Teacher Shift

In this episode, Ali and JoDee talk with Carrie Rohrbach Meyers, a former French educator and the founder of Empowering Educator. Together they will discuss how Carrie found herself helping other teachers to get back to themselves, the signs of an unwell teacher, and the ripple effect that can happen when teachers are taking care of their personal well-being. 

Want to join in on Empowering Educator’s 14 week summer series? If so, go here to get started: 

Connect with Carrie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/empowering-educator?trk=public_profile_browsemap&original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowering.educator/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweringeducator/

Connect with Ali and JoDee:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershift
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershift
Teacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shift
Ali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/
JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/

Website
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

This week Ali and JoDee chat with Taylor Smith, a former teacher and the current CEO and Co-Owner of Studio Sisters. We’ll discuss Taylor’s path from teacher to business owner, two big life lessons she has learned along the way, and how to capitalize on your classroom skills. 

Connect with Taylor:
Website: https://shopstudiosisters.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopstudiosisters/

Podcast: The Studio Sisters Podcast

Connect with Ali and JoDee:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershift
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershift
Teacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shift
Ali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/
JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/

Website
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

Ali and JoDee talk with Eric Friedman, Director of Digital Learning at the Kennedy Center. They explore the qualifications of teachers and why leaders, hiring committees, and managers should advocate for an educators resume.

And stay tuned to the end when they even share their favorite Kool-Aid flavor, because - hey, why not?

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💼 Eric Paul Friedman

Connect with Ali and JoDee:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershift
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershift
Teacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shift
Ali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/
JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/

Website
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

This week Ali and JoDee chat with Andrea Olatunji, a children’s author and educator. We'll explore her jump to authorship, professional development, and how your teacher brain can help you connect from a different angle.

Andrea's Website
📕 Cuenta Cuentos

Instagram
@andreaolatunji

Facebook
Andrea Olatunji

Connect with Ali and JoDee:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershift
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershift
Teacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shift
Ali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/
JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/

Website
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

This week Ali and JoDee are joined by Dr. Bradley Ekwerekwu, CEO of Learning Community - Douglas and Sarpy Counties. We’ll discuss the new skills and knowledge teachers gained during the pandemic and how to transfer that expertise into a social impact role.

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💼 Dr. Bradley Ekwerekwu 

Connect with Ali and JoDee:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershift
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershift
Teacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shift
Ali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/
JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/

Website
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

This week Ali and JoDee tackle the underappreciated teacher in our communities, the workplace, and within hiring committees. They discuss strategies for recognizing the source of why you are feeling underappreciated and options for making a change.

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💼 Alexandra Simon
💼 JoDee Scissors

Connect with Ali and JoDee:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershift
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershift
Teacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shift
Ali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/
JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/

Website
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

This Week Ali and JoDee speak with Ashley and Adam McLean, former classroom teachers and TGTR listeners. We’ll discuss how prioritizing their family and dreams impacted their decisions to leave the classroom.

Connect with Ali and JoDee:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershift
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershift
Teacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shift
Ali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/
JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/

Website
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

This week Ali and JoDee chat with Alycia Trotter, a teacher turned entrepreneur and CEO of A Joyful Mess Art Studio. We’ll discuss the commonalities between being the CEO of your classroom to being the CEO of your own business.

For more on Alycia's studio:
Website
A Joyful Mess Art Studio
Facebook
@ajoyfulmess
Instagram
@ajoyfulmessartstudio

Connect with Ali and JoDee:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershift
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershift
Teacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shift
Ali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/
JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/

Website
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

This week Ali and JoDee  speak with Erik Garcia, a Certified Financial Planner, Behavioral Financial Advisor, and podcast host of @stuffaboutmoney_. We'll discuss the role of financial guilt, fear, and even greed as teachers consider their next career move. Erik also talks us through the importance of personalized  plans to meet individual financial needs.  Did we mention he's married to a teacher?

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The Stuff About Money

Connect with Ali and JoDee:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershift
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershift
Teacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shift
Ali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/
JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/

Website
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

This week Ali and JoDee talk with guest Crystal Gross to examine feelings around guilt when leaving the classroom. They discuss the guilt of abandoning one's calling and the financial guilt of losing a stable income. In addition, they share guilt related to leaving students and colleagues behind in pursuit of personal wellbeing. 

Connect with Ali and JoDee:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershift
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershift
Teacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shift
Ali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/
JoDee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/

Website
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/

Episode Transcriptions
https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog