Leaving Teaching
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Dr. Robyn McPherson on her move from elementary math teacher to corporate learning analyst
If you don't even know where to start looking for jobs outside of teaching, you've come to the right place!
Bernadette Noll on her transition from ELL teacher to grief counselor
Check out my op-ed in the LA Times!
Patty Viramontes on her move from high school social studies teacher to nonprofit college coach
A roundup of free resources to help you update your resume for out-of-the-classroom jobs
Desi on her move from high school English teacher to Frito Lay route sales representative
Erin Lewber on career coach hesitation, managing expectations, and what it takes to be successful in your transition
We need solidarity and imagination to fight back.
James Potteiger on his move from high school social studies teacher to Implementation Specialist
For many of us, the trauma we experience in the classroom resurfaces after we've left
Jodi Nicely on her move from English 10 teacher into retirement and part-time library work
Here's what helped make my transition easier
On navigating my first week of remote work during wildfires, hazardous air, and school closures
A guest post from reader Lindsay Alvarez
Teachers’ institutionalized lack of rest can become an internalized habit, following us during our breaks and even out of the profession.
A select list curated from honest, first-hand reviews of teacher career coaches
Dan Woodman on his move from English teacher to lawyer
