12 Teacher Skills That Transfer to Tech

Thinking about transitioning from teaching to tech? Here are 12 skills you’ve honed in the classroom that can transfer to tech.

What NOT to Say to a Teacher Leaving the Profession (and What to Say Instead)

The influence of a good teacher can never be erased. I know they mean well, but when you’re in that fragile stage of your transition out of teaching where your self-preservation is trying to stifle your guilt and your courage is frequently submitting to your doubts, the words you hear matter. If you’re wanting to

Dealing With Self-Doubt

Self-doubt is not a sign you’re doing something wrong; it’s a sign you’re doing something different. I spent some time this morning journaling about self-doubt. And since this is a common reaction during periods of change, I decided to share my thoughts with you – Self-doubt is a normal, natural and expected part of any transition.

Combating Teacher Guilt

Teachers aren’t in it for the income; they’re in it for the outcome. A teacher is like a candle. It consumes itself to light others. With quotes like that, it’s no wonder that many teachers (myself included) feel immense guilt at leaving the classroom. We KNOW it’s an important job. We KNOW we’re making a

Leap of Faith

Letting go is scary. We grasp onto what we know. Some of the best places can only be reached by taking a leap of faith. It’s actually happening. After 20 years in the classroom and just over one year since I coded my first, “Hello World,” I’ve taken the first concrete steps towards a new