Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out Teachers

Vanessa Jackson
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Burned out in the classroom? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out Teachers is the podcast for educators who’ve given everything to their students—and now need to give something back to themselves. Hosted by Vanessa Jackson, a former teacher who transitioned into the staffing and hiring industry, this show blends honest conversations, practical strategy, and deep emotional support. Vanessa knows exactly how burned-out educators can reposition themselves and stand out to recruiters because she’s been on both sides of the hiring table. Each episode offers real talk and real tools to help you explore what’s next—whether that’s a new job, a new identity, or a new sense of peace. 💼 Career advice for teachers leaving education 💡 Practical job search tips, resume help, and mindset shifts 🧠 Real talk about burnout, grief, and rebuilding You’ve given enough. It’s time to build a life that gives back. 👉 Learn more at https://teachersintransition.com

  1. 4d ago

    ENCORE: The Cost of Leaving Teaching

    Send us Fan Mail This week’s encore episode covers three very different—but deeply connected—parts of surviving and transitioning out of teaching: finding laughter where you can, helping people understand invisible learning differences, and getting honest about the financial realities of leaving the classroom. First, Vanessa makes the case for laughter as more than a pleasant distraction. A real laugh can ease stress, improve mood, strengthen relationships, relax the body, and help us regain enough perspective to keep going. She shares a few favorite comedians, books, movies, and comic-strip memories—and invites listeners to share what reliably makes them laugh. Then, in this week’s Teacher Hack, Vanessa introduces Hot Words, a fast-paced clue-giving game with increasingly ridiculous communication restrictions. It is fun for game night, but it could also make an excellent professional-development activity. Trying to communicate without certain words, word lengths, or verbal habits offers a small but meaningful window into what it can feel like to navigate dyslexia, dyspraxia, processing differences, or other communication barriers. Finally, Vanessa digs into a question many burned-out teachers wrestle with: What will it really cost to leave teaching? The answer is not as simple as losing a paycheck. Depending on your state, district, contract, benefits, pension, leave balance, and timing in the school year, there may be penalties, payout issues, insurance gaps, or money you are owed. But there are also expenses teachers may finally get to stop carrying: classroom supplies, fundraiser guilt, endless spirit shirts, emergency takeout after a 12-hour day, gas, tires, and the invisible cost of constantly propping up an underfunded system. In This Episode Why laughter can support stress relief, resilience, connection, and physical relaxation Favorite comedy recommendations, including Robin Williams, Iliza Shlesinger, Karen Morgan, Ben Brainerd, Wanda Sykes, Lewis Black, and more The Snoopy Waterbed Fiasco and The Alto Wore Tweed How the game Hot Words can build empathy and enliven teacher in-service The often-overlooked financial details of leaving a teaching contract Why timing, earned leave, summer pay, benefits, and pension rules matter The value of union or professional-organization legal support What teachers may spend less on after leaving the classroom A reminder that “the best time to start working on your transition plan was about six months ago. The next best time is now.”  This episode includes general discussion based on personal experience. Employment contracts, leave, benefits, pension rules, and labor laws vary by state and employer. Check your own contract and consult an appropriate professional before making a decision. LINKS FROM THE SHOW! ·         National Institute of Health Article: Humor and Laughter May Influence Health  ·         The Snoopy Waterbed Fiasco: Start on January 14, 1975 and go to January 29, 1975. ·         IMDB.com links – learn about where you can stream these, check out the trivia, the quotes, and more! ·         Legally BlondeThe Court Jester (1955!)  ·         Free Guy  ·         The Alto Wore Tweed by Mark Schweizer ( the Kindle Edition is $2.99!) If this podcast supports you, encourages you, or helps you feel a little less alone in the transition process, please follow or subscribe, leave a review, or share the episode with a teacher friend who needs perspective, hope, and laughter Learn more about Vanessa’s programs, workshops, and coaching options at https://TeachersinTransition.com     Support the Podcast If you enjoy this scrappy little indie podcast, please consider: sharing the episode with a teacher friendleaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotifysupporting the show financially starting at just $3/month Support Teachers in Transition    Connect with Vanessa Jackson 💌 Email: Vanessa@teachersintransition.com📱 Call or Text: 512-640-9099📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: teachersintransition.com/calendar🧭 LinkedIn: 🔗 Bluesky: @beyondteaching.bsky.social📸 Instagram & Threads: @teachers.in.transition👍 Facebook: Teachers in Transition🐦 X (Twitter): @EduExitStrategyBottom of Form Top of Form Bottom of Form The transcript to this podcast is found on the episode’s homepage at Buzzsprout   Support the show

    25 min

  2. Jun 17

    The Myth of the Teacher Summer: Recovery, Furloughs, and AI in Career Transition

    Send us Fan Mail Why do so many teachers get sick the minute summer break starts? In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson explores the “teacher flu,” summer burnout recovery, the reality of unpaid summer labor, and practical ways educators can use AI in a job search without expecting it to do the whole transition for them. ***  Raise your hand if you have ever made it to summer break, winter break, spring break, or any long weekend and then immediately gotten sick. In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson introduces The Department of Consequences — the moment when your body, mind, or life finally says, “We need to discuss the last nine months.” This episode looks at why teachers often crash when the pressure drops, why summer is not always the relaxing “perk” people imagine, and how to give summer enough structure without turning it into another unpaid job. Vanessa also talks about how AI can help teachers in career transition when it is used as a practical tool instead of a magical job-search wizard. If you are a burned-out teacher, an educator considering leaving the classroom, or someone using summer to ask, “Can I keep doing this?” this episode will help you name what is happening and take one small step toward something more sustainable. In This Episode Vanessa talks about: Why teachers often get sick or crash at the beginning of summer breakThe difference between rest and recoveryWhy teacher stress can build up like an unpaid billHow summer can function like a furlough, recovery window, second-job season, or medical catch-up seasonWhy “summers off” is not always the gift people think it isA simple summer planning hack using themed daysWhy daily rest or a nap may be maintenance, not lazinessHow teachers can use AI for job description analysis, resume bullets, LinkedIn updates, and interview prepWhy AI can help with pieces of the job search but should not drive the whole career transition    AI Career Transition Tips from This Episode AI can help teachers in transition when you give it context, a task, and a constraint. Instead of asking, “Help me with my job search,” ask AI to do one specific job at a time: AI can help you analyze, compare, translate, tighten, brainstorm, and practice. It cannot and should never replace your judgment, your strategy, or your follow-through. Key Takeaway Survival mode can get you through a school year, but it is not supposed to become your permanent address. This summer, tell the truth about what kind of season you are actually in: rest, recovery, financial pressure, medical catch-up, career exploration, or some messy combination platter with a side of laundry. Name it accurately, because clarity is kinder than self-judgment. Resources and Links Mentioned Schedule a free Discovery Session with Vanessa:  https://teachersintransition.com/calendar Find more resources and podcast episodes:  https://teachersintransition.com Support the podcast directly:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/277608/support Listen on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-in-transition-career-change-and-real-talk/id1460021639 Listen on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3PF02FAZ1zzexvHBqqS6B8 Overboard “Annie is Catatonic” clip mentioned in the episode:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpzigSg-YkI SEO Keywords teacher burnout, teacher flu, teacher stress, teacher summer break, summer burnout recovery, teacher career transition, leaving teaching, teachers leaving the classroom, career change for teachers, job search for teachers, AI job search, AI resume help, teacher resume tips, teacher LinkedIn tips, transferable skills for teachers, educator burnout, teacher recovery, teacher summer planning, burnout recovery for educators, Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson     Support the Podcast If you enjoy this indie podcast and want to help with the behind-the-curtain work, please consider: sharing the episode with a teacher friendleaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotifysupporting the show financially starting at just $3/month Support Teachers in Transition    Connect with Vanessa Jackson 💌 Email: Vanessa@teachersintransition.com📱 Call or Text: 512-640-9099📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: teachersintransition.com/calendar🧭 LinkedIn: 🔗 Bluesky: @beyondteaching.bsky.social📸 Instagram & Threads: @teachers.in.transition👍 Facebook: Teachers in Transition🐦 X (Twitter): @EduExitStrategyBottom of Form Top of Form Bottom of Form The transcript to this podcast is found on the episode’s homepage at Buzzsprout Support the show

    23 min

  3. Jun 10

    Teacher Burnout, Childhood Books, and the Stories that Build Stronger Resumes

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa explores how the books we loved when we were young helped shape what we notice, value, question, and carry into adulthood AND how our own stories  can help us write a better resume. From Erma Bombeck and Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple to Nancy Drew, The Boxcar Children, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, The Hunger Games, Divergent, and more, this episode looks at the “childhood bookshelf” as more than nostalgia. Those early stories may have taught us how to solve problems, recognize patterns, seek belonging, survive broken systems, resist being reduced to one role, and remember who we were before burnout took over. Vanessa also talks about reading with children and teens, the difference between censorship and conversation, and why the books young people choose can give us clues about what they are trying to understand. In the Career Transition and Job Search segment, Vanessa moves into resume basics for teachers leaving the classroom. She explains why a modern resume is not your whole life story, why skills should be shown through evidence-rich bullet points instead of a disconnected skills section, and how teachers can begin turning real classroom stories into quantifiable resume accomplishments. You’ll also hear about the “Everything Resume” — a master resume template that holds your stories, accomplishments, projects, leadership roles, certifications, data stories, communication wins, and more — so you have raw material ready when it is time to tailor a resume for a specific job posting. Episode highlights: Why childhood books may still hold clues about who we areHow Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Z reading experiences shaped different kinds of courageWhy “stories matter” does not mean censorship is the answerHow rereading old favorites can help reconnect us with ourselvesWhy teachers need targeted resumes, not one perfect resume for every jobHow to turn teaching stories into resume bullet pointsWhy quantifiable resume metrics matterWhat an Everything Resume is and why teachers should build oneHow SCOUT helps Vanessa’s clients explore career direction and translate teaching experienceMentioned in this episode: Erma Bombeck — Aunt Erma’s Cope Book and other humor collections Carolyn Keene — Nancy Drew series Franklin W. Dixon — The Hardy Boys series Agatha Christie — Miss Marple mysteries Robert B. Parker — Spenser novels Gertrude Chandler Warner — The Boxcar Children series Ann M. Martin — The Baby-Sitters Club series Francine Pascal — Sweet Valley High series O. T. Nelson — The Girl Who Owned a City Roald Dahl — Matilda J. K. Rowling — Harry Potter series Rick Riordan — Percy Jackson and the Olympians series; Tres Navarre mysteries, including Big Red Tequila Stephenie Meyer — Twilight series Suzanne Collins — The Hunger Games series Veronica Roth — Divergent series James Dashner — The Maze Runner series Pittacus Lore — I Am Number Four / Lorien Legacies series Diana Gabaldon — Outlander series Kurt Vonnegut — Mother Night If this episode made you think of a book Vanessa forgot, come join the conversation and tell her.  If this podcast supports you, encourages you, or helps you feel a little less alone in the transition process, please follow or subscribe, leave a review, or share the episode with a teacher friend who needs perspective, hope, and maybe a few more books. Learn more about Vanessa’s programs, workshops, and coaching options at https://TeachersinTransition.com     Support the Podcast If you enjoy this scrappy little indie podcast, please consider: sharing the episode with a teacher friendleaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotifysupporting the show financially starting at just $3/month Support Teachers in Transition    Connect with Vanessa Jackson 💌 Email: Vanessa@teachersintransition.com📱 Call or Text: 512-640-9099📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: teachersintransition.com/calendar🧭 LinkedIn: 🔗 Bluesky: @beyondteaching.bsky.social📸 Instagram & Threads: @teachers.in.transition👍 Facebook: Teachers in Transition🐦 X (Twitter): @EduExitStrategyBottom of Form Top of Form Bottom of Form The transcript to this podcast is found on the episode’s homepage at Buzzsprout Support the show

    30 min

  4. Jun 3

    LinkedIn for Teachers in 2026: The World's Largest Rolodex

    Send us Fan Mail LinkedIn isn't just a job board anymore. In this episode, Vanessa Jackson explains why LinkedIn has become the world's largest professional Rolodex and what teachers need to do differently in 2026 to be found by recruiters and hiring managers.  In the Perspective Pivot, Vanessa answers the question no one was a asking: What does a Sharpie marker have to do with healing, stress, and teacher burnout? More than you might think. Learn why your nervous system may still be reacting to old experiences and how new experiences can help create new patterns. In the Teacher Hack, Vanessa revisits a listener-favorite teacher hack: Dawn dish soap. From laundry stains to mystery messes, this magical blue liquid has earned a permanent place under her sink. Plus, discover professional stain-removal resources and hear the story of a Labrador retriever who developed a very unconventional carpet-cleaning strategy. And in the Career Transition & Job Search segment, Vanessa discusses one of the biggest changes in today's job market: LinkedIn is no longer just a place to apply for jobs. It has become the world's largest professional Rolodex. Learn how recruiters use LinkedIn in 2026, why translation matters for teachers changing careers, and how to make your experience understandable to employers outside education. In This Episode What a Sharpie marker can teach us about healing and stressWhy teachers often remain in "survival mode"The difference between prediction and reality in managing anxietyHow accountability can help create lasting changeWhy Dawn dish soap remains a teacher favoriteProfessional stain-removal resources worth bookmarkingThe surprising evolution of LinkedInWhy LinkedIn is the world's largest professional RolodexHow recruiters search for candidates in 2026Why teachers don't have a skills problem—they have a translation problemLinkedIn engagement strategies that actually matterHow to make your profile easier for employers to understand    Resources Mentioned Teacher in Transition Podcast Episode 19: LinkedIn and So Much More  https://www.buzzsprout.com/277608/episodes/14703125 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com American Cleaning Institute Stain Removal Guide:  https://www.cleaninginstitute.org The Spruce Stain Removal Guide:  https://www.thespruce.com Keywords Teacher Career Change, Teacher Burnout, Career Transition for Teachers, Teacher Resume Help, LinkedIn for Teachers, Teacher Career Coach, Teacher Transferable Skills, Teacher Job Search, Teacher Networking, Teacher Career Coaching, Resume Writing, LinkedIn Profile Optimization, Teacher Career Change Podcast, Education to Corporate, Career Transition Strategy, Professional Networking   Support the Podcast If you enjoy this independent podcast, please consider: sharing the episode with a teacher friendleaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotifysupporting the show financially starting at just $3/month Support Teachers in Transition    Connect with Vanessa Jackson 💌 Email: Vanessa@teachersintransition.com📱 Call or Text: 512-640-9099📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: teachersintransition.com/calendar🧭 LinkedIn: 🔗 Bluesky: @beyondteaching.bsky.social📸 Instagram & Threads: @teachers.in.transition👍 Facebook: Teachers in Transition🐦 X (Twitter): @EduExitStrategyBottom of Form Top of Form Bottom of Form The transcript to this podcast is found on the episode’s homepage at Buzzsprout   Support the show

    22 min

  5. May 27

    Locked Doors and Other Nonsense in May | Why Teachers Are So Tired

    Send us Fan Mail This week on Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson explores the exhaustion that comes from navigating modern educational systems — from locked doors and “performative safety” to Teacher Incentive Allotment frustrations, burnout, networking, and why so many teachers feel emotionally depleted by May. What begins as a bizarre experience trying to enter a secured school campus turns into a broader conversation about hypervigilance, bureaucratic friction, teacher burnout, career transition, and the hidden emotional cost of constant monitoring and compliance. Vanessa also discusses the Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), the growing frustration surrounding how those funds are distributed, and why highly accomplished educators often underestimate the sophistication of their own transferable skills. And yes… this week’s Teacher Hack is simple, rebellious, and probably necessary: Go take a nap. In This Episode Locked school doors and “performative safety”Why teachers are exhausted in MayHypervigilance and nervous system fatigue“Move forward, take fire”Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) frustrationsWhy teachers underestimate their professional valueNetworking as the “inside key” to career transitionWhy relationships matter more than online applications aloneRest as resistance to burnout    Mentioned in This Episode A Night at the Opera The Marx Brothers comedy routine referenced in the episode:  “Two Hard-Boiled Eggs” scene from A Night at the Opera “Move Forward, Take Fire” Taken from the book Dear Madam President: An Open Letter to the Women Who Will Run the World by Jennifer Palmieri Teacher Incentive Allotment (Texas) Official Texas Education Agency information:  Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Information View the letter sent to a teacher about their TIA here O*NET Online Career research and transferable skills exploration:  O*NET Online Career Transition Reminder Teachers already possess highly transferable skills: communicationleadershipcrisis managementorganizationrelationship buildingproject coordinationtraining and developmentadaptabilitystrategic thinking    Sometimes the problem isn’t your ability. Sometimes the problem is simply that nobody has shown you where the side entrance is yet. Support the Podcast If you enjoy this scrappy little indie podcast, please consider: sharing the episode with a teacher friendleaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotifysupporting the show financially starting at just $3/month Support Teachers in Transition    Connect with Vanessa Jackson 💌 Email: Vanessa@teachersintransition.com📱 Call or Text: 512-640-9099📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: teachersintransition.com/calendar🧭 LinkedIn: 🔗 Bluesky: @beyondteaching.bsky.social📸 Instagram & Threads: @teachers.in.transition👍 Facebook: Teachers in Transition🐦 X (Twitter): @EduExitStrategyBottom of Form Top of Form Bottom of Form The transcript to this podcast is found on the episode’s homepage at Buzzsprout Support the show

    24 min

  6. May 20

    The Job Search Equivalent of Taking the Back Roads and Saving Time

    Send us Fan Mail What do traffic jams, poker strategy, and applicant tracking systems have in common? More than you’d think. In this episode, Vanessa unpacks decision-making under uncertainty—why the “fastest” route isn’t always the best one, and how both life and job searches can punish us for not being able to predict the future. We talk GPS stress, Annie Duke’s poker-based decision framework, nervous system regulation (Maslow before Bloom, always), and a real-world job search story that proves something important: Humans still hire humans—even when algorithms try to pretend otherwise. In This Episode, We Cover Why GPS (and life) makes “best guesses,” not promises How teachers get stuck outcome-shaming themselves (“If it went badly, I must be wrong…”) What poker psychology teaches us about uncertainty and decision quality A Teacher Hack for protecting your nervous system: take the scenic route The truth about Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and why resumes vanish A behind-the-scenes story of navigating hiring systems by reintroducing human connection How to spot culture red flags before you accept the job Why “optimized” doesn’t always mean “healthy”     Links Mentioned Jack Palance “one-armed push-ups” clip (referenced in episode): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGxL5AFzzMY Teachers in Transition podcast homepage: https://teachersintransition.buzzsprout.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565671792885 Website: https://TeachersinTransition.com  Optional: Support the Podcast 💙 Teachers in Transition is independently produced. If the show has helped you feel less alone or gain clarity, you now have the option to support the podcast for as little as $3/month. Support is completely optional and helps cover production costs so this resource can remain accessible. Whether you support financially, share with others, or simply keep listening, I’m grateful you’re here.    Support the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/277608/support Keywords  teacher burnout, leaving teaching, career transition, teacher skills, decision making, nervous system regulation, stress management, applicant tracking system, ATS, job search strategy, networking for introverts, teacher identity, life after teaching, educator mental health, transferable skills Connect with Vanessa Jackson 💌 Email: Vanessa@teachersintransition.com📱 Call or Text: 512-640-9099📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: teachersintransition.com/calendar🧭 LinkedIn: 🔗 Bluesky: @beyondteaching.bsky.social📸 Instagram & Threads: @teachers.in.transition👍 Facebook: Teachers in Transition🐦 X (Twitter): @EduExitStrategy  Bottom of Form Top of Form Bottom of Form The transcript to this podcast is found on the episode’s homepage at Buzzsprout Support the show

    25 min

  7. May 13

    What Your Life Has Been Trying to Tell You: The Warning Signs Teachers Ignore

    Send us Fan Mail This week on Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson explores the warning signs teachers learn to ignore — in our bodies, our stress levels, and our careers. What started as a routine dental cleaning turned into an unexpected root canal… and a much bigger realization about burnout, chronic stress, and how educators become experts at functioning while damaged. Vanessa shares the surprising moment her Garmin stress watch revealed that her body had been “keeping score” long before she consciously realized something was wrong. Then in the Career Transition & Job Search segment, Vanessa tackles a major modern job-search question: Do resumes still matter in the age of AI? Short answer: Yes.  But differently. In this episode: Why resumes still matter in an AI-driven job market How Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) filter resumes Why tailoring your resume matters more than ever How to use AI strategically without sounding fake Why LinkedIn is better for networking than passive “Easy Apply” applications The powerful framework:  “The job description is the question. Your resume is the answer.” This episode is part burnout conversation, part career strategy session, and part reminder that functioning is not the same thing as fine. Mentioned in This Episode Teachers in Transition Schedule a Discovery Call Find Your Bearings  Helpful Prompt: “Use this job description and tailor my master resume to meet this job description. Do not exaggerate my experience. Do not invent skills I don’t possess. Rewrite my experience using the language and priorities of the job description while maintaining honesty and accuracy.Connect with Vanessa Jackson 💌 Email: Vanessa@teachersintransition.com📱 Call or Text: 512-640-9099📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: teachersintransition.com/calendar🧭 LinkedIn: 🔗 Bluesky: @beyondteaching.bsky.social📸 Instagram & Threads: @teachers.in.transition👍 Facebook: Teachers in Transition🐦 X (Twitter): @EduExitStrategyFunctioning isn’t the same thing as fine.   Don’t ignore the warning lights just because you’ve learned how to drive with them on. The transcript to this podcast is found on the episode’s homepage at Buzzsprout Support the show

    21 min

  8. May 6

    Beyond Pizza & Puns: What Teachers Really Need This Appreciation Week

    Send us Fan Mail Teacher Appreciation Week is here… but what do teachers actually need? In this episode of Teachers in Transition, we go beyond pizza parties, jeans passes, and “heroes work here” posters to have a real conversation about appreciation vs. value. If you’ve ever felt seen for a week but stretched thin the rest of the year, this one is for you. We break down: Why “Teachers are heroes” can be both true and problematic The difference between appreciation, compensation, and real support How the Guilt Economy keeps teachers overextended The truth about teacher workload vs. the 2,080-hour “full-time” benchmark Why salary ≠ unlimited access to your time A hilarious (and useful) teacher duty hack that could save your sanity  Plus, Vanessa introduces a new tongue-in-cheek “Superhero Toolkit” for teachers—including the now-iconic Bracelets of Deflection, the Lasso of Constructive Honesty, and the Utility Belt of Prepared Responses.   If Teacher Appreciation Week feels a little bittersweet… this episode will help you understand why—and what to do about it. 🔑 Key Takeaways Appreciation is meaningful—but appreciation without support is incomplete Teachers are often expected to perform multiple roles beyond their job description The Guilt Economy uses emotion to extract unpaid labor “Salaried” does NOT mean unlimited work Many teachers exceed a traditional 2,080-hour workload in a compressed calendar Your skills absolutely transfer beyond the classroom  🚀 Career Transition Insight If you’ve ever thought: “I can’t afford to leave teaching” “My skills don’t transfer” “This is just how it is”  This episode challenges that thinking.  Teachers bring high-value skills like: leadership training & development project coordination operations management communication crisis response You are not “just a teacher.” You are highly skilled.   🔗 Resources & Mentions 🧠 Career research tool: https://www.onetonline.org 🎙️ Check out the back catalog of podcasts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/277608/episodes❤️ Support the Podcast If this episode resonated with you: Follow the show Leave a rating & review (especially on Apple Podcasts!) Share this episode with a fellow educator You can even  support the show financially for as little as $3/month to help keep this independent podcast going.   👉 Support link is: https://www.buzzsprout.com/277608/support 🌟 Final Thought Appreciation is nice.  Support is nicer.Top of Form Bottom of Form Top of Form Bottom of Form  The transcript to this podcast is found on the episode’s homepage at Buzzsprout Support the show

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Burned out in the classroom? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out Teachers is the podcast for educators who’ve given everything to their students—and now need to give something back to themselves. Hosted by Vanessa Jackson, a former teacher who transitioned into the staffing and hiring industry, this show blends honest conversations, practical strategy, and deep emotional support. Vanessa knows exactly how burned-out educators can reposition themselves and stand out to recruiters because she’s been on both sides of the hiring table. Each episode offers real talk and real tools to help you explore what’s next—whether that’s a new job, a new identity, or a new sense of peace. 💼 Career advice for teachers leaving education 💡 Practical job search tips, resume help, and mindset shifts 🧠 Real talk about burnout, grief, and rebuilding You’ve given enough. It’s time to build a life that gives back. 👉 Learn more at https://teachersintransition.com

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