53. How to Quit Teaching Without Leaving Education: An Interview with Lily Jones, Founder of Educator Forever

Have you been thinking about what else you can do with your education degree besides teaching in the traditional classroom? Do you know in your heart you're ready to quit teaching, but you'd like to still stay in education? These thoughts and needs can bring up a lot of emotions, because teaching becomes a part of your identity over time. If you've been wondering how you can continue making an impact in education without teaching in front of students every day, you don't want to miss this insightful interview with Lily Jones, founder of Education Forever. She began her career as a kindergarten and first-grade teacher, then transitioned to curriculum development after seeing the impact that exemplary curriculum has on student achievement and teacher retention. Lily has created curriculum for top education brands such as Education.com, Britannica, Curriculum Associates, and Cengage. She is also an education writer and has been published by Forbes, BabyCenter, Women's Day, and Teaching Channel.  After listening to this interview, you will feel empowered and hopeful for the possibilities that exist if you choose to leave teaching. You can connect with Lily here:Sign up for Educator Forever's Flexible Education Job Leads Newsletter: https://www.educatorforever.com/newsletterTake our Quiz on How to Figure out Your Next Steps as an Educator: https://www.educatorforever.com/quiz Educator Forever site: https://www.educatorforever.com Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!Support the showWatch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here. Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book. Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!  SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over! For more resources on classroom management, time management, and  teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers. InstagramFacebookPinterest