The Teacher Career Coach Podcast
Hosted by Daphne Gomez and Elizabeth Suto. The Teacher Career Coach Podcast was created to motivate, empower, and inspire educators to find happiness in their careers, whether inside or outside the classroom. Whether or not they are thinking of a career change from teaching, all educators will gain something from the honest discussions. Join us as we talk teacher burnout, career transitions, side-hustles for teachers, and everything in between!
Episodes
September 11, 2025 • 21 mins
This week on the Teacher Career Coach Podcast, Daphne answers questions sent in directly from this audience including how to stand out in a competitive market and where to begin if you're just starting to evaluate a career change.
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September 4, 2025 • 32 mins
A deeply personal episode, Daphne explains why she walked away 16 months ago, and what her vision is for the future of Teacher Career Coach now that she's back.
Trigger warning: this episode talks about birth injuries and children with complex medical histories.
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August 26, 2025 • 28 mins
With a dynamic background in startups and digital marketing education, Jaclyn Mullen brings deep expertise in B2B and B2C marketing. She is currently serving as Head of Marketing at TheLoops AI. Jaclyn also spent four years teaching Digital Marketing. Join us today to discuss all things marketing, education and more!
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August 12, 2025 • 32 mins
Today we speak with Dr. Graeme Mitchell to learn about a program he runs at his school called the Institute for Global Solutions (IGS). It’s a public school initiative designed to empower students to tackle global challenges through innovative & actionable solutions. He also had the privilege of giving a TEDx Talk about their approach. We discuss the “hope gap” in education and how educators can inspire optimism and real-world prob...
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July 29, 2025 • 26 mins
Monica White is the founder of Elevate Academy and co-creator of Spark Brilliance for Educators with Jackie Insinger. Monica was formerly a principal and teacher. Jackie Insinger is a leadership strategist, author and has a background in psychology. Today we learn about their new book, the charter network they’ve developed to support the trades and more! Hope you enjoy!
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July 15, 2025 • 31 mins
Natalie Williams taught for 13 years before pivoting careers. She’s now an Account Management Team Lead. In her role, she is an advocate for people, thrives on empowering individuals and loves building teams. Join us today as we discuss her journey from education to account management, her career growth from sales to where she is now, and how to make an impact after leaving the traditional classroom. Hope you enjoy!
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Today we chat with Lindsay DeHartchuck . She is the Senior Director at KIPP Foundation. Prior to moving here, she taught special education and had experience in higher ed at a graduate school. Join us today as we discuss supporting diverse learners and staying in education through a different lens. Hope you enjoy!
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June 17, 2025 • 29 mins
Today we chat with Meghan Waldron. Dr. Meghan Waldron is currently serving as an academic advisor and instructor at a University. Prior to moving to Higher Ed, Waldron taught English and Journalism in the public and private sectors for over two decades. Join us today as we discuss starting a tutoring company and working in higher education!
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June 3, 2025 • 30 mins
Today we chat with Jay Lockwood. He was a high school science teacher before he got into sales. He’s now an Account Executive for an Ed Tech company and enjoys working with schools in this way. We discuss his path from a BDR to an AE and all of the skills involved with sales, promotions and more!
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May 20, 2025 • 31 mins
Katie Eppley taught for seven years, and after experiencing severe anxiety, she decided to leave the classroom midyear. She successfully transitioned to a nanny after leaving teaching and also had her first child during that time. She loved being a mom, but struggled with postpartum. That lead her to become passionate about pediatric sleep. She got certified as a pediatric sleep consultant and newborn sleep specialist. She started ...
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May 13, 2025 • 34 mins
Carly Clusserath was a middle and high school science teacher before leaving. She landed an edtech SDR role. However, a few months into the role she started to realize that sales, and really the for-profit, corporate environment, wasn't for her. She missed education and left that role to pursue education related non-profit roles. Now she owns and runs Carly Clusserath Learning. Join us as we discuss the first job out of the class...
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May 6, 2025 • 37 mins
Alyssa Rowan taught elementary school before she decided it was time to make a change. She started upskilling with Aspireship and listening to the TCC podcasts to help her navigate her exit from education. She landed a role as a BDR and has now become a marketer for the same company! Join us as we discuss the first role out of the classroom and how it can really be a standing ground for growth forward.
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April 29, 2025 • 36 mins
Jill Kelly was classroom teacher for 12 years. In August of 2022, she took a sales role as an Account Development Manager for an Ed Tech company. In January 2023, she left to become a Project Coordinator for a Gov Tech company. She's been there since and loves this role! It taps into all of her favorite parts about teaching - being organized, training others, breaking things down and explaining it to others, and leading a project t...
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April 22, 2025 • 25 mins
Lauren Farrow was former educator who has now dedicated her career to helping educators, parents, and students navigate a safe and successful path into a future of AI integrated education. Her mission is to inspire educators to see AI not as a replacement but as an opportunity to create a future where teachers and technology work hand-in-hand, and harmonize technology with pedagogy. Through Teacher To Techie, she provides PD worksh...
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April 15, 2025 • 26 mins
Denae Biscoe spent 12 years as a 2nd-3rd grade school teacher, where she honed her skills in communication, problem-solving, and leadership. Seeking new challenges and opportunities, she decided to step outside of education and pursue a career in sales. She began as an entry-level Sales Development Representative and quickly found her footing. After just one year, she was promoted to Business Consultant, where she leveraged her tea...
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April 8, 2025 • 42 mins
Jacki Lancaster is a former 8th grade math teacher and Higher Education professional turned Talent & People Experience Partner. She holds a Masters of Education with a focus on Administration and Supervision and is passionate about recruiting. Today we discuss the candidate and hiring manager experience, onboarding, the employee experience, company culture, and all things People Ops.
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April 1, 2025 • 30 mins
Tamara McLemore, PMP, PMI-ACP, is an experienced project manager, having spent over 20 years in varying industries with her certification, including tech, aviation, and the US government, just to name a few. Now, as a speaker and coach, she teaches women—including several teachers—how to successfully study for and pass the PMP Certification exam. Join us to learn all about becoming a Project Manager!
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March 25, 2025 • 34 mins
Jalonna Kearney-Rodgers is a Learning Experience Designer at a major educational publisher. She taught math in grades 6-12 throughout her 10 years of service and when she decided to leave, the TCC resources and activities were her go-to for creating her new resume and learning about all the possibilities on the other side. Join us to learn all about being an LXD!
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March 18, 2025 • 26 mins
Karen Foley is the CEO of JPA Chicago, a non-profit, which provides mental and emotional health resources in classrooms, homes, and communities. We discuss COVID-19's effects, social media's impact, and the mental health staff shortage, along with tips for educators and teachers.
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March 11, 2025 • 35 mins
Lesley De Paz has 20 years of experience in the public school system and community development, providing her with a deep understanding of the strengths that both youth and adults possess. Throughout her teaching career, she has used her skills to build connections with others, helping them reach their full potential. Now she is a consultant, where she assists nonprofit leaders in creating sustainable organizations. Join us as we d...
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