My teacher transition

From Overwhelmed to Taking Control

A couple years ago, I was where many of you might be right now—drowning in the classroom and feeling like there was no way out. With ungraded papers, parent conferences, report cards and unpaid hours of work hanging over my head, the stress was relentless. I was constantly worried about making ends meet, and I didn’t see a clear path forward. But one day, I made the decision that I wasn’t going to live the rest of my life with this crushing stress. I made the decision to get out.

To start, I learned everything I could about corporate roles and resumes. I made templates and profiles, networked and connected, and learned how the corporate world works. I saw the interviews roll in, and for the first time, I felt like I was in control. It wasn’t easy—there were setbacks along the way—but with determination and discipline, I made a change that led to happiness and stress-free living with more time and energy for my family and myself.