Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out Teachers
Vanessa Jackson
278 episodes
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Send us a text In this powerful kickoff to a 3-part Captain America series, Vanessa Jackson unpacks what makes Steve Rogers more than just a superhero — and how his journey mirrors that of so many teachers today. From being paraded as a symbol to reclaiming his purpose, Cap’s story is one of values, conviction, and courageous action. Vanessa explores how educators, like Cap, often feel reduced to performance — test scores, politics, or being treated like glorified babysitters — instead of bei...
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Send us a text In this powerful kickoff to a 3-part Captain America series, Vanessa Jackson unpacks what makes Steve Rogers more than just a superhero — and how his journey mirrors that of so many teachers today. From being paraded as a symbol to reclaiming his purpose, Cap’s story is one of values, conviction, and courageous action. Vanessa explores how educators, like Cap, often feel reduced to performance — test scores, politics, or being treated like glorified babysitters — instead of bei...
Teachers in Transition Ep. 263: Never Give Up, Never Surrender: Galaxy Quest and Battling Impostor Syndrome
Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out Teachers
20 minutes
3 months ago
Teachers in Transition Ep. 263: Never Give Up, Never Surrender: Galaxy Quest and Battling Impostor Syndrome
Send us a text What can a sci-fi comedy teach us about burnout, imposter syndrome, and teacher career transitions? A lot, actually. In this episode, Vanessa Jackson—former educator turned career transition coach—dives into Galaxy Quest to explore how pretending can lead to reality, why martyrdom in teaching needs to end, and how your “teacher skills” translate far beyond the classroom. This episode is for every educator who’s ever felt like the “plucky comic relief,” every burned-out teacher ...
Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out Teachers
Send us a text In this powerful kickoff to a 3-part Captain America series, Vanessa Jackson unpacks what makes Steve Rogers more than just a superhero — and how his journey mirrors that of so many teachers today. From being paraded as a symbol to reclaiming his purpose, Cap’s story is one of values, conviction, and courageous action. Vanessa explores how educators, like Cap, often feel reduced to performance — test scores, politics, or being treated like glorified babysitters — instead of bei...
