That New Teacher Next Door Podcast

So many teachers leave the profession… Not because they weren’t good teachers. But because they were in the wrong environment. In this episode, we’re talking about how to tell if a school will burn you out—before you...

Not every school deserves you. And once you understand that… Your entire job search changes. In this episode, we’re talking about:   Why teachers feel pressure to fit in everywhere How people-pleasing leads to...

“I didn’t get hired because I’m not experienced enough.” If that thought has ever crossed your mind… This episode is for you. Because the truth is: You’re probably not underqualified. You’re underselling yourself. In...

<p>Most teachers walk into interviews thinking:</p> <p>“I just need them to pick me.”</p> <p>But what if that mindset is exactly what’s holding you back?</p> <p>In this episode, we’re flipping the dynamic.</p>...

<p>If you’ve ever Googled “teacher interview buzzwords”…</p> <p>This episode is for you.</p> <p>Because the phrases you think are helping you stand out…</p> <p>Might actually be the reason you’re blending in.</p> <p>In...

<p>You can say all the “right” answers in an interview…</p> <p>And still not get the job.</p> <p>Why?</p> <p>Because it’s not just about what you say.</p> <p>It’s about how you show up.</p> <p>In this episode, we’re...

<p>“I’ve applied to 30+ schools and nobody has hired me… what am I doing wrong?”</p> <p>If you’ve ever asked that question, this episode is for you.</p> <p>Because the truth is…</p> <p>You might not be doing anything...

<p>If you’ve been told to apply to as many teaching jobs as possible…</p> <p>This episode is going to challenge everything you’ve been taught.</p> <p>Because the teachers getting multiple job offers?</p> <p>They’re not...

<p>Everyone says the same thing to new teachers:</p> <p>“Just get your foot in the door.”</p> <p>But what if that advice is the exact reason so many teachers burn out in their first few years?</p> <p>In this episode...

<p>If you’ve been applying to 20+ districts and hearing crickets, this episode is for you.</p> <p>Every year, I get messages from new teachers saying they’ve applied everywhere and still aren’t getting interviews. And...

<p>If you’ve ever:<br> • Declined summer school<br> • Stopped staying late<br> • Refused to work weekends<br> • Asked to meet during contract hours instead of after</p> <p>And been told you’re “not a team player”…</p>...

<p>You Were Trained to Feel Guilty for Leaving on Time</p> <p>If you’ve ever walked to your car at contract time and felt that tightness in your chest…</p> <p>Like someone is watching.<br> Like someone is judging.<br>...

<p>Teachers are told from the very beginning:</p> <p>“If you really care, you’ll sacrifice.”</p> <p>Stay late.<br> Take work home.<br> Be a team player.<br> Do more.<br> Give more.<br> Sacrifice more.</p> <p>In this...

<p>Burnout Isn’t a Time-Management Problem (It’s a Nervous System Problem)</p> <p>You don’t need another planner.</p> <p>You don’t need more discipline.</p> <p>You don’t need to “try harder.”</p> <p>In this episode...

<p>You know the one.</p> <p>She leaves at contract time.<br> Her classroom runs smoothly.<br> She doesn’t look stressed.<br> She’s planned ahead.<br> She doesn’t bring work home.</p> <p>And you can’t help but...