Teachers in Transition – Episode 260: What School of Life Teaches Us About Time, Teaching, and Taking the Leap
What if the best career advice came from a forgotten 2005 TV movie starring Ryan Reynolds in red Chucks?
In this episode, we unpack the under-the-radar gem School of Life—a story that holds unexpected wisdom about purpose, time, and finding joy in teaching.
- Why Mr. D’s lessons hit harder than any PD you’ve sat through
- What this movie reveals about teacher grief, freedom, and burnout
- How to rewrite your job search story with power and purpose
- A real-world breakdown of what “teaching like you're free” might look like
- Practical steps for building confidence, clarity, and connection in your next chapter
Because let’s be honest: we don’t have that much time. And you deserve to live a story that gives back to you.
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