Teacher Transition Podcast
Teacher Transition Podcast
Podcast Description
Are you a teacher navigating the next steps in your career? Whether you're transitioning into education, moving up the ranks, or stepping into a brand-new path beyond the classroom, this podcast is for you!
Join us as we share insights, real stories, and expert advice to help educators like you embrace change with confidence. From professional growth to career pivots, we’re here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Your transition starts now—let’s dive in!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Focuses on career transitions within and beyond the education sector, with episodes featuring topics such as moving from classroom roles to sales and consultancy, teaching abroad, and reinventing oneself in educational technology; Episode 1 highlights Samantha Stanley's transition from classroom teaching to curriculum sales, providing practical insights for educators considering similar paths.
Are you a teacher navigating the next steps in your career? Whether you’re transitioning into education, moving up the ranks, or stepping into a brand-new path beyond the classroom, this podcast is for you!
Join us as we share insights, real stories, and expert advice to help educators like you embrace change with confidence. From professional growth to career pivots, we’re here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Your transition starts now—let’s dive in!
In this episode of the Teachers Transition Podcast, host Alex Kirton sits down with Andy Rettke to explore his unique journey from being a high school teacher and wrestling coach in Plano, Texas, to running his own successful construction company, Sonoma Construction.
Andy shares how his experiences as a teacher, coach, and athlete shaped his resilience, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage people—skills that proved highly transferable to his career in construction. He reflects on the challenges of teaching during COVID, the personal sacrifices he made for his students, and the difficult decision to leave education to honor his commitments to his family and well-being.
Listeners will hear practical advice on transitioning careers, including how to leverage transferable skills, start small with side hustles, and gradually move toward a new professional path. Andy also provides insights for teachers on identifying trustworthy contractors, managing construction projects, and ensuring value in home improvement endeavors.
Throughout the conversation, Andy emphasizes the importance of self-care, support networks, and finding joy in both personal and professional life. He also encourages teachers to recognize that leaving the classroom doesn’t mean leaving education behind—there are many ways to positively impact kids and communities outside the traditional school system.
This episode is full of candid stories, actionable insights, and encouragement for teachers navigating transitions, whether moving up within education or pursuing entirely new career paths.
Resources & Contact:
Sonoma Construction: https://www.sonomaconstruction.com
Connect with Andy for advice on teaching, coaching, or construction projects.
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