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
Don’t Stall Out: The Hope-Habit Combo That Keeps You Moving in 2026
What if your job search had an engine—and you just needed to spark it?
In this episode of Teachers in Transition, host Vanessa Jackson (former middle school teacher turned career transition coach) breaks down the power of hope, the weight of shame, and the five career hacks every burned-out educator needs right now.
Whether you're exploring new paths or rewriting your résumé mid-meltdown, this episode will help you jumpstart momentum and reclaim your agency.
✨ In This Episode, You'll Learn:
- Why hope is your starter, momentum is your engine, and habits are your alternator
- Vanessa goes on a crusade against shame and secrecy
- Permission to call out medical gaslighting
- Why your résumé isn’t landing—and exactly how to fix it
- The 20-minute trick that kickstarts your job pivot
- A power paragraph that makes your LinkedIn and cover letters sparkle
- How to answer “Why did you leave teaching?” without the trauma dump
- Why LinkedIn isn’t a stage—it’s a hallway (and how to walk it with confidence)
🎯 This episode is especially for:
- Teachers exploring career transitions beyond the classroom
- Educators dealing with burnout, shame, or medical dismissal
- Women navigating midlife health challenges while still showing up for others
- Anyone feeling stuck and ready for a small but powerful next step
CONNECT WITH VANESSA
- 💌 Email: Vanessa@teachersintransition.com
- 📱 Call or Text: 512-640-9099
- 📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: teachersintransition.com/calendar
- 🔗 Bluesky: @beyondteaching.bsky.social
- 📸 Instagram & Threads: @teachers.in.transition
- 👍 Facebook: Teachers in Transition
- 🐦 X (Twitter): @EduExitStrategy
Programming Note from Vanessa’s Assistant:
Vanessa will be off the mic for the next few weeks while recovering from surgery. Tune in to some replayed favorites, and know she’ll be back soon—with updates, real talk, and new resources to keep your momentum going.
You’ve given enough. It’s time to build a future that gives back.
Teachers in Transition is an independently produced podcast created to support educators navigating burnout, change, and what comes next.
If this podcast has been helpful to you, you now have the option to support the show financially. Contributions are completely optional and help cover production costs so this resource can remain accessible.
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Teachers, Career Change, burnout, hope, habits, New Year's Resolutions, shame, women's health, teachers in transition