Choosing You

This episode features Melissa Allen sharing her story of transitioning out of the classroom after 12 years of teaching. She discusses the challenges of teaching during the pandemic, which led her to realize it was no longer beneficial for her health and wellbeing. Melissa now works in edtech, helping schools implement educational programs. She offers advice for other teachers considering a career change, such as focusing on your strengths and being willing to start over. Martita and Melissa encourage taking care of your mental health and not defining yourself solely by your work as an educator. If you are interested in transitioning from the classroom into edtech,⁠ read Melissa's blog post to apply directly with companies! ⁠ Download Martita's Career Transition Roadmap. To be a featured guest and share your story, book a call. Need support in your transition? Schedule a Classroom to Career Clarity Call.

Martita Robbins, M. Ed., teacher career transition coach, interviews Jewels, the successful entrepreneur of Jewels of Teaching, who shares her journey of transitioning from a teaching career to business ownership. She emphasized the importance of time management, stress management, and business efficiency for a balanced work-life blend. Jewels also discussed her individualized productivity systems and coaching for business efficiency, emphasizing the significance of mindset shifts and stress management. She talked about her early passion for teaching, her experiences with burnout, and the lack of resources for teachers transitioning from the classroom to business. Martita and Jewels also discussed the importance of personal boundaries, the prevalence of burnout among teachers, and the need for support during difficult times. They both emphasized the value of understanding one's own strengths and weaknesses and delegating tasks that fall outside of one's zone of genius. Next Steps: Listeners should focus on their identity outside of teaching and consider their other skills and attributes. Connect with today's guest: www.jewelsofteaching.com IG: @jewelsofteaching FB: Jewels of Teaching Pinterest: @jewelsofteaching TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jewels-Of-Teaching To schedule a free teacher career transition clarity call, explore more resources, content, and blogs from Martita, or be a featured guest on the podcast visit: https://stan.store/martitarobbinshttps://stan.store/martitarobbins

Martita Robbins, M. Ed., former educator and teacher career transition coach, shares her journey of transformation from educator to entrepreneur with the help of coach Shaye Cunningham, also known as Slay By Shaye, a visual brand and style coach. She discusses struggling with passion and mental health in her teaching career, coaching programs with Shaye that helped her develop personally and professionally, and her decision to leave education to pursue entrepreneurship and coaching. Key Points: - Martita's 15-year career in education and reasons for feeling unfulfilled - Discovering Shaye's programs and how they helped Martita develop her personal brand - Martita's mental health crisis in early 2022 that led to her resigning from teaching - How coaching with Shaye prepared Martita for her transition out of the classroom before Martita realized how her entrepreneurial specialty Trigger Warning: Martita discusses experiencing a mental health crisis and attempting to take her own life in January 2022. To find a therapist for Black girls in your area, please visit: https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/ Martita's blog about mental health tips for educators is here. https://askmartitarobbins.com/category/mental-health/ Get your 25 Ways to Transform Your Life & Transition to Passion Checklist Connect with Slay By Shaye: Website: https://bio.site/SlayByShaye https://www.facebook.com/SlayByShaye https://www.instagram.com/slaybyshaye/ Email: [email protected]

Martita Robbins, M. Ed., teacher career transition coach and former educator, interviews Nadine in this episode. Nadine shares her journey of teaching in Jamaica and the US before transitioning out of the classroom. She discusses the importance of self-care and setting boundaries as an educator. Now, Nadine runs her own business called High-Quality Educational Services, providing trauma-informed professional development and individualized education plans. She is working on a book about trauma. Advice: Make sure you're staying or leaving teaching for the right reasons. Prioritize self-care to prevent burnout. Have a plan if you transition, but don't feel guilty about choosing what's best for you. Contact Nadine, & learn more about trauma-informed education. Instagram: @Melodiud For more resources, content, and blogs from Martita, or to be a featured guest, please visit https://stan.store/martitarobbins.

In this electrifying episode of "Why I Quit Teaching," your charismatic host Martita Robbins, M. Ed., a Certified Life & Teacher Transition Coach, takes millennial educators on an invigorating exploration of career transition. Whether you're yearning to venture beyond the classroom or are eager to embark on a new professional path, this episode is your roadmap to success. To schedule a free teacher career transition clarity call, explore more resources, content, and blogs from Martita, or be a featured guest on the podcast visit: https://stan.store/martitarobbins

This is a discussion between Martita Robbins, M. Ed., a life coach and former educator, and Nicole, a former math teacher. Nicole shares her experience of teaching during the pandemic and the burnout she experienced. She discusses the high expectations, lack of support from administrators, and pressure to use a curriculum that did not meet her students' needs. Nicole eventually decided to leave teaching and transition to a remote job. Martita commends Nicole for choosing herself and overcoming limiting beliefs. They discuss the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and seeking support when transitioning careers. Martita shares her own experience with burnout and transitioning out of teaching. They emphasizes that transitioning is a part of self-care and encourage educators to take practical steps to ensure they are fulfilling their purpose. For more resources, content, and blogs from Martita, or to be a featured guest visit: https://stan.store/martitarobbins

Martita Robbins, M. Ed. interviews Emily, a former 6th-grade math teacher who recently transitioned out of the classroom to work as a social worker. Emily enjoyed building community and connecting with her students, but she found the long hours and lack of self-care unsustainable. She overcame limiting beliefs around her age and experience to assert boundaries like shutting her classroom door and taking a day off when needed. Martita and Emily discuss the challenges of setting boundaries as a young teacher and self-care strategies such as turning off lights to focus during planning periods and taking a mental health day when needed.

Welcome to "Why I Quit Teaching", a podcast where former educators share their stories and experiences of leaving the teaching profession. In each episode, we'll hear from teachers who have made the difficult decision to step away from the classroom and explore the reasons behind their choice. We will learn the crucial role that self-care, setting boundaries, and overcoming limiting beliefs played in their journeys. Join us as we delve into the challenges and rewards of teaching, and gain a better understanding of the factors that lead some teachers to say goodbye to the profession they love. Whether you're a current teacher struggling with burnout or simply curious about the experiences of those who have left the profession, you won't want to miss this eye-opening conversation. Let's get started.