Teacher Shift

Ali Simon & JoDee Scissors

Here at Teacher Shift, hosts Ali Simon and JoDee Scissors unpack one of the toughest questions educators face when considering a career shift - Who am I if I’m not a teacher?

Teacher Shift podcast shares resources for educators who need help with job exploration, identity, wellness, financial planning, and decision-making. We invite teachers, former teachers, people that love to hire teachers, mental health professionals, resume coaches, scholars, and financial planners to share experiences and guidance with educators that need or are considering a shift.

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Top 10 Teacher Shift Episodes

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How to Be Actionable and Move Forward With Your Exit With Kelsie Marks

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05/15/24 • 25 min

Are fear and doubt holding you back from making a pivot in your career? Today’s guest shares how shift services can be the jump start you need as you move into a new career.
This week Ali and JoDee sit down with returning guest, Kelsie Marks. Kelsie is a former preschool teacher and school counselor who now works for Education Exit, one of the fastest growing teacher career transition firms in the industry. Together, they’ll discuss why the lack of action is still action and how to move forward from that, how Educated Exit helps teachers find roles that fit their goals and values, and why investing in shift services can truly benefit anyone.

Connect with Kelsie:

Instagram

TikTok

X (formerly known as Twitter)

Facebook

Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Connect with Ali and JoDee:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershift
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershift
Teacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shift
Ali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/
JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/
Website
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone With Brad Mason

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08/07/24 • 31 min

Tired of living in your comfort zone? Ready to take a risk and try something new? If so, then today’s guest shares how one delightful book character can help you understand why getting out of your comfort zone might be the missing piece to leading a life you love.
Today, Ali and JoDee are joined by Brad Mason, an award winning children’s author and educator of over 34 years. Together, they’ll discuss what led Brad to write the Charlie Charloosy book series, big “Aha” moments in the book that teachers can apply to their own lives, and what you need to start doing today if you want to move out of your comfort zone!
Connect with Brad:
Charlie Charloosy Instagram

Charlie Charloosy Facebook

Charlie Charloosy Website

Brad’s LinkedIn

Brad’s Instagram

Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

How the Tech Savvy Teacher Can Pursue a Passion With Alfonso Mendoza

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11/01/23 • 32 min

This week on the podcast, Ali and JoDee are joined by Alfonso Mendoza, an Instructional Technologist with more than 17 years of experience in education. Together, they’ll discuss how becoming an early adopter of technology in the classroom can benefit both the teacher and the students, the importance of self advocacy and sharing achievements, and taking risks in education with technology.

Connect with Fonz:
Website: https://www.myedtech.life/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myedtechlife/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyEdTechLife/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyEdTechLife

Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

How to Make a Difference Even After Leaving the Classroom with Lillian Barkes

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03/15/23 • 25 min

This week Ali and JoDee sit down with Lillian Barkes, the co-founder and CEO of Listen To Our Future and a former educator of three years. Together, they’ll discuss how she has grown her nonprofit, staying connected to the students and teachers they serve, and the different approach they take to training their staff.
Connect with Lillian:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillian-barkes-2b5a49126/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillybarkes/
Connect with Listen To Our Future:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listentoourfuture/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Listentoourfutureindy

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

The Power of Inner Work When Teacher Guilt Creeps In With Mark Guay

Teacher Shift

10/30/24 • 35 min

*Trigger Warning: This episode touches on the topic of suicide and its impact.

Has teacher guilt been holding you back? Today’s guest shares how he was able to deal with the guilt when he stepped away from the classroom.
Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Mark Guay, a former high school English teacher for 10 years,who has transitioned to coaching business leaders. Together, they’ll tackle navigating teacher guilt while switching careers, the profound impact students can have on a teacher, and the power of doing the inner work to become the person you want to be!

Connect with Mark:
Website
Instagram
Facebook

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

School Leadership Can Prepare You for Other Career Roles

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03/22/23 • 21 min

Today, Ali and JoDee are chatting with Brittany Holton, a former educational leader with over 14 years of experience. Together, they’ll talk about Brittany’s decision to leave a position that she had coveted for so long, how she has finally been able to achieve work-life balance, and why she has no regrets.
Connect with Brittany:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-holton/

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

What About My Pension?

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02/22/23 • 24 min

What about my pension? This is the question that Ali and JoDee are discussing with today’s guest, Andrew Kerper. Andrew is a financial advisor with Federal Prep, an investment advisory firm that specializes in tax preparation, financial planning, investing, and retirement. On top of being a financial advisor, Andrew is also a full time music teacher. Together, they’ll dive into not only pensions, but also the benefits of working with a financial advisor and the biggest mistake Andrew sees people make with their retirement investments.
Connect with Andrew:
Email: [email protected]
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@financialprep4teachers
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financialprep4teachers/

Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

How to Regain Autonomy and Keep Teaching With Shiren Rattigan

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08/23/23 • 27 min

Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Shiren Rattigan, the owner and lead educational curator at Colossal Academy. Together, they’ll discuss how you can keep your teacher hat while maintaining autonomy, what Colossal Academy is, the teacher’s role in micro schools and balancing risk taking with reward.

Connect with Shiren:
Website: https://www.colossal-academy.com/our-team

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colossalcommunity/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColossalCommunity

Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

Getting Started Before You Make an Exit With Krystle Blakefield

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04/26/23 • 19 min

This week, Ali and JoDee sit down with Krystle Blakefield, a former elementary educator who now works in the online space as a virtual service provider. Together, they’ll discuss what a virtual service provider is, how Krystle was able to get started while still in the classroom, and the first steps any teacher can take to become a virtual service provider.
Connect with Krystle:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kodexlea/ & https://www.instagram.com/krystle.blakefield/

Website: https://krysandcoservices.com/

Interested in what a virtual service provider can do? Here is the course Krystle recommends: https://sarawiles.co/thestart/

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

Powerful Skills That Make You a Standout Applicant From HR Expert Madeline Beck

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10/18/23 • 24 min

This week, Ali and JoDee are chatting with Madeline Beck, a former educator who now works in Human Resources. Together, they’ll discuss the power in hiring teachers for non-teaching roles, why teachers should be active on LinkedIn, and the importance of tailoring your resume to fit the career you want.

Connect with Madeline:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madelinemariebeck/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelinembeck/

Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

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FAQ

How many episodes does Teacher Shift have?

Teacher Shift currently has 105 episodes available.

What topics does Teacher Shift cover?

The podcast is about Career, Self Help, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Business, Careers and Career Change.

What is the most popular episode on Teacher Shift?

The episode title 'What Teachers Need to Live Well With Nicola Fleischer' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Teacher Shift?

The average episode length on Teacher Shift is 25 minutes.

How often are episodes of Teacher Shift released?

Episodes of Teacher Shift are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Teacher Shift?

The first episode of Teacher Shift was released on Mar 11, 2022.

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Teacher Shift

Ali Simon & JoDee Scissors

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