Welcome to "Why I Quit Teaching", a podcast where former educators share their stories and experiences of leaving the teaching profession. In each episode, we'll hear from teachers who have made the difficult decision to step away from the classroom and explore the reasons behind their choice, including the crucial role that self-care, setting boundaries, and overcoming limiting beliefs played in their journeys. Hosted by Martita Robbins, M. Ed., Certified Life and Teacher Career Transition Coach.
Why I Quit Teaching
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Welcome to "Why I Quit Teaching", a podcast where former educators share their stories and experiences of leaving the teaching profession. In each episode, we'll hear from teachers who have made the difficult decision to step away from the classroom and explore the reasons behind their choice, including the crucial role that self-care, setting boundaries, and overcoming limiting beliefs played in their journeys. Hosted by Martita Robbins, M. Ed., Certified Life and Teacher Career Transition Coach.
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Recent Episodes
September 20, 2023
From Chalk Dust to Digital Dreams
<p>This episode features Melissa Allen sharing her story of transitioning out of the classroom after 12 years of teaching. </p> <p>She discusses the challenges of teaching during the pandemic, which led her to realize it was no longer beneficial for her health and wellbeing. </p> <p>Melissa now works in edtech, helping schools implement educational programs. </p> <p>She offers advice for other teachers considering a career change, such as focusing on your strengths and being willing to start over. Martita and Melissa encourage taking care of your mental health and not defining yourself solely by your work as an educator.</p> <p>If you are interested in transitioning from the classroom into edtech,<a href="https://melissanikohl.com/educational-companies-that-hire-teachers/"> read Melissa's blog post to apply directly with companies! </a> </p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://stan.store/martitarobbins/p/get-my-checklist-now-hmax4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Download Martita's Career Transition Roadmap. </a></p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.honeybook.com/widget/ask_martita_robbins_llc_231306/cf_id/63f57a74c1327d0e54085426" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">To be a featured guest and share your story, book a call. </a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Need support in your transition? <a href="https://stan.store/martitarobbins/p/book-a-11-call-with-me-xak1d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Schedule a Classroom to Career Clarity Call. </a></p>
September 13, 2023
From Burnout to Brilliance
<p>Martita Robbins, M. Ed., teacher career transition coach, interviews Jewels, the successful entrepreneur of Jewels of Teaching, who shares her journey of transitioning from a teaching career to business ownership. She emphasized the importance of time management, stress management, and business efficiency for a balanced work-life blend. </p> <p>Jewels also discussed her individualized productivity systems and coaching for business efficiency, emphasizing the significance of mindset shifts and stress management. She talked about her early passion for teaching, her experiences with burnout, and the lack of resources for teachers transitioning from the classroom to business. </p> <p>Martita and Jewels also discussed the importance of personal boundaries, the prevalence of burnout among teachers, and the need for support during difficult times. They both emphasized the value of understanding one's own strengths and weaknesses and delegating tasks that fall outside of one's zone of genius.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Next Steps: Listeners should focus on their identity outside of teaching and consider their other skills and attributes.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Connect with today's guest:</strong> <a href="http://www.jewelsofteaching.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer">www.jewelsofteaching.com</a> IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jewelsofteaching/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@jewelsofteaching</a> FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jewelsofteaching" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Jewels of Teaching</a> Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/jewelsofteaching/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@jewelsofteaching</a> TPT: <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jewels-Of-Teaching" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jewels-Of-Teaching</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>To schedule a free teacher career transition clarity call, explore more resources, content, and blogs from Martita, or be a featured guest on the podcast visit: </strong><a href="https://stan.store/martitarobbins" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>https://stan.store/martitarobbins</strong></a><strong></strong><a href="https://stan.store/martitarobbins" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>https://stan.store/martitarobbins</strong></a></p>
September 6, 2023
Slaying My Transformational Journey & Transitioning to Coaching: Martita's Story
<p>Martita Robbins, M. Ed., former educator and teacher career transition coach, shares her journey of transformation from educator to entrepreneur with the help of coach Shaye Cunningham, also known as Slay By Shaye, a visual brand and style coach. She discusses struggling with passion and mental health in her teaching career, coaching programs with Shaye that helped her develop personally and professionally, and her decision to leave education to pursue entrepreneurship and coaching.</p> <p>Key Points: - Martita's 15-year career in education and reasons for feeling unfulfilled - Discovering Shaye's programs and how they helped Martita develop her personal brand - Martita's mental health crisis in early 2022 that led to her resigning from teaching - How coaching with Shaye prepared Martita for her transition out of the classroom before Martita realized how her entrepreneurial specialty</p> <p><strong>Trigger Warning</strong>: Martita discusses experiencing a mental health crisis and attempting to take her own life in January 2022.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>To find a therapist for Black girls in your area, please visit</strong><strong>: </strong><a href="https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Martita's blog about mental health tips for educators is here. </strong><a href="https://askmartitarobbins.com/category/mental-health/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://askmartitarobbins.com/category/mental-health/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://stan.store/martitarobbins/p/get-my-checklist-now-hmax4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Get your 25 Ways to Transform Your Life & Transition to Passion Checklist</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Connect with Slay By Shaye: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://bio.site/SlayByShaye" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://bio.site/SlayByShaye</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SlayByShaye" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.facebook.com/SlayByShaye</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/slaybyshaye/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/slaybyshaye/</a></li> <li>Email: SlayByShaye@yahoo.com</li> </ul>
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