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.
- A Balancing Act: From Teacher to Mom to YouTuber
Last updated on May 31st, 2025 at 09:15 pm Transitioning from a fulfilling teaching career to full-time motherhood is a… - 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… - 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… - The Worst to Best Side Hustles for Resigning Teachers
If 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 Learned
Last 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 Journey
If 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 Job
Last 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 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… - Is Teaching a Family-Friendly Job?– Not Really
Last 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-blogger
Today, 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 Teaching
Last 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 roles
I interview a career advisor about ways teachers can leverage their skills to secure roles outside of the classroom. - How to preserve your favorite classroom memories
You might not think of it now, willing the minutes to crawl at a less glacial pace at the end… - How to pack up your classroom
The 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 teaching
Everything 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 nonrenewing
In 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 Teaching
Before 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 teaching
Last 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 Teachers
Last 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 2024
Last 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 job
Last 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 Job
Last 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 2024
Last 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 teachers
Last 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 You
Last 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 time
Last 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 Income
Last 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 teaching
Last 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 teaching
Last 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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