 
  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
Episodes
The Guilt Economy of Teaching: From Vacation Packets to PetSmart and Beyond
 
    Stop Underselling Yourself: Why Your Resume Isn’t Getting Results
 
    From Hello Kitty to Ikigai: When Your Desk Isn't Safe, Where Do You Go?
 
    Gaslit by Admin: When You Get Blamed for What’s Not Your Fault
 
    Ghostbusters & Teacher Burnout: Rejection, Resilience, and Reinvention
 
    How to Know If It’s Time to Leave Teaching: The Burnout Cost You Can’t Ignore
 
    Reclaim Your Time, Rewrite Your Future: Resume Fixes That Get You Hired
 
    Resume Detox for Burned-Out Teachers: Career Transition Tips That Actually Work
 
    2025 Job Skills Shift: What Teachers Need to Compete in the New Market
 
    From Teacher Burnout to Breakthrough: A Knight and Day Guide to Breaking Free
 
    Should I Stay or Go? How to Decide If It’s Time to Leave Teaching—Without Guilt
 
    Teacher Burnout, Reinvention, and Resilience: How to Survive Emotional Dodgeball
 
    After the Classroom: The Adventure You Didn’t Know You Were Ready For
 
    Teachers in Transition Ep. 263: Never Give Up, Never Surrender: Galaxy Quest and Battling Impostor Syndrome
 
    You Are Worthy: Career Change Lessons from A Knight’s Tale
 
    Feeling Stuck in Your Job Search? Groundhog Day Explains Why
 
    Leaving Teaching: What School of Life Teaches About Time and Taking the Leap
 
    AI Ethics, and Reinventing Your Career: Lessons from I, Robot
 
    Job Search Resilience: What the Goonies Can Teach Burned-Out Teachers
 
    Career Courage After Teaching: Why You’re Not Weak for Wanting Out
 
    Burned-Out and Stuck? How Tired Teachers Can Make a Comeback
 
    Second Acts After Teaching: What Secondhand Lions Gets Right About Reinvention
 
    An Interview with Dr Shaun Woodly of Teach, Hustle, Inspire
 
    Job Search Lessons from 80s Movies: The Secret to Career Success
 
    Teachers in Transition – Episode 252: Queen Bees, Battling Burnout, and the 5 Ps: How to Know When It’s Time to Go
