Teachers in Transition – Episode 233: Prioritize, Reflect, and Thrive – Reclaiming Confidence in Changing Times

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson reflects on the often underestimated impact educators have on their students and communities, even when the recognition doesn't come immediately. She shares a personal story of reconnecting with a former student, realizing the lasting effect her teaching had – even when it wasn’t best teaching. Vanessa encourages teachers to recognize their contributions and the ripple effects of their work, regardless of the challenges they face in the education system.Job Hack: Using Music to Manage Transitions in the Classroom Vanessa introduces practical ways to incorporate music into classroom routines to ease transitions and improve the overall atmosphere. She offers tips for both elementary and secondary school educators:Career Transition & Job Search Tips for 2025 Vanessa provides three essential pieces to jumpstart your job search for 2025 focusing on preparation, navigating job boards, and some emerging job trends. Vanessa encourages listeners to take actionable steps, such as updating their LinkedIn profile or researching niche job boards, to make 2025 a successful year for their career transition.Helpful Links:The Twilight Zone - "The Changing of the Guard" EpisodeSample Classroom Transition Songs for Elementary Teachers (Link to Vanessa's resource)·         Industry Specific job boards and More Niche Job BoardsA Free Discovery Session with Vanessa  Takeaway Challenge:  Take one actionable step this week towards their career goalso   Update your LinkedIn Profileo   Research an new career field that you find interesting.  whether that’s updating your LinkedIn profile or researching an emerging Connect with Vanessa:Email: [email protected]/Text: 512-640-9099·         Follow Teachers in Transition on Facebook!·         Connect with me on Blue Sky: @beyondteaching.bsky.social·         Connect on LinkedIn Don't forget to subscribe, share the podcast, and leave a review. Let's make 2025 your best year yet!  Send your comments, stories, and random thoughts to me at [email protected]!  I look forward to reading them.  Would you like to hear a specific topic on the pod?  Send those questions to me and I’ll answer them. The transcript of this podcast can be found on the podcasts’ homepage at Buzzsprout.Support the show