Always A Teacher Podcast

About Always A Teacher Podcast

What happens when you decide to leave teaching and pursue the next chapter in your career? The Always A Teacher podcast provides teachers with insights and advice for breaking into the EdTech space. Hosted by Matt Gambino, the nation's top trainer of EdTech industry professionals, Always a Teacher features wide-ranging interviews with former teachers and administrators who share their stories about transitioning from the classroom to EdTech, and how they apply their unique skills and passion for students to a business setting.

Publisher

Matt Gambino

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Apr 2023

Latest episode

25 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Jan 2026

   #031 Amanda Lanicek: Chief Technology Officer

   Is it possible to lead a district’s technology department without a background in networking or computer science? For Amanda Lanicek, the answer is a resounding "yes." In this episode, we explore her fascinating pivot from the classroom to Digital Learning Coach, and eventually to the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Springtown ISD. Amanda proves that while technical skills can be learned, the leadership and management skills forged in the classroom are the true drivers of district s...

2. 

   15 Dec 2025

   #030 Courtney Johnson: Account Executive

   Can setting boundaries actually make you a better advocate for your students? For Courtney Johnson, the journey from Special Education teacher to District Administrator, and finally to edtech Account Executive and Entrepreneur, wasn't just about climbing a ladder—it was about expanding her sphere of impact. In this episode, Courtney shares how she leverages her deep expertise in Special Education and her personal experience as a mother to champion literacy and numeracy tools that actually wor...

3. 

   2 Dec 2025

   #029 Susan Casey: Account Executive

   Is your curiosity the key to your next career chapter? For Susan Casey, the path to the classroom—and eventually out of it—was anything but traditional. Starting as a dedicated PTA volunteer before becoming a credentialed teacher later in life, Susan has always followed her curiosity. Today, she is an Account Executive for Pear Deck Learning, where she continues to impact education on a massive scale. In this episode, Susan shares how staying curious and saying "yes" to professional developme...

Who has been a guest on Always A Teacher Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Janna Tolleson
• Jonathan Strout
• Chelsea Avirett

Podcast Authority Score: 3 / 100

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Quality

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Social presence

0

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