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Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out TeachersAuthor: Vanessa Jackson
Burned out in the classroom? Youre not aloneand youre not stuck.Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out Teachers is the podcast for educators whove given everything to their studentsand now need to give something back to themselves.Hosted by Vanessa Jackson, a former teacher who transitioned into the staffing and hiring industry, this show blends honest conversations, practical strategy, and deep emotional support. Vanessa knows exactly how burned-out educators can reposition themselves and stand out to recruiters because shes been on both sides of the hiring table.Each episode offers real talk and real tools to help you explore whats nextwhether thats a new job, a new identity, or a new sense of peace. Career advice for teachers leaving education Practical job search tips, resume help, and mindset shifts Real talk about burnout, grief, and rebuildingYouve given enough. Its time to build a life that gives back. Learn more at https://teachersintransition.com Language: en-us Genres: Business, Careers, Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Three Gifts Every Burned-Out Teacher Needs Right Now: Not a Wishlist. A Survival Kit
Episode 280
Wednesday, 3 December, 2025
Send us a textEpisode Summary:December isn’t just tinsel and teacher mugs. It’s also the season when most educators crash - emotionally, physically, and financially. In this powerful kickoff to her “12 Gifts of Christmas” series, this episode delivers the first three transformative gifts every burned-out teacher needs:🎁 Gift #1: Permission to RestWhy your body’s exhaustion isn’t laziness. It’s the result of systemic design. Vanessa hands you a literal and metaphorical permission slip to stop apologizing for rest.🎁 Gift #2: A Guided Gratitude ReflectionGratitude isn’t toxic positivity. It’s a secret weapon in career transition. Learn how to reframe your teaching experience as proof of your strength, skill, and value as a headstart on resumes and an updated LinkedIn Page.🎁 Gift #3: The Courage to Dream AgainDreaming is an act of resistance. Vanessa offers a compassionate path back to your future, with baby steps, brave moments, and a gentle reminder that your courage doesn’t need to roar.Along the way, Vanessa also tackles:The real math behind “paid vacations” (spoiler: you’re not)How loan reclassifications are gatekeeping leadership rolesThe student loan trap that targets teachers, nurses, and social workersWhy burnout is not your fault—and what to do with the wisdom it left behind💌 GRAB YOUR FREE DECEMBER GIFTS:These three resources are yours to download — no strings attached.🎁 Gift #1: Permission to Rest 🎁 Gift #2: Gratitude Reflection Guide 🎁 Gift #3: Courage to Dream WorksheetNeed help getting them? Email Vanessa directly at Vanessa@TeachersinTransition.com and she’ll send them your way.👋 CONNECT WITH VANESSAYou are not alone—and you were never the problem. Stay connected for weekly wisdom and resources:💌 Email: Vanessa@teachersintransition.com📱 Call or Text: 512-640-9099📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: teachersintransition.com/calendar🔗 Bluesky: @beyondteaching.bsky.social📸 Instagram & Threads: @teachers.in.transition👍 Facebook: Teachers in Transition🐦 X (Twitter): @EduExitStrategy🎧 Listen & Subscribe!Available on Apple, Spotify, Buzzsprout & everywhere you get your podcasts. The transcript to this podcast is found on the episode’s homepage at Buzzsprout
