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- Reinventing Yourself and Growing the Edu Career You Want
Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Dr. Sharon Blumenthal-Cohen, an educator with over 25 years of experience teaching writing and literature to students from grade school through graduate school. She is also an educational consultant who supports schools with training, evaluation, mentoring and professional development. Together, they will talk about growing and reinventing yourself as an educator, ways in which education has changed over the last 25 years, and improving the narrative of educators.
Connect with Dr. Blumenthal-Cohen:
Website: www.drsharonbc.comConnect 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/blog21 min - Saying No and Setting Boundaries at School
This week on the podcast, Ali and JoDee are chatting with Annabelle Allen. Annabelle, affectionately known as La Maestra Loca, is a teacher in New Orleans who also runs a successful side business inspiring world language teachers with the joy of teaching and acquiring language through acquisition driven instruction. Together, we will talk about the power of saying no, setting effective boundaries and Annabelle’s secret weapon for staying on track with her boundaries!
Connect with Annabelle:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamaestraloca/Website: https://www.lamaestraloca.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJQxKIyg5Ko8cGt1PTSWwwQ
Podcast: https://subscribe.lamaestraloca.com/blog
Want to buy La Maestra Loca a glass of vino tinto? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lamaestraloca
Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.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/blog25 min - Expectations vs. Reality When it Comes to the Teaching Profession With Alicia Hess
Today Ali and JoDee sit down and chat with Alicia Hess, a former teacher and elementary school administrator who recently made her great resignation. We’ll talk about what led Alicia to resign, the expectations versus reality in education, and the unwritten responsibilities some assistant principals experience in their role.
Connect with Alicia:
LinkedIn: Alicia Hess
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aehess6/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/blog19 min - Redefine Your Resume if You Want to Get Noticed for District Roles
This week Ali and JoDee chat with Franny Wooler, an educator who has worked in the public school system for the last two decades and is now an assistant principal. Together we’ll talk about expanding your network outside of your school, tips for getting your resume noticed for the jobs you want and other jobs within your district that you may not currently know about.
Connect with Franny:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @apply.refine.teachLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franny-wooler-91718a15b/
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/blog23 min - How You Can Become a Scrum Master Too
Today, Ali and JoDee chat with Stef Hogan! Stef has 8 years of experience as a scrum master who now works as an agile and delivery lead at GoCart. In this episode, the women discuss what a scrum master and agile are, Stef’s best advice for an educator looking to get into this field, and the empathy she has for teachers.
Connect with Stef:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestef23/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanie-hogan/
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/blog19 min - Yes, a Teacher Did Launch a Career at NASA After Leaving the Classroom
This week Ali and JoDee chat with Marissa Conway, former teacher turned Operations Research Analyst at NASA. Together, they’ll discuss the very relatable reasons that caused Marissa to leave teaching (hint: not burnout!), how she landed her current position, and perks of working for the government.
Sites mentioned in this episode:
www.usajobs.govConnect with Marissa:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissa-conway-187078137/
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/blog23 min - How to Be an Instructional Designer
Today Ali and JoDee welcome back Adam McLean. Adam joins them to talk about making the switch from teaching to instructional design, tips for setting up your resume or LinkedIn profile for these types of roles, and the best places to look for job opportunities in instructional design.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Online Learning Consortium: https://onlinelearningconsortium.org/
Inside Higher Ed: https://www.insidehighered.com/
Chronicle of Higher Education: https://www.chronicle.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/
Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/
Education Jobs for Flexible Practitioners Blog: http://edujobsinpgh.blogspot.com/
Connect with Adam:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-mclean-04113321/
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/blog19 min - Recognizing When It's Time for a Change
This week Ali and JoDee chat with Cecily Williams-Blijd, an educational leader in K-12, higher education, and at the corporate level. Together they discuss the classroom to corporate transition and the ways to tell you need a change. They'll unpack the benefits of modeling career change for not just you and your teacher peers, but your students as well.
Connect with Cecily:
Twitter: @CWBLIJD
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cecily-williams-blijd-86a9984/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/blog18 min - It’s Time to Do What's Best for You
This week Ali and JoDee chat with Vicky Weber, a former elementary teacher and successful author. Together they’ll discuss how being a teacher shaped Vicky’s path to becoming an author, the transition from teacher to full-time author, and the journey from self publishing to being published by Disney and Penguin Random House.
Connect with Vicky:
Website: https://www.athomeauthor.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/athomeauthor/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo2wCzYxM1RtLdrYNUKZRsg
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
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https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog21 min - Dear Principal, I Resign
This week Ali and JoDee are joined by Camile Lofters, a teacher turned manager and representative for a school photography company after making her great resignation. They’ll discuss how teaching not only prepared her for a new role, but also helped her land her a new job. And as someone who has an Instagram following of over 12,000 and has had a Reel go viral, Camile will also share her best tips for teachers who are looking to build a social media presence!
Connect with Camile:
Instagram: @inliteralcolorWebsite: www.inliteralcolor.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/blog20 min
About Teacher Shift
From the publisher's feed
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?
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.