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Teachers in Transition

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by Vanessa Jackson

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315 episodes
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<p><b>Burned out in the classroom? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck.</b></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>💼 Career advice for teachers leaving education<br>&nbsp;💡 Practical job search tips, resume help, and mindset shifts<br>&nbsp;🧠 Real talk about burnout, grief, and rebuilding</p><p>You’ve given enough. It’s time to build a life that gives back.</p><p>👉 Learn more at <a href="https://teachersintransition.com">https://teachersintransition.com</a></p>

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What Teachers Can Learn About Leadership and Career Change from The Beastmaster

Send us Fan Mail What does a 1982 fantasy movie filled with ferrets, bat-people, blue fire, and questionable leather wardrobe choices have to do with leaving teaching? Quite a lot, actually. In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa uses The Beastmaster as a surprisingly useful map for teacher career transition. Dar begins the movie believing he is on a revenge mission. His home is gone. His identity has been shattered. The people in power have caused real harm, and he has every reas...

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July 8, 2026

Teacher Burnout: Why You Can't Operate at 110% Forever

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like teaching has become one long marathon...where everyone expects you to sprint? In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa shares an unexpected lesson from a 3,000-mile solo road trip. She planned to write, record podcasts, and make progress on her business. Instead, she spent most of the trip managing recovery, sleep, hydration, and a very opinionated knee. That experience led to a realization that many educators desperately need to hear: You ca...

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Discovering Authentic Value Everywhere | Teacher Career Transition Lessons from Dave

Send us Fan Mail What if one of the best career lessons for teachers came from a 1993 comedy? In this Moviesode, we're looking at Dave, starring Kevin Kline—not as a political movie, but as a modern fairy tale about leadership, service, and remembering that every job is temporary. As Dave unexpectedly steps into one of the most powerful roles in the world, he doesn't rely on political experience. He succeeds because he listens, notices people, asks good questions, and surrounds himself with p...

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What is Teachers in Transition?
<p><b>Burned out in the classroom? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck.</b></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>💼 Career advice for teachers leaving education<br>&nbsp;💡 Practical job search tips, resume help, and mindset shifts<br>&nbsp;🧠 Real talk about burnout, grief, and rebuilding</p><p>You’ve given enough. It’s time to build a life that gives back.</p><p>👉 Learn more at <a href="https://teachersintransition.com">https://teachersintransition.com</a></p>
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