So, You Want to Quit Teaching and Better Your Life?
I may be getting ahead of myself with the article title, but yes-- I assume that if you quit teaching you will pretty much automatically improve your quality of life. Your mental...
Leaving Teaching
Leaving teaching is its own whole thing. I detail everything I learned in the process, and what I wish I would have known. Best of luck with your journey, teacher.
3 Ways to Help Kids After Quitting Classroom Teaching
One of the hardest parts of leaving teaching after five years was telling my favorite students I wouldn't be coming back. I had just "looped" with most of the class from third...
The Worst to Best Side Hustles for Resigning Teachers
If you're planning on this spring being your last semester in the classroom, first: Go you! (I know it's not easy to leave this love/hate career) Come up with a strategy for...
From Teacher to Mom to Blogger: What I Learned
It's the blog's birthday! That's right-- Chocolate for the Teach has dug little roots down on this spot on the web for a whole rotation of earth around the sun. And just...
From Teacher to Craft Business Owner: Shauntavia’s Journey
If anyone is creating her own path, it's Shauntavia Johnson. She started out teaching math and has built up a full-time income through tutoring and the sales of her crafts. Shauntavia is...
From Teacher to Comedian: Gaspare Randazzo’s Exciting Side Job
Welcome! Maybe you're here to get more behind-the-scenes info on fan favorite Gaspare from Netflix's "The Trust." I had the opportunity to ask him how he balances it all: teaching, standup and...
Why I Quit My Teaching Career for Pregnancy
I quit my full-time teaching job to be a stay-at-home mom to my child. Except the child wasn't even outside her amniotic bubble yet. I know to some, the route may seem...
Is Teaching a Family-Friendly Job?– Not Really
Right now? In our current state of education and its expectations for teachers? Teaching isn't even a single human-friendly job. Here's why, my friends: Misconceptions while picking a profession I always knew...
Do Teachers Have Time for Dating?
To answer this succinctly, busy teacher or prospective educator: No, teachers don't generally have time for dating. Don't stay out too late, Teach. Photo by Josh Hild on Pexels.com Now for an...
Meet a teacher-turned-blogger
Today, I'm sharing my interview with Carolyn Mills, a high school teacher-turned blogger and writer. She has a beautiful website full of home decor and organization ideas. I'm inspired by her life-after-teaching...
The Ultimate Guide to Leaving Teaching
I have left teaching not once but twice, so let that serve as a testament to my authority on this topic. (Never thought I'd get to brag about the decision that to...
How teachers can win other roles
I interview a career advisor about ways teachers can leverage their skills to secure roles outside of the classroom.