Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out Teachers
Burned out in the classroom? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck.
Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out Teachers is the podcast for educators who’ve given everything to their students—and now need to give something back to themselves.
Hosted by Vanessa Jackson, a former teacher who transitioned into the staffing and hiring industry, this show blends honest conversations, practical strategy, and deep emotional support. Vanessa knows exactly how burned-out educators can reposition themselves and stand out to recruiters because she’s been on both sides of the hiring table.
Each episode offers real talk and real tools to help you explore what’s next—whether that’s a new job, a new identity, or a new sense of peace.
💼 Career advice for teachers leaving education
💡 Practical job search tips, resume help, and mindset shifts
🧠 Real talk about burnout, grief, and rebuilding
You’ve given enough. It’s time to build a life that gives back.
👉 Learn more at https://teachersintransition.com
Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out Teachers
Latest Episodes
Getting Past the ATS: The Human Job Search Strategy That Works
What do traffic jams, poker strategy, and applicant tracking systems have in common? More than you’d think.In this episode, Vanessa unpacks decision-making under uncertainty—why the “fastest” route isn’t always the best one, and how both...
What Your Life Has Been Trying to Tell You: The Warning Signs Teachers Ignore
This week on Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson explores the warning signs teachers learn to ignore — in our bodies, our stress levels, and our careers.What started as a routine dental cleaning turned into an unexpected roo...
Beyond Pizza & Puns: What Teachers Really Need This Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is here… but what do teachers actually need?In this episode of Teachers in Transition, we go beyond pizza parties, jeans passes, and “heroes work here” posters to have a real conversation about a...
The Testing Tax: Why Teachers Are So Tired Right Now
This week, Vanessa talks about a tax no one warns teachers about: the hidden toll of testing season. If you are extra tired right now, emotionally thin, strangely drained, or wondering why you still feel exhausted after a weekend, this episode ...