Teacher Shift

About Teacher Shift

Here at Teacher Shift, hosts Ali Simon and JoDee Scissors unpack one of the toughest questions educators face when considering a career shift - Who am I if I’m not a teacher? Teacher Shift podcast shares resources for educators who need help with job exploration, identity, wellness, financial planning, and decision-making. We invite teachers, former teachers, people that love to hire teachers, mental health professionals, resume coaches, scholars, and financial planners to share experiences and guidance with educators that need or are considering a shift.

Publisher

Ali Simon & JoDee Scissors

Category

business · education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Mar 2022

Latest episode

1 Jan 2025

Latest episodes

143 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Jan 2025

   The Teacher Shift We Did NOT Expect... And What it Means Going Forward

   When do you know it’s time to start your next chapter? Today, you’ll hear how Ali and JoDee knew it was the right time to make their own shift.In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down to share some big news about Teacher Shift! They share their experiences leading up to their big decision, why this specific shift needed to happen, and what they’ll be doing going forward. Ali and JoDee would like to give a special shout out to all of their listeners over the years. They couldn’t have made ...

2. 

   18 Dec 2024

   Career Crossroads: Exploring the Possibilities With Kate Davis

   Have you been leaning into making a career shift, but not sure what is right for you? Today’s guest shares a glimpse of possibilities you may not have considered and why you need to make the leap!In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down with Kate Davis, a veteran educator of over 15 years. Together they’ll discuss Kate’s shift from teacher to librarian, the life of an educator teaching abroad, and the large variety of career possibilities as librarian.You’ll hear more about:Challenges Kate fac...

3. 

   4 Dec 2024

   How Teaching Skills Translate into Workforce Development Success with Kartav Patel

   Ali and JoDee speak with Kartav Patel, a former alternative education teacher turned workforce development professional, about how teaching skills translate into workforce development success.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

476

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

57 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

19 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 75 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

71

Social presence

94

YouTube

64

Engagement

85

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