Teachers in Transition – Episode 242: Shining Bright in Dark Times: Lessons from the Iditarod and Refining Your Career Path

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In this episode of Teachers in Transition, host Vanessa Jackson explores the inspiring lessons we can learn from the Iditarod and how they relate to leadership, trust, and resilience—both in and out of the classroom. Vanessa reflects on the crucial role of lead dogs in a sled team and connects their responsibilities to the challenges faced by teachers navigating career transitions. She also discusses an exciting new feature in ChatGPT—word clouds—and continues with Step 4 of her five-step career transition framework: Refine.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Learn more about the Iditarod: Nome Nugget Facebook Page
• The history of the Iditarod: Iditarod Official Website
• Word Cloud Tool with ChatGPT: Try ChatGPT
• The Call of the Wild by Jack London

• Carl Sagan’s quote on star stuff: Cosmos by Carl Sagan
• Teachers in Transition:  Success Path out of the Classroom

 

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