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Hosted by Matt Gambino · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 31 episodes
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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.
Matt Gambino hosts Always A Teacher Podcast, a business show with 31 episodes published.
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 fascinating pivot fr
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 Executive and Entrep
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 becoming a credentiale
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, Laura shares how she w
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 career where she now impa
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 episode, Maggie shares he
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 her current role at You
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 find a new path that rea
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 talks with Caelan Boon
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 episode, Matt talks w
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 leap? In this episode,
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 school building to a
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 successfully transition
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 transitioned into an Enterp
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 sits down with Chelsea
In this episode, Matt speaks with former high school languages teacher Ciara Newby, now a Senior Director of Global University Partnerships at Cialfo.
In this episode, Matt speaks with former elementary school teacher Mike Cronley, now Founder and CEO of Class Composer.
In this episode, Matt speaks with former middle- and high-school science teacher Lissa Johnson, now Founder and CEO of Mosa Mack Science.
In this episode, Matt speaks with former middle school math teacher Kiana Porter-Isom, now Chief Improvement Officer with Reading Horizons.
In this episode, Matt speaks with former high school English teacher Cris Slotoroff now Manager of Client Partnerships with The Juice Learning.
Courtney Johnson
author of Career Cheat Codes · Culinary Care
1 appearance on this show
Dr. David Thomas
Author, Podcaster & Director of Family Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries · Daystar Counseling Ministries
1 appearance on this show
Amanda Lanicek
Springtown ISD
1 appearance on this show
Susan Casey
Pear Deck Learning
1 appearance on this show
Jess Hammond
Frog Street
1 appearance on this show
Ivey Harrison
YouScience
1 appearance on this show
Laura Litton
LiveSchool
1 appearance on this show
Caelan Boone
Swing Education
1 appearance on this show
David Thomas
RethinkEd
1 appearance on this show
Marybeth Schultz
Edpuzzle
1 appearance on this show
Tyler Post
CrowdComfort
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Janna Tolleson
Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishers
1 appearance on this show
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Always A Teacher Podcast is hosted by Matt Gambino. The show is categorised under business (careers) and has published 31 episodes.
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