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 TeachingOne of the hardest parts of leaving teaching after five years was telling my favorite students I wouldn’t be coming…
- The Worst to Best Side Hustles for Resigning TeachersIf you’re planning on this spring being your last semester in the classroom, first: I really don’t intend to be…
- From Teacher to Mom to Blogger: What I LearnedLast updated on February 24th, 2024 at 08:52 pmIt’s the blog’s birthday! That’s right– Chocolate for the Teach has dug…
- From Teacher to Craft Business Owner: Shauntavia’s JourneyIf anyone is creating her own path, it’s Shauntavia Johnson. She started out teaching math and has built up a…
- From Teacher to Comedian: Gaspare Randazzo’s Exciting Side JobLast updated on January 16th, 2024 at 02:31 amWelcome! Maybe you’re here to get more behind-the-scenes info on fan favorite…
- Why I Quit My Teaching Career for PregnancyI quit my full-time teaching job to be a stay-at-home mom to my child. Except the child wasn’t even outside…
- Is Teaching a Family-Friendly Job?– Not ReallyLast updated on December 14th, 2023 at 06:53 pmRight now? In our current state of education and its expectations for…
- Do Teachers Have Time for Dating?Last updated on July 26th, 2023 at 03:02 pmTo answer this succinctly, busy teacher or prospective educator: No, teachers don’t…
- Meet a teacher-turned-bloggerToday, I’m sharing my interview with Carolyn Mills, a high school teacher-turned blogger and writer. She has a beautiful website…
- The Ultimate Guide to Leaving TeachingLast updated on July 9th, 2023 at 08:07 pmI have left teaching not once but twice, so let that serve…
- How teachers can win other rolesI interview a career advisor about ways teachers can leverage their skills to secure roles outside of the classroom.
- How to preserve your favorite classroom memoriesYou might not think of it now, willing the minutes to crawl at a less glacial pace at the end…
- How to pack up your classroomThe move out of teaching starts to get super real when you need to heft your entire classroom library into…
- Why I left the classroom (the second time)Teachers leave the field for a variety of reasons— it’s rarely a single factor that motivates them to hand in…
- Pros and cons of deciding to leave teachingEverything changed the last month of school when I finally decided to leave teaching at the end of the year….
- What to say to your principal when nonrenewingIn this post, I give my advice for having that hard conversation with your principal or boss about leaving teaching.
- 3 Important Things to Check with HR Before You Leave TeachingBefore you leave teaching behind, be sure to address these three simple areas with your human resources department.
- Be sure to do these 3 things before leaving teachingLast updated on October 11th, 2023 at 03:36 pmYou’ve made the decision to leave teaching, calculated how to financially make…
- A Unique List of Alternative Career Ideas for TeachersLast updated on October 4th, 2023 at 01:46 amWhat other professionals can engage 20 five-year-olds sitting in a circle on…
- My top ten transferable skills for teachers in 2024Last updated on March 5th, 2024 at 09:02 pmThere are so many skills great teachers possess that are valued in…
- How to calculate if you can afford to leave your teaching jobLast updated on September 22nd, 2023 at 02:06 amWith all the challenges modern teachers are up against, it’s no wonder…
- 4 Signs It’s Time to Leave Your Teaching JobLast updated on October 18th, 2023 at 03:19 pmTeaching is an inspiring and important career– I’ll cheerlead anyone making a…
- What’s in Demand for Private Tutoring in 2024Last updated on March 5th, 2024 at 08:30 pmPrivate tutoring is not only a lucrative side income stream, it can…
- Tutoring: A soft landing for resigning teachersLast updated on November 17th, 2023 at 04:50 pmI always liked the spring, despite the inevitable schoolwide busyness and the…
- How to Quit a Job That Defined YouLast updated on September 23rd, 2023 at 03:58 pmI suspect identity in occupation is one of the strongest ties pulling…
- Life goals I accomplished when I left teaching (the first time)Last updated on March 5th, 2024 at 03:54 amI left teaching twice– both times because I wanted to focus on…
- Goals I wanted to accomplish leaving teaching the first timeLast updated on October 9th, 2023 at 04:00 pmI was a few years into my career when I realized that…
- Our Top 3 Tactics For Living Off One IncomeLast updated on March 5th, 2024 at 08:12 pmTrying to afford staying home with my baby full-time often feels like…
- No, really– I’m quitting teachingLast updated on March 5th, 2024 at 03:32 amIt’s an odd feeling when you turn over your classroom keys for…
- True story: I left teaching for motherhood and substitute teachingLast updated on March 5th, 2024 at 03:08 amIt wasn’t the usual formula: I didn’t wait until having kid #2…
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