading specialist for 18 years in the U.S., Morocco, and Taiwan before resigning in June 2022. Kim has started her own wellness business, working as an independent contractor, teaching various classes and in administrative/managerial roles for different wellness businesses. Join us today to learn about her journey and to hear some great tips on being prese...

Nestor Cayanan is a software engineer but before he made the switch, he was a middle school teacher with a focus on theology. He taught through the pandemic and noticed he was ready for a change after the differences in education. Join us as we discuss hard skills, determination and how to be prepared for difficult situations.  Find Nestor on LinkedIn. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classro...

Peter Fuller is the founder of The Workflow Academy, a RevOps consulting agency + bootcamp to teach RevOps and CRM skills. Peter has been running his own business in this space since 2018. He also is an adjunct professor at a community college. In this episode, we discuss how to get your foot in the door with a career in revenue operations.  Find Peter on LinkedIn. Free Quiz: What career outside o...

Catherine Vandenberg is a former AP Lit & Comp teacher who transitioned to sales in 2022. She is currently a Senior Manager of Business Development. In this episode, we discuss her career transition and learn all about what it means to be in sales. Find Catherine on LinkedIn. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers...

Jay Muller is a former 5th grade teacher who transitioned to EdTech in 2019, bringing a wealth of educational insights to his sales role. In this episode, we discuss how to stay afloat during the job search. Find Jay 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 an...