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What happens when you decide to leave teaching and pursue the next chapter in your career? The Always A Teacher podcast provides teachers with insights and advice for breaking into the EdTech space. Hosted by Matt Gambino, the nation's top trainer of EdTech industry professionals, Always a Teacher features wide-ranging interviews with former teachers and administrators who share their stories about transitioning from the classroom to EdTech, and how they apply their unique skills and passion for students to a business setting.
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S4E31 #031 Amanda Lanicek: Chief Technology Officer
Is it possible to lead a district’s technology department without a background in networking or computer science?For Amanda Lanicek, the answer is a resounding "yes." In this episode, we explore her…
S3E30 #030 Courtney Johnson: Account Executive
Can setting boundaries actually make you a better advocate for your students?For Courtney Johnson, the journey from Special Education teacher to District Administrator, and finally to edtech Account…
S3E29 #029 Susan Casey: Account Executive
Is your curiosity the key to your next career chapter?For Susan Casey, the path to the classroom—and eventually out of it—was anything but traditional. Starting as a dedicated PTA volunteer before…
S3E28 #028 Laura Busch: Customer Success Lead
Do you feel like your skills are limited to the walls of your classroom?For Laura Busch, transitioning from an 18-year teaching career to the corporate world was a strategic move. In this episode,…
S3E27 #027 Jess Hammond: Senior Director of Learning and Development
Is the teacher guilt of leaving the classroom holding you back from your next chapter? For Jess Hammond, the decision to leave her Pre-K students was heart-wrenching, but it opened the door to a…
S3E26 #026 Maggie Fiorentino: Vice President of Product Marketing
What does the journey from a Pre-K classroom to a Vice President of Product Marketing look like? For Maggie Fiorentino, it was a path defined by the core skills she built as an educator. In this…
S3E25 #025 Ivey Harrison: Senior Territory Manager
In this episode, Matt speaks with Ivey Harrison, a former college administrator who successfully transitioned into the EdTech industry. Ivey shares her inspiring journey from college counseling to…
S3E24 #024 Laura Litton: Director of Success
What happens when you reach a leadership role in education, only to find that the day-to-day work has pulled you away from your true passion? How do you pivot from a role like school principal to…
S3E23 #023 Caelan Boone: Customer Success Associate
How do you turn a passion for teaching into a thriving career in EdTech? And what are the real, tangible skills that companies are looking for when they hire former educators?In this episode, Matt…
S3E22 #022 David Thomas: National Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Do EdTech companies really value classroom experience? How does a career dedicated to serving students in K-12 and higher education translate to a leadership role in a corporate environment?In this…
S3E21 #021 Marybeth Schultz: School Partnerships Manager
How do you translate a rich career as a teacher and administrator into a new role in EdTech, especially when you don't see yourself as a "salesperson"? Where do you find the confidence to take that…
S2E20 #020 Tyler Post: Account Executive
What happens when you achieve a leadership position in education, like a school principal, only to find that the path forward isn’t sustainable for you? How do you pivot from a role at the heart of a…
S2E19 #019 Janna Tolleson: High School Sales Rep
What does it really take to make a strategic move from the classroom to a rewarding EdTech sales career?Matt Gambino sits down with Janna Tolleson, a former teacher with 30 years in education who…
S2E18 #018 Jonathan Strout: Enterprise Account Executive
What does it really take to go from the principal's office to a top-tier role in an EdTech company?Matt Gambino sits down with Jonathan Strout, a former high school principal who successfully…
S2E17 #017 Chelsea Avirett: Founder
Are you tired of endlessly scrolling through massive job boards, feeling like the right EdTech role is impossible to find? What if you could get a curated list of ideal jobs sent right to you?Matt…
S2E16 #016 Ciara Newby: Senior Director of Global University Partnerships
In this episode, Matt speaks with former high school languages teacher Ciara Newby, now a Senior Director of Global University Partnerships at Cialfo.
S2E15 #015 Mike Cronley: Founder & CEO
In this episode, Matt speaks with former elementary school teacher Mike Cronley, now Founder and CEO of Class Composer.
S2E14 #014 Lissa Johnson: Founder & CEO
In this episode, Matt speaks with former middle- and high-school science teacher Lissa Johnson, now Founder and CEO of Mosa Mack Science.
S2E13 #013 Kiana Porter-Isom: Chief Improvement Officer
In this episode, Matt speaks with former middle school math teacher Kiana Porter-Isom, now Chief Improvement Officer with Reading Horizons.
S2E12 #012 Cris Slotoroff: Manager of Client Partnerships
In this episode, Matt speaks with former high school English teacher Cris Slotoroff now Manager of Client Partnerships with The Juice Learning.
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Always A Teacher Podcast has published 31 episodes since April 2023, covering topics in Business, Careers.
Always A Teacher Podcast is currently declining with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 35m.
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