Step Away from the Classroom - Stories from Real Teachers Who Have Transitioned into New Careers

Elena Dickinson is a former teacher, current school psychologist, and now blogger with insights on how to leave the classroom for good. Originally from Houston, Elena started her career in education as a bilingual second grade teacher and worked in a Title 1 school for three years. She then worked in multiple school districts in the Houston area as a school psychologist employee and later launched her own business using her professional skill set. She has now also created her own bl...

Dr. Kat Patrick now resides in her home state of Texas with her four children, all of whom have been homeschooled since birth. Since 2012, she has been running Dreaming Spires Home Learning, Inc., an American corporation that provides live, online courses for homeschooled teens all over the world. Before returning to Texas, she lived twenty years in England. Her background includes an MA and a teaching degree, both from the UK, while her PhD in literary history comes from University of D...

Kasey Hill is the founder of the financial literacy program called Growing Wealth From the Start. Kasey began her business when she was a stay-at-home mom. She decided to put her skills and experience in education, business, and finance into a family-focused financial program. Kasey wanted to develop a program focused on students having fun by exploring, experimenting, and developing positive ways to view finances in their lives. She networks with over 20 local businesses which open up their ...

Kristy Lash is a former teacher and certified athletic trainer. She graduated from Texas State University, San Marcos with a degree in Exercise and Sport Science in 2007. She worked as the head athletic trainer for an arena football team in Texas before moving back to Santa Barbara where she was born and raised. Kristy started a job at a local high school as an athletic trainer, caring for over 200 athletes each year. She was surprised at how much she enjoyed working a...

Paula Holsberry is the founder and CEO of Tessera Virtual Business Solutions. She is dedicated to helping business owners grow their business by offering customized systems strategy and business management. Learn how Paula stepped away from the classroom and into a position as a virtual assistant and ultimately a business consultant.Visit www.stepawayfromtheclassroom.com for more information, show notes, episode transcripts, and helpful career resources.Join our Step Away from the Classroom F...

Katie Quick, MA, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor, social emotional learning specialist, former classroom teacher, national speaker, and award-winning singer songwriter from Chicago. Learn how Katie stepped away from the classroom and into a position as an SEL specialist as well as how she founded Revolution Ed, a teacher support and advocacy organization.Visit www.stepawayfromtheclassroom.com for more information, show notes, episode transcripts, and helpful career resources. ...

In this inaugural episode, Lindsay Woodard shares her story of stepping away from the classroom three times during her twenty-year career as a classroom teachers. She shares the mission and goals of the Step Away from the Classroom podcast and offers hope and inspiration for teachers who would like transition into other careers, whether still in education or not.Visit www.stepawayfromtheclassroom.com for more information, show notes, episode transcripts, and helpful career resources. Join our...