The Teacher Career Coach Podcast

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

20 - The Pros and Cons of Leaving Teaching

October 30, 2025 • 18 mins
In this episode of The Teacher Career Coach Podcast, I’m addressing one of the biggest (and most common) questions I’m receiving from teachers right now, “Should I leave teaching after this year?” Now, this is always a common question, but with the ongoing pandemic leading to new levels of burnout and frustration, so many teachers are struggling. I know this year has been especially tough for so many reasons. That’s why, in this e...
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201- From Teacher to Trade Desk Consultant with Lauren Fulbright

October 23, 2025 • 26 mins
Lauren Fulbright is a former teacher who is now a trade desk consultant. Join us today for discussion around her entry into sales to where she is now! Hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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200 - 5 Biggest Myths About Career Clarity

October 16, 2025 • 21 mins
In today’s episode, I’m going over five of the biggest myths about career clarity that may be holding you back from your career transition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep 199 - What I Learned From Our 2025 Job Market Survey

October 10, 2025 • 23 mins
Daphne shares the key findings from the 2025 Job Market Survey for transitioning teachers, featuring insights from 717 former educators. Learn what the data reveals about application numbers, salary trends, job security, and the most common career paths teachers are taking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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52-Breaking Your Teaching Contract

October 2, 2025 • 25 mins
In this episode, I'm going to discuss the consequences around teachers breaking contract, weighing the pros and cons of leaving your teaching contract mid-year, and how to take the next steps. I'll also share some suggestions about resigning gracefully as well.  Free Quiz: ⁠What career outside of the classroom is right for you? ⁠ Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom...
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198- Contract Work as an Instructional Designer with Gwen Karaba

September 25, 2025 • 24 mins
Gwen Karaba is an Instructional Designer contractor for Microsoft through Oxygen Learning, a consulting firm specializing in sales enablement and workplace learning programs. Based in Dallas TX, Gwen collaborates with clients to design impactful learning experiences that drive organizational growth and employee development. With a background in education and instructional design, she brings a passion for creating engaging and effec...
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197- 5 Steps To Take Even If You're Not Sure You're Leaving

September 18, 2025 • 23 mins
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196- Answering Questions From Our Social Media Accounts

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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195 - Hi, It's Daphne. I'm Back To Lead Teacher Career Coach.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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194- Where to Start in Marketing with Jaclyn Mullen

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! Find Jaclyn on Linkedin.  Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course t...
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193- Replacing Fear-Based Thinking with Dr. Graeme Mitchell

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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192- Middle & High School Reimagined with Monica White and Jackie Insinger

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! Find Monica on Linkedin. Find Jackie on Linkedin. Free Q...
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191- From Teacher to Account Management Lead with Natalie Williams

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! Find Natalie ...
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190- How to stay involved in education after leaving the classroom with Lindsay DeHartChuck

July 1, 2025 • 23 mins
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! Find Lindsay on Linkedin.  Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course tha...
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189- Working in Higher Education with Meghan Waldron

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! Find Meghan on Linkedin and her tutoring business here. Free Quiz: What career outside of ...
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188- From Teacher to Account Executive with Jay Lockwood

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! Find Jay on Linkedin.  Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands ...
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187- From Teacher to Sleep Consultant with Katie Eppley

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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186 - From Teacher to Business Owner with Carly Clusserath

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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185-From Teacher to Marketer with Alyssa Rowan

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. Find Alyssa on ⁠Linkedin⁠...
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184- Teacher to Project Coordinator with Jill Kelly

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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