Feeling buried in classroom chaos? In this episode, Vanessa tackles the teacher hoard, shares a clever space-creating hack, and breaks down how to spot toxic job red flags before saying yes to your next gig. It’s part spring cleaning, part soul-saving truth-telling. Take a breath, clear some space, and tune in.
Episode Highlights:
Vanessa’s back (pollen and all!) with a three-part episode to help teachers feel lighter—physically and emotionally. This week, we’re digging into:
🧹 Your Teacher Hoard:
- Learn how to declutter with compassion and intention.
- Key questions to ask yourself before keeping one more coffee cup.
- Why ditching duplicates, scanning files, and sharing supplies can lighten your load and your heart.
✨ Teacher Hack: Use the “Useless” Space
- How one awkward corner turned into a quilting haven—and what your forgotten classroom corners might hold.
- Real talk on repurposing spaces to spark new joy, hobbies, and peace.
🚩 Career Transition Segment: Red Flags at Work
- A heartbreaking real-life story of systemic failure in education—and what we can learn from it.
- How to reflect on past toxicity to avoid stepping into more.
- What red flags to look for in interviews, job descriptions, and office culture.
Mentioned in This Episode:
- Marie Kondo’s "Spark Joy" Method
- The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
- How to Scan Paper to PDF (Google Drive Tutorial) – Article or Video Tutorial
- Dropbox or Google Drive (backup your scanned files!)
- Get Registered for the Resume Workshop on May 3, 2025
- Get Registered for the LinkedIn Optimization Workshop on May 4, 2025
Connect with Vanessa
Vanessa@TeachersinTransition.com
Leave a voicemail or text at 512-640-9099
Connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn!
Schedule a free Discovery Session with Vanessa here
Follow Vanessa on Bluesky @beyondteaching.bsky.social
Visit the homepage at TeachersinTransition.com to learn more!
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