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
Latest Episodes
Resources: The Hidden Cost of Pencils
Teachers have been told to “do more with less” for decades. But eventually, less produces less—and teachers have quietly been making up the difference with their own money, time, creativity, and stress.In this episode of Teachers in Tran...
Capacity: Why Teachers Can't Keep Doing More With Less
Teacher burnout isn't a failure of resilience. What happens when teacher workload simply exceeds the time, energy, and capacity available to do the job?This week on Teachers in Transition, Vanessa kicks off a new four-part serie...
AI, Authentic Applications and the Human Advantage
AI is everywhere, but should we embrace it, fear it, or approach it with a healthy dose of skepticism? In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa talks with bestselling author, former educator, and AI expert Jer...
The Hidden Risks Behind the Perfect Classroom
Your Classroom Is Beautiful. Please Get Off the Desk.Back-to-school classroom setup videos are full of creativity, care, and an astonishing amount of teachers’ personal money. But what happens if you are injured while decorating b...
Quicksand: It Was Never About the Sand
This week on Teachers in Transition, I share a deeply personal story about a medical event that forced me to confront a difficult truth: sometimes our greatest strengths - resilience, endurance, and the ability to adapt - can become our greates...