In this episode, Kristin and Hillary explore how teachers do some of the most important and necessary work on the planet, but tradition education systems can leave teachers feeling that their work, skills, and labor are unvalued. They unpack their own experiences and mindset hurdles in learning the true value of their time and expertise after leaving the classroom.

00:59 | Discussion on the undervaluation of teachers' time and labor

06:13 | Unlearning the belief that earning potential is determined by or tied to a particular type of degree

08:26 | Challenging the narrative that teachers don't do work for money

10:34 | Strategies for unlearning and valuing time and labor 

25:01 | Reflecting on growth in valuing time and labor 

28:44 | Incremental steps in increasing rates and valuing services 

30:32 | Importance of collecting evidence of the value of your work 

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