EPISODE · Sep 20, 2025 · 43 MIN
043: How to become Classroom Optional
from Pretty Rich Teacher · host Dr. Jazmyne Dionne
What does it actually mean to be classroom optional—and how do you get there for good?In this episode Jazmyne unpacks the two real reasons educators go back to the classroom after landing a corporate role: because they want to, or because they feel they have no other choice. While both are valid, Jazmyne reveals why the true goal is freedom—and that comes from being classroom optional.By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to:Reframe the classroom as a choice rather than a fallback planBuild the skills that give you long-term security in corporate spacesLeverage your teaching experience as a superpower in interviews and rolesCreate career options beyond education so you’ll never feel trapped again✨ This isn’t just about leaving teaching it’s about stepping into a life where you’ll always have options, and teaching is one of them, not your only one.Are you a burnt out educator looking to leave the classroom but don't know where to start? Click here to enroll in my DIY Exit Plan Course.Are you a burnt out women in education ready for 1:1 mentorship, a custom 100K Career Plan + an additional stream of income? click here book a free 1:1 sales call to learn how to use your teaching experience to make 100k and beyond! On our call will personally map out how to make your 6K back in less than six months!Make sure to follow @prettyrichteacher on IG +TikTok and Linkedin (I go live weekly on Tuesdays!) + Youtube (Weekly Video Podcasts + Transitioned Teacher Vlogs)
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What does it actually mean to be classroom optional—and how do you get there for good?In this episode Jazmyne unpacks the two real reasons educators go back to the classroom after landing a corporate role: because they want to, or because they feel they have no other choice. While both are valid, Jazmyne reveals why the true goal is freedom—and that comes from being classroom optional.By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to:Reframe the classroom as a choice rather than a fallback planBuild the skills that give you long-term security in corporate spacesLeverage your teaching experience as a superpower in interviews and rolesCreate career options beyond education so you’ll never feel trapped again✨ This isn’t just about leaving teaching it’s about stepping into a life where you’ll always have options, and teaching is one of them, not your only one.Are you a burnt out educator looking to leave the classroom but don't know where to start? Click here to enroll in my DIY Exit Plan Course.Are you a burnt out women in education ready for 1:1 mentorship, a custom 100K Career Plan + an additional stream of income? click here book a free 1:1 sales call to learn how to use your teaching experience to make 100k and beyond! On our call will personally map out how to make your 6K back in less than six months!Make sure to follow @prettyrichteacher on IG +TikTok and Linkedin (I go live weekly on Tuesdays!) + Youtube (Weekly Video Podcasts + Transitioned Teacher Vlogs)
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