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Should you be getting paid more as a teacher or school administrator? Why aren’t you? And what would it mean if you actually did? In this episode, Rod Earl breaks down the real cost of teaching and leading in public education—and why pay rarely matches the workload or qualifications educators bring to the table.

We’ll unpack:

• How teacher and administrator pay compares to other professions like nursing

• Why stipends, supplements, and coaching duties aren’t enough

• The truth about performance-based pay—and how it can actually hurt public education

• What happens when promotions come with higher expectations but not equal compensation

• Career advice for educators who want to grow without losing focus on their “why”

Rod also shares three key pieces of advice for today’s educators:

1️⃣ Accept the reality — education isn’t about money, it’s about impact

2️⃣ Max out your potential — if you can be more, be more

3️⃣ Don’t be afraid to relocate — opportunity often lives outside your comfort zone

💬 Whether you’re a teacher, assistant principal, or district leader, this episode will challenge how you think about pay, purpose, and your professional worth in public education.