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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

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33:42

Bye, Bye Burnout! How one AI Tool is Freeing Up...

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2024/02/21

Are things like lesson planning eating up all your time? Do you want to get your time back? Today’s guest, Thomas Thompson may just have what you’re looking for!Thomas Thompson is an educator of five years and is the co-founder of Eduaide.Ai, a fully integrated platform for instructional planning and design. He sits down with Ali and JoDee to discuss what Eduaide.Ai is, how it can assist teachers in their lesson planning, and the future of AI in education. Connect with

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29:16

How a Side Gig Turned This Teacher Into an Accidental...

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2024/02/07

Teachers are known to supplement their teacher salaries typically through things like tutoring and summer school. But in today's episode, you’ll hear about how one teacher became an accidental entrepreneur when an investor gave her $100!Today, Ali and JoDee are joined by Abigail Reller, a former teacher who now, along with her husband, Aaron, own Abigail Reller Art. Together, these three former teachers discuss what led to Abigail pivoting into running her own art studio, the struggle with

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27:07

Here’s an Easy Way to Apply for Jobs

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2024/01/24

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26:29

I Thought Teaching Was My Life’s Mission

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2024/01/10

Have you ever said that teaching was your life’s mission? Or it’s what you’re called to do in life? If this is something you’ve said to yourself, then stick around because this episode is for you!Today, Ali and JoDee are tackling the topic of if teaching is your life’s mission! Together, they’ll share their thoughts on the types of individuals who go into teaching and why, why a part of you will always be a teacher even if you are no longer in the classroom, and if teaching really is a lifelong

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25:14

Goodbye Chronic Anxiety & Stress, Hello Recharged...

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2023/12/13

This week, Ali and JoDee are joined by Annamarie Fernyak, the founder and CEO of Mind Body Align, and Julie Braumberger, former educator and director of Mind Body Align At School. Together, they will discuss the benefits of practicing mindfulness in education both as the student and teacher, tailoring their program to school culture, and the importance and impact of hiring teachers into companies like Mind Body Align. Connect with Annamarie and Julie:Website: https://mindbodyalign.com/Facebook:

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28:31

Picking Your Workplace Arrangement: On-Site, Remote,...

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2023/12/06

On-site. Remote. Hybrid. What do they all mean? Today, Ali and JoDee are talking about these 3 types of work arrangements and how they differ from one another. Together, they’ll discuss what type of arrangement might be right for you coming out of teaching, the positives and negatives of each role, and how all can potentially lead to more flexibility in your life. Connect with Ali and JoDee:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershiftFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershiftTeacher Shift

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24:01

Planting Your Skills in Higher Education

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2023/11/29

Today, Ali and JoDee are joined by Wendi Iacobello, an educator with over a decade of professional experience in North Carolina’s public education sector who now works in instructional design. Together, they will discuss teacher guilt when making a career transition, the impact of instructional design on education, and how a teacher can still make an impact even if it’s not directly with young students. Connect with Wendi:Wendi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strength4spouses/Wendi’s

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32:22

Here's Why Teaching Is a Great First Career

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2023/11/15

Ali always says that teaching is a great first career. But what does she mean by this? Today, Ali and JoDee unpack why teaching is a great first career, the benefits of beginning there, the skills that will last you lifetime, and you’ll even hear what led Ali to get into teaching! Connect with Ali and JoDee:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershiftFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershiftTeacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shiftAli’s LinkedIn:

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31:06

Landing Your Next Job With Help From a Recruiter

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2023/11/08

Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Jennifer Jeansonne, a former educator who is now an independent recruiter, operating JAJ Recruiting Consulting. Together, they’ll discuss how teachers can utilize a recruiter to find a new career, tips for optimizing your LinkedIn profile, and why networking on LinkedIn can be such a powerful tool for your career.Connect with Jennifer:Website: www.jajconsults.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferjeansonne/Email: Jennifer@jajconsults.comConnect with Ali

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32:05

How the Tech Savvy Teacher Can Pursue a Passion

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2023/11/01

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:

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24:51

Educator Voice & Expertise is Vital in Curriculum Design

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2023/10/25

Today, Ali and JoDee are joined by Rupa Mehta, a fitness entrepreneur and founder of the NaliniKIDS, a nonprofit organization that focuses on creating PreK-12 programs that pair physical movement with emotional reflection. Together, they’ll discuss the importance of involving educators in educational product development, along with integrating exercise, movement and mindfulness into the education system for both students and teachers.Connect with Rupa:Website: https://nalinikids.org/Instagram:

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24:12

Powerful Skills That Make You a Standout Applicant...

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2023/10/18

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Why Teachers Are Resigning & Getting Jobs That Love...

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2023/10/11

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29:11

Conquer Your Doubts During a Career Change

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2023/10/04

Today, Ali and JoDee are joined by former teacher turned coach and facilitator, Stephanie Simpson. Together, they will discuss the main difference between coaching and therapy, the importance of confidence in moving forward, and different ways people and schools can support teachers. Connect with StephanieWebsite: http://www.stephanie-simpson.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniesimpsoncoaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieSimpsonCoaching/LinkedIn:

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25:07

What You Should Know About a Day in the Life of a...

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2023/09/27

Today, Ali and JoDee are joined by Adam Gacka, a seasoned filmmaker who’s latest documentary, Teacher, is out now. Together, they will discuss what led Adam to make the film, capturing the essence of a teacher throughout the film, the unique differences teachers have, and why non-teachers should see it too.Connect with Adam:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacherdocumentary/Website: https://www.teacherdocumentary.com/Watch Teacher, the documentary, here:

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27:01

What Teachers Need to Live Well

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2023/09/20

Today, Ali and JoDee talk with Nicola Fleischer, the Co-founder and Executive Director of EdWell, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting educator wellbeing and career satisfaction. Together, they will discuss what makes EdWell unique, strategies for burnout, and ways to set up teachers for success. Connect with Nicola:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edwellcoaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edwellcoachingWebsite: www.edwell.orgConnect with Ali and JoDee:Instagram:

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25:54

Exiting With a Plan After 14 Years

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2023/09/13

On this week’s episode, Ali and JoDee sit down with Aaron Reller, a former teacher who now, along with his wife, runs their family owned art studio, Abigail Reller Art. Together, they will discuss what held Aaron back from leaving teaching, creating an exit plan from teaching, and taking the leap into entrepreneurship. Want to learn more about Abigail Reller Art?Website: https://www.abigailrellerart.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abigailrellerartConnect with Ali and JoDee:Instagram:

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31:33

Why It's Time to Hire a Career Coach

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2023/09/06

Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Amanda Minchella, a former teacher who’s now a career coach guiding others through the job search process. Together, they will discuss what a career coach can do for you, the importance of the elevator pitch, and how to improve and prepare for the interview process.Links Mentioned:Amy Cuddy’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-_Mh1QhMcConnect with Amanda:Instagram:

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28:17

Blogging Into a New Career After the Classroom

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2023/08/30

This week Ali and JoDee are joined by Joanna Guldin-Noll, the writer behind one of the largest military lifestyle blogs, Jo, My Gosh! Together, they will discuss some of the struggles of teaching as a military spouse, what Joanna’s transition from the classroom into content creation looked like, and if she’s ever considered going back to the classroom.Connect with Joanna:Website: https://jomygosh.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jomygosh1/Facebook:

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27:11

How to Regain Autonomy and Keep Teaching

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2023/08/23

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-teamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/colossalcommunity/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColossalCommunityConnect with Ali

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