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We’re so excited to be back! We’ve got brand new episodes and a brand new name to go with them. Today, Ali and JoDee dive into the meaning behind Teacher Shift, the importance of emotional validation when making a shift, and how to navigate the different emotions that can occur during these shifts.
Screen DeepListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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
Get ready for a powerful and impactful episode! This week, Ali and JoDee are talking about the sensitive subjects of school shootings and violence in schools. Together, they will discuss how they’ve been impacted by these issues, the importance of including teachers in school safety, noticing warning signs and how to report them.
Interested in donating, volunteering, taking action or spreading the word? Head here to learn more: https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/take-action/get-involved/
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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 talking with Romi Grossberg. Romi is a counselor, trainer, author, and TEDx presenter. Together, they’ll discuss mental health trends Romi has seen in teachers, how to recognize when someone may need to seek professional help, and the mental health stigmas that still hold people back!
Connect with Romi:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/romilovelife_counsellor/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/romi.grossberg.writer/?ref=bookmarks
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romigrossbergcounsellor/
Website: https://www.romigrossberg.com/
Books written by Romi:
The Five Minute Guide to Emotional Intelligence
The Key, A Social Emotional Toolkit for Teens
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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
Today, Ali and JoDee are unpacking components of burnout with their guest, Brigitta Erickson. Brigitta is a former educator of 14 years turned stay at home mom and independent market partner with Monat. Together, they will discuss how to recognize the symptoms of burnout, coping strategies for burnout, and the importance of prioritizing what is important to you.
Connect with Brigitta:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brigitta_erickson/
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 sit down with Karen Tanenbaum. Karen is a former lawyer who now hosts the Life Leaps Podcast. Together, they will discuss what a life leap is, steps to consider when making any type of transition, and the importance of honing in on your why.
Connect with Karen:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeleapspodcast/
https://www.instagram.com/karentanenbaum/
Facebook: Life Leaps Podcast
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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
Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Kacie Smith, a former educator of 20 years who now advocates for teachers in the classroom. She is also a training lead with Traveling Coaches. Together, they’ll discuss what feeling unsafe as teacher looks like in the classroom, what a career transition looked like for Kacie, and the lack of respect teachers are shown in the classroom, especially when it comes to safety.
Connect with Kacie:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaciejsmith/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacie-smith-280347230/
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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
Today, Ali and JoDee are chatting with Bobby DeLong, a former band educator of 9 years who has transitioned into a career as a mortgage loan officer. Together, they’ll discuss the catalyst that led to Bobby’s transition, the skills necessary to becoming a good mortgage loan officer and why you should get rid of the “this or that” mentality.
Connect with Bobby:
Website: https://homeloanswithbobby.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-delong-510398200/
Facebook: Bobby DeLong
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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 sit down with Krystle Blakefield, a former elementary educator who now works in the online space as a virtual service provider. Together, they’ll discuss what a virtual service provider is, how Krystle was able to get started while still in the classroom, and the first steps any teacher can take to become a virtual service provider.
Connect with Krystle:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kodexlea/ & https://www.instagram.com/krystle.blakefield/
Website: https://krysandcoservices.com/
Interested in what a virtual service provider can do? Here is the course Krystle recommends: https://sarawiles.co/thestart/
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
Today, Ali and JoDee are chatting with Tiffany Eudy, a former educator who is now a non-attorney special education advocate and President of In Bloom Advocacy. She also works on the sales team for Branching Minds, an edtech company. Together, they will talk about why edtech companies are hiring teachers specifically, what Tiffany does as president of In Bloom Advocacy, and how an advocate can help students and families navigate the education system to achieve the best outcome.
Connect with Tiffany:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffeudy/
Website: https://inbloomadvocacy.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-eudy-7a33a3159/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tiffeudy
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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
Today, Ali and JoDee are talking with Kelsie Marks, a former preschool teacher and school counselor who now works as the Director of Resume Services at Educated Exit. Together, they’ll discuss the biggest mistakes teachers make in the resume process, LinkedIn best practices, and the 3 types of people you should be connecting with on LinkedIn.
Connect with Kelsie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsie-marks-65601b95/
Website: https://educatedexit.com/
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
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Here at Teacher Shift, hosts Ali Simon and JoDee Scissors unpack one of the toughest questions educators face when considering a career shift - Who am I if I’m not a…
Teacher Shift podcast shares resources for educators who need help with job exploration, identity, wellness, financial planning, and decision-making. We invite teachers, former teachers, people that love to hire teachers, mental health professionals, resume coaches, scholars, and financial planners to share experiences and guidance with educators that need or are considering a shift.