The Teacher Career Coach Podcast

117 - Strategies to Stay Calm During the Chaos

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

116 - Jillyan McKinney: From Teaching to Working in DEI

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Jillyan McKinney, Senior Director of Projects and Operations at the Equity and Wellness Institute. Listen in as she share...

115 - Kayla Dunne: Leaving Teaching With Small Children

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 seco...

114 - Abbey Clements: Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

113 - Pros and Cons of Remote Work

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Daphne discusses the pros and cons of remote work, including flexibility, commute, and work-life balance. Free Quiz: What career outs...

112 - Kevin Gray: Contract Positions in EdTech

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, President and Chief Content Officer of Westchester Kevin Gray shares what EdTech companies are looking for in freelance curriculum wr...

111 - Elizabeth Hill: From Teacher to E-Learning Developer

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Daphne talks to former French and Spanish teacher, Elizabeth Hill, who now works as an eLearning developer creating language learning...

110 - Jeremy Schneider: Getting Started With Investing

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 tea...

109 - How to Sort through the Noise and Vet Career Advice

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

108 - Angela Salamy: From Teacher to Assistant Director

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 app...

107: Meghan Maloney: From Teaching to Instructional Design

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meghan went from middle school science teacher to instructional designer. Listen in as we talk all about how Meghan found this role, what she did to s...

106 - Briana Plyler: ADHD and Your Career

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Bri Plyler, a certified ADHD Life coach, discusses signs you may have ADHD, tips for teachers who are struggling with ADHD, how to ma...

105 - Should I Leave Teaching in This Economy?

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Daphne discusses her tips on how to weigh the state of the economy when thinking about leaving your teaching position. Free Quiz: Wha...

104 - Krista Gargiulo: From SpEd Teacher to Associate Partner Success Manager

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Krista left the classroom after eight years as an elementary and special education teacher. In this episode, Krista shares what it was like to transit...

103 - Carol Cobb: From Teacher To Project Manager

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Carol Cobb is a former kindergarten and first grade teacher who now works as a project manager. In this episode, we talk about how she used her experi...

102 - Megan Wardwell: From Teacher To Customer Success

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Megan Wardwell is a former teacher who left the classroom after 13 years to transition into a role as a customer success manager. We learn how she pic...

101 - Kierra Kohlbeck: From Teacher to Tech Recruiter

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kierra Kohlbeck is a former fifth grade math teacher who transitioning into recruiting. We talk all about how she knew recruiting was right for her an...

100 - Ashley LaGrow: From Teacher to Community Experience Manager

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ashley LaGrow is a former elementary school teacher turned community experience manager. She is also the author of The Self-Care Plan for Teachers, wh...

99 - Reflections and Setting Goals For The New Year

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Year's is one of my favorite times of year for reflection and goal setting. In this episode, I share my personal reflections on the past year and ...

98 - Niles Mattier: From Teaching To Museum Education Management

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Niles Mattier is the Associate Manager of Teacher Services at an art museum in NYC and a freelance curriculum writer. He was previously a middle schoo...

97 - Common Roadblocks You May Face

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's likely that you're going to hit a few roadblocks along the way that make you question if this dream of finding the perfect role outside of the cl...

96 - Leah Dawdy: From Education To Non-Profit

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I am talking to Leah Dawdy, a former teacher who left the classroom after wearing different hats for four years and now actually work...

95 - Dr. Janet Lainé: Persevering In Your Job Search

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Janet Lainé, a former French teacher of 15 years now, has a new role that she loves as a training and development manager for a small tech compan...

94 - Focusing On What's Within Your Control

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The goal is to find what soothes you in times of great stress, what will motivate you to keep going when you're faced with rejection, and help you con...

93 - Kaylyn Blair: The Top 5 Transition Resume Mistakes

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, our resident resume expert, Kaylyn Blair, explains the top five resume mistakes that transitioning teachers make. In addition to bein...

92 - 5 Tips for Staying Productive in Your Job Search

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One question I received from so many teachers who are struggling to make a career transition is, how am I supposed to make time for all of this? Gradi...

91 - Emily Shultz: Getting Clear On Your Career Path

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Emily Shultz addresses teachers' top questions about how to find your next path in a career outside of teaching. Emily is a former te...

90 - Kayse Morris: How To Earn Additional Income

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk to Kayse Morris. Now, Kayse is a nature loving mama of five. She's a former middle school EEL teacher, and now she's a top ran...

89 - Katt Merillo: From SpEd to Recreation Coordinator

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talked to Katt Merillo, who is a former special education teacher who currently works as a recreation coordinator for adaptive and ...

88 - Coping With The Grief Of Leaving Education

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode we're diving into the emotions you may experience when leaving education and how these relate to the stages of grief. Free Qui...

87 - Lizette Velazquez: Leveraging Your Experience As A School Counselor

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I speak with former school counselor, Lizette Velazquez, about her transition out of the school system and how she leveraged her expe...

86 - Roles That Impact Education Policy with Danielle Guillen

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I interview Danielle Guillen, a cross-sector leader and policy expert that specializes in building equitable governmental systems, abo...

85 - Top Ten Questions Teachers Transitioning Are Asking

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm taking a break from our regular content to answer the your most pressing questions about transitioning into a new career. We're digging ...

84 - Navigating Complicated Work Friendships with Blake Blankenbecler

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, one of our most popular guests is back! Blake Blankenbecler, a licensed professional therapist from Austin, Texas, discusses the ins-...

83 - Katie Kolar: From Teaching To Tech Trainer

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Katie Kolar, a former middle school teacher who made a drastic career change after struggling with burnout and depression...

82 - Teaching Abroad with Jash Cooper

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After completing undergrad, Jash has been traveling the world as an international teacher. She's since taught in Italy, Senegal, South Korea, and Hai...

81 - Presenting Yourself Professionally

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'll share my top tips for presenting yourself professionally to help you stand out in job interviews and make a great impression.  ...

80 - Salary Negotiation and Raises with Katy McFee

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Katy McFee spent 18 years working in sales and leadership, doing lots of negotiation on both sides of the table. She recently left her EVP, Sales job ...

79 - Let's Talk About Failure

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're addressing the elephant in the room - failure. Job hunting can be incredibly difficult, especially when it comes to facing reje...

78 - From Teacher to Social Media Strategist with Allison Springer

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Allison Springer is a teacher turned social media strategist who helps support mission-driven businesses with TikTok and Reels. She is mentor who help...

77 - Empathy, Vulnerability, and Mental Health with Nōn Wels

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nōn Wels is a writer, mental health advocate, and doggo lover. He's the founder of The Feely Human Collective, a collaborative mental health communi...

76 - Stepping Stone Jobs

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about stepping stone jobs, basically any job you go into knowing that it is not going to be your forever career. Instead of ...

75 - Eva: From Teacher to EdTech Account Manager

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Evangelia was an ELA and ELL teacher for 7 years in NYC. In June of 2021, she landed a sales role at one of her favorite EdTech companies. We chat all...

74 - Angela Watson: Developing Balanced Teaching Practices

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Angela Watson, one of my favorite past guests and experts on creating sustainable teaching practices, returns on this episode to share wisdom for thos...

73 - William Minton: Learning ID with the CEO of Canopy

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

William Minton is a lifelong educator and the founder of Canopy - a new learning platform for engaging self-paced courses. He has also been a teacher,...

72 - Keith Mistler: From Teacher to Experience Designer

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Mistler lives in Boston with his husband and taught in public schools for over a decade before he made the jump into a corporate role. In this i...

71 - Will I miss having summers off?

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a teacher looking for other jobs with summers off? If you’re considering leaving teaching but afraid of losing that months-long summer vacat...

70 - Teacher Support Roles with Becky Keene from I2E

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk to Becky Keene’s, the Director of Operations at insight2execution, an education consultancy based in Redmond, Washington. Be...

69 - Lacey Smith: From Teaching to Editor

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 In this episode, I interview Lacey Smith about her new career outside of the classroom. We talk all about how she combined the skills she developed ...

68 - All About Salary

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Because salaries are not set-in-stone, and vary from one job posting to the next, this can become a source of confusion and frustration for teachers n...

67 - Natalie Ziemba: From Teacher to Senior Marketing Manager

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a career evolver, Natalie Ziemba was a high school English teacher for ten years and then left it all behind for a new path in 2013. Since then, sh...

66 - Speaking Up To Voice Your Concerns with Black Girls Teach

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Deidra Fogarty. Deidra is a DC-based educational consultant and master educator with more than 15 years of experience wor...

65 - Standing Out as a Candidate in a Competitive Job Market

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It was an honor to be asked to sit at the EdTech job fair to coach teachers who were transitioning into a variety of roles. In this episode, I'll shar...

64 - From Teacher to Loan Originator to Corporate Trainer

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode I interview Brooke Ford, a former middle school teacher for nine years who became a loan originator. When she realized that it ...

63 - Getting Started with LinkedIn

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LinkedIn is a social networking tool used by professionals all over the world, and acts like a digital resume. Many teachers are headed to the platfor...

62 - Leah Sarsfield From Teacher To L&D Specialist

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Leah Sarsfield. Leah is a former teacher who taught elementary for 6 years before transitioning into her new role as a Le...

61 - 5 Ways A Career Hunt Is Like Dating

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to start something new and fresh, to put yourself out on the market, and to try to attract something that’s a better fit for you. It ca...

60 - Danielle Blake - From Teaching To Research and Insights Associate

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Danielle is a former teacher who used networking to land a new career with an education & healthcare start-up as a research and insights associate. Be...

59 - Bonnie Hanks: From Teacher to Junior Frontend Developer

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I Interview the amazing Bonnie Hanks. After listening to the Teacher Career Coach Podcast, Bonnie ended up choosing a path she didn’...

58 - How Fear Holds Us Back

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode I want to talk all about how fear can control our lives and hold us back from being who we were meant to be. How fear stops us...

57 - A Career in Sales Isn't Scary with Alexis Scott

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the manager of employer partnerships for Aspireship, Alexis Scott is a well-rounded sales leader with a diverse background of industry experience, ...

55 - Brittni Fisher: From Teacher To UX Designer

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

 In this interview, I talk to Brittni Fisher. Brittni was a special education teacher for 6 years and a visual arts teacher for 3 years before career...

54 - Micala Quinn: Top Freelancing Roles For Teachers

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview freelancing expert Micala Quinn. Freelancing is one of my favorite ways to help you gain experience in a new role while e...

53 - Heather Gavrish: Working for Museums, Zoos, and Non-Profits

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Heather Gavrish, an educator and mom, currently living in Minnesota. She has worked at a nonprofit in NH, a science museu...

52 - Breaking Your Teaching Contract

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm going to discuss the consequences around teachers breaking contract, weighing the pros and cons of leaving your teaching contract...

51 - Zia Hassan: Getting Your Loved Ones on Board

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Zia Hassan. Zia’s an educator, life coach, tech consultant, and systems enthusiast. In our conversation, we focus on ho...

50 - Behind the Scenes with The Teacher Career Coach: Our 50th Podcast Episode

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Reaching our 50th episode is a HUGE milestone that we couldn’t have done with you, our amazing audience. I'm so grateful for everybody who's listeni...

49 - Emily Maretsky: Should You Stay for Your Pension?

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Emily Maretsky. Emily is a high school teacher and financial coach for educators, based in NYC. She's worked in public ch...

48 - Top Five Positions At Education Companies

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Teacher Career Coach podcast, I'm going to identify the top five roles in education, talk about them, and list out some of the ...

47 - Joe Dombrowski: Finding Humor in Teaching

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Joe "Mr.D" Dombrowski, Joe broke the internet in 2017 with a fake spelling test that he gave to his 4th grade class as an...

46 - Sharon McMahon Answers Teachers' Questions

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview the amazing Sharon McMahon. Sharon is a former high school government and law teacher who earned a reputation as ‘Ameri...

45 - Nicole Bryson: From Teacher to Training Consultant

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Teacher Career Coach Podcast, I interview the wonderful Nicole Bryson. Nicole left teaching after an impressive 17 years in the...

44 - Amy Newman: From Teacher To Project Coordinator

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Teacher Career Coach Course graduate Amy Newman. Amy left teaching after 18 years and landed a brand new role as a Projec...

43 - Alexis Shepard: Advocating For Teachers

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Alexis Shepard, a ninth year educator. Alexis is no stranger to burnout. But she had a desire to take steps towards bette...

42 - Delaney Carr: From Teaching To Learning Designer

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview another Teacher Career Coach course graduate, Delaney Carr. Delaney taught high school math for six years and after takin...

41 - Kim Kross: Flexible Virtual Teaching with Elevate K-12

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Kim Kross. Kim has a distinguished career leading the implementation of major programs and initiatives at global, educati...

40 - Selling Curriculum on TPT

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I am going to cover some of the basics for those looking to earn income from selling products on TPT. I talk about why you may want t...

39 - Luke Owings: Transitioning Into Corporate Roles

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Luke Owings from Invited MBA. Luke has taught higher education, worked at education companies, and now works for Invited ...

38 - Amber Harper: The Burned-In Teacher

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amber Harper is an educator, author, speaker, podcaster, and Teacher Burnout Coach. She’s the founder of the Burned In Teacher and author of Hacking...

37 - Lynn Barrios: From Teacher to Customer Engagement Specialist

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Lynn Barrios. Lynn is a former teacher who was in the classroom for 6 years as a science lab and math and science teacher...

36 - Molly Wheatley: Tips For Starting A Tutoring Business

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Molly Wheatly, the founder and creator of the Tutorpreneur Academy™ where she helps teachers build a profitable tutorin...

35 - Sarah Mill: From Teacher to Freelance Copywriter

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview someone on team Teacher Career Coach that I could not work without, Sarah Mill. For as long as Sarah can remember, she wa...

34 - Five Tips for Interviewing Outside of Teaching

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a short-but-sweet episode is all about helping you navigate interviews outside of the classroom and in new positions. I answer some of the big...

32 - Lisa Spinelli-White: Why Teachers Make Great Corporate Trainers

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

 Lisa Spinelli-White is a senior content manager at the Association for Talent Development (ATD). She is the editor and a contributor to the book Te...

33 - What If You Don't Get a Job Before Summer Is Over?

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe you've tried this before: you put off looking for new roles until AFTER the school years almost up, you take a week or two to unwind for summer,...

31 - Blake Blankenbecler: Therapy for Teachers

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Blake Blankenbecler is a licensed professional counselor based in Austin, Texas. Blake specializes in helping people with anxiety, trauma, disordered ...

30 - Angela Watson: Making Teaching a Sustainable Career

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Angela Watson is one of the most highly regarded productivity and mindset specialists for educators. In addition to being an author and a motivational...

29 - Allison Arney: Writing Your Teacher Transition Resume

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Teacher Career Coach Podcast, I interview Team Teacher Career Coach's expert resume writer Allison Arney. We discuss best pract...

28 - Mallory Mack: From Teacher to Senior Government Account Manager

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Mallory Mack. Mallory is a close personal friend of mine, and one of my favorite examples of someone working their way up...

27 - Katelyn Samuels: From Teaching to Human Resources

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Katelyn Samuels. Katelyn is a former teacher turned corporate climber while also being a mama bear to three girls under f...

26 - Jane Green: Managing Stress From Teaching

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk to Jane Green, a certified holistic health coach and creator of Health Space. She specializes in overcoming stress through min...

25 - Madeline Cronk: From Teacher to PD Trainer

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Madeline Cronk. Madeline is a former middle and high school science teacher who experienced burn out early in her career....

24 - Rachel Scott: Financial Planning for a Career Change

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Rachel Scott. Rachel is a third year high school English teacher, newspaper adviser, and volleyball coach who loves her j...

23 - Jason Sizemore: From Teacher to Vegan Business Owner

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Jason Sizemore. After 21 years serving as an educator & administrator in public schools in Pennsylvania and New York Jaso...

22 - Zia Hassan: Core Values and Career Choices

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Zia Hassan, who happens to be a close personal friend of mine. Zia is an educator, life coach, tech consultant, and self-...

21 - Andy Rahden: Why This CEO Hires Teachers

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Andy Rahden the CEO of Shmoop. For the last 20 years Andy has been focused as an Entrepreneur building, transforming, and...

20 - The Pros and Cons of Leaving Teaching During the Pandemic

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Teacher Career Coach Podcast, I’m addressing one of the biggest (and most common) questions I’m receiving from teachers ri...

19 - Tatiana Tsoir: Why Teachers Make Great Bookkeepers

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tatiana Tsoir is a CPA and founder of Linza Advisors—but she is much more than just an accountant. Tatiana is a numbers expert with over 15 years of...

18 - Caley Preyss: From Teacher to Real Estate Agent

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Caley Preyss launched a career in real estate so she could have more freedom in her lifestyle. As a business owner, her aim is to educate and partner ...

17 - Leaving Teaching: My Story

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many people have asked me to share my personal story about why I left teaching and what I've done since. In this episode, I'll share why I left, what ...