29. You're More Than a Transitioning Teacher

I’m all for supporting teachers in finding new careers in education, but I’d like to stop using the phrase 'transitioning teacher'. It implies that being a teacher and the skills and experiences you’ve gained aren’t valuable, when in fact, they are! Although society might view you as “just a teacher”, I’m here to show you how to reframe that mindset.

Instead of thinking of yourself as a transitioning teacher, call yourself an education expert who’s looking for a new career, because you are! Start to embrace your expertise as an asset instead of a limitation. By switching that frame of thinking will help you present your experience in a positive light towards connecting it to where you want to go next.

It’s perfectly okay to pursue other careers, but the phrase transitioning teacher devalues your knowledge and skills. Spend some time thinking about your expertise and how that determines your next steps. Once you figure out what you want to be known for, share with me on Instagram @educatorforever on how you’re going to let your education expertise shine!

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