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When I knew it was time to leave teaching, it was a tough decision. I wanted a career that would allow me to make a difference in the world and within education, but I also wanted growth, more money, and goals and aspirations. 10 years later, I’ve left teaching, worked for two different EdTech companies, and created two successful businesses. Here’s how I managed to network as a newly former teacher to land my first role outside of the classroom, use my transferable skills from teaching to excel in my customer success role, and turn those skills into the foundation of my career as an entrepreneur. Learn more at CarrieConover.com

Not everyone transitions directly from teaching full-time to EdTech. There are a ton of different ways in which those working in education find themselves looking for more. Even though you’re not in a teaching role, maybe you’ve found that the path to your ideal role isn’t as straightforward as you imagined. We’ll explore how Chelsea Moore landed her role with the Texas Education Agency, what that role looks like, self expression in the workplace, and Chelsea’s advice on networking. Having never taught in the classroom, here’s why Chelsea joined Classroom to Boardroom and how it helped her transition into her first role outside of education. www.carrieconover.com

Intimidated by the idea of leaving teaching after investing so much time in the profession? Here’s how Jennifer Moss left teaching after two amazing decades. In this episode of the Classroom to Boardroom Podcast, I sit down with Jennifer to discuss why she left teaching after 20 years and how she landed her role as a partnership manager with Discovery Education. We then explore what lead to her smoothe and quick transition from the classroom as well as how TikTok can help when leaving teaching. Finally, Jennifer and I delve into what her days look like in her EdTech role and how relationship building is a crucial part of her role. www.carrieconover.com

Looking to leave teaching but hesitant to commit because you still love it? Abby Prouty was in the same boat several years ago, until she took the Classroom to Boardroom Full Course and gained the momentum she needed to transition. In this episode of the Classroom to Boardroom Podcast, host Carrie Conover sits down with Abby to discuss why she left teaching and her journey to becoming a former teacher. They then walk through the hard and soft skills crucial to her role as well as the differences she sees since her latest promotion. Finally, Abby explores how the Course supported her through finally deciding to make the leap and land her first role as a Business Development Representative at Discovery Education. Learn more about our courses and community at www.carrieconover.com

So you didn’t get the job before back to school. Setting up your classroom is probably the last thing you want to do after you’ve invested so much time and money into perfecting your resume, interviewing, and networking. But you’re not done yet. In this episode of the Classroom to Boardroom podcast, host Carrie Conover discusses what you can do to help your transition while facing back to school. With Carrie, you’ll explore your personal finances, refresh your resume, find communities, reflect on your teaching career, and put together a plan for the coming months. Carrie even shares a story about her own transition from teaching to EdTech to keep you inspired in your job search.   www.carrieconover.com

In this episode of the Classroom to Boardroom podcast, host Carrie Conover speaks with former teacher Dana Blumberg on her journey to working in sales for Amplify Learning. We discuss Dana’s career transition from School Counselor to sales at Amplify, and how her skills as an educator have translated to her current role. Dana shares her experience of leaving the school setting, including the toxic work situation that led to her transition. We also dive into the hard and soft skills that were crucial to Dana landing her first role outside of the classroom and seeing success on the job. After exploring the skills gained and other benefits of the Classroom to Boardroom Full Course, we conclude the episode with Dana’s final words of advice to transitioning educators facing rejection. www.carrieconover.com Coursework and Coaching: https://www.carrieconover.com/learnwithcarrie

How many EdTech tools do you really know? If the first things that come to mind are Google Classroom and Class Dojo… this episode of the educators 2 educators podcast is for you. Tune in for a quick quiz with host Carrie Conover to test your EdTech knowledge. In anticipation of the release of Carrie’s latest course, EdTech School, get a sneak peek into the new resource helping teachers help students with new tools they’ve never heard of. Can you answer all of the questions in the EdTech quiz correctly?   Join EdTech School: https://www.carrieconover.com/learnwithcarrie educators 2 educators blog: https://www.educators2educators.com/

In this episode of the Classroom to Boardroom podcast, host Carrie Conover speaks with Evan Warnock, an academic success coach at Fev Tutor. We discuss Evan's career transition from teaching to customer success, and how his skills as a teacher have translated to his current role. Evan shares his experience of leaving teaching, including the personal reasons that led to his decision, and the guilt he felt about leaving his students. We also dive into the importance of soft skills such as empathy and the ability to take feedback in customer success roles. We also talk about the supportive community and valuable coursework offered by Classroom to Boardroom. The episode highlights the challenges and rewards of leaving the classroom and pursuing a career outside of education. Visit our website: www.carrieconover.com Blog: https://www.carrieconover.com/blog Learn with Carrie: https://www.carrieconover.com/learnwithcarrie

Today, we are joined by Alyssa, a former fourth-grade teacher who has become a sales expert for an Ed Tech company. Alyssa shared her journey from teaching to sales, including the steps she took to make the transition. She also discussed the guilt she felt about leaving teaching but knew it was for the best. In her interview, Alyssa stressed the importance of finding a supportive community during the career transition. She also emphasized the significance of being prepared for interviews and thoroughly understanding the product. Alyssa shared the soft and hard skills that have helped her excel in her new role, including being an effective communicator, being organized, and having a comprehensive knowledge of the product. Learn more about Carrie's courses, community and coaching at CarrieConover.com Connect with Alyssa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssakovatchis/ Connect with Carrie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrieconover/

From the Classroom to the internet's largest and most heavily trafficked business-for-sale marketplace. Donald Benson decided to leave teaching after 10 years, leading him to join the Classroom to Board Course and land a role as a customer success representative at Biz Buy Sell. If you’re searching for a new career outside of the classroom, come join the Classroom to Boardroom Community of transitioning educators! https://www.classroomtoboardroom.net/community Want to learn more about transitioning into EdTech? https://www.carrieconover.com/

In a recent podcast episode, Natalie Cataldo, a former teacher who is now a professional learning specialist with Paper, discussed her transition from the classroom to her current role in EdTech. Natalie completed the Classroom to Boardroom course in 2022, which prepared her for the next step in her career. Learn more at www.carrieconover.com

Do you know the difference between customer support and customer success jobs? To transitioning teachers and educators, these positions might sound similar, but the truth is that they have completely different functions, responsibilities, and departments. In this week’s episode, learn the key differences between these two crucial roles in any EdTech company. If you’re searching for a new career outside of the classroom, join the Classroom to Boardroom Community of transitioning educators! https://www.classroomtoboardroom.net/community Want to learn more about transitioning into EdTech? https://www.carrieconover.com/