Business to Education with 2026 Vermont Teacher of the Year Linda Alvarez

Send us Fan MailBefore becoming a teacher, Linda Alvarez built a successful career in the corporate sector — honing leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills that would later define her approach to education. Now the 2026 Vermont Teacher of the Year, she reflects on how her journey into teaching reveals the value of bringing real-world experience into the classroom. In this special topical episode, Alvarez explores the power of transferable skills and how career changers can use their backgrounds to connect with students, collaborate effectively, and thrive in education. Get your free copy of The K-12 Teacher's Guide to Saving Time While Lesson Planning! Download for free here ➡️ https://teach.moreland.edu/save-time-lesson-planning-guide Moreland University can help you create the teaching career of your dreams. Get your U.S. teaching license in as little as 9 months Earn a master's degree in 12 months Keep growing with professional developmentLearn more at moreland.eduThanks for listening to Front of the Class: Real Stories From Real Educators. Keep the conversation going with us on social: Instagram: @frontoftheclass.podcastTikTok: @frontoftheclass.podcastWant to jumpstart or grow your teaching career? Moreland University's 100% online TEACH-NOW Teacher Preparation Certificate Program can help you get certified in as little as 9 months. Moreland also offers master's degrees in high-demand areas that can be completed 12 months.