Educator Forever

Dr. Laura C. Chávez-Moreno – author, award-winning researcher, social scientist, and assistant professor at UCLA – joins us on the podcast today! 📚✨ In this NEW episode, Chávez-Moreno discusses her journey from teaching Spanish in Philadelphia to pursuing a PhD in Los Angeles during a teacher hiring freeze. As the author of “How Schools Make Race: Teaching Latinx Racialization in America,” Chávez-Moreno delves into why she wrote her book, which explores how schools contribute to racialization, focusing on bilingual education and Latinx students. She also advocates for incorporating ethnic studies into bilingual programs to combat racist ideas, and she emphasizes the need for a progression in teaching about race. 💫 Listen to hear more about: ✅ How schools can improve their approach to teaching about race ✅ Adopting an inquiry stance when teaching ✅ Connecting with like-minded teachers Check it out ⬇ #EducationReform #BilingualEducation #TeachingRace #RaceInAmerica #EquityInEducation #TeacherLife #AuthorLife

We all want our path to success to be linear, but the truth is, it rarely is. Setbacks on your career journey are inevitable, but they don’t have to define you or hold you back. 💯 Obstacles may feel overwhelming at first, but they’re often opportunities in disguise — opportunities for growth and future success. How you handle those challenges can make all the difference. In this NEW episode, I’m sharing 4️⃣ powerful tips to help you turn setbacks into comebacks. Learning how to leverage setbacks is key to moving forward with confidence. ✨ Listen to hear more about: ✔️ How your mindset shapes your outcome, especially during tough times ✔️ Why looking ahead is a proven strategy for long-term success ✔️ Understanding that sometimes things just don’t work out — and how to accept it and grow from it Check it out 👇 #CareerChange #TeacherTransition #TransitioningTeachers #LifeAfterTeaching #TeachersOfLinkedIn #CareerChangers

Applying for jobs beyond the classroom can feel like a rollercoaster at times. 🎢 One moment you’re filled with hope, thinking you’ve found the perfect opportunity, and the next you’re staring at a rejection email. It can be gut-wrenching, but it's a natural part of the process. 💯 In this NEW blog post, explore effective ways to deal with rejection and use it as fuel on your journey. 👇 #TeacherTransition #TransitioningTeachers #TeacherProblems #TeacherStruggles #JobSearch #CareerAdvice

As educators, we tend to underestimate our experience, expertise, and even our potential beyond the classroom.✨ Education writing can open doors to new opportunities (in publishing and beyond!) and is a way for you to make a broader impact in education. Check out our latest blog post to explore ways you can use writing to shape your career beyond the classroom. 💫 #TeacherCareerChange #EducationWriting #EducationCareers #TeacherIdeas #BeyondTheClassroom

In this NEW episode, I chat with Matt McGee, founder of MRM Education — a tutoring and college admissions consultancy that promotes academic curiosity, mental health, and confidence in students. 🙌 With over a decade of experience as an admissions specialist, consultant, and tutor, Matt's intensive mentorship method has helped hundreds of students raise their grades and gain admission to Ivy Plus schools. In our conversation, Matt shares insights on building a business, the challenges of burnout, and the importance of staying connected to the core mission of supporting students' long-term success. 🌟 Tune in to hear about: 💡 How “disabilities” are actually advantages when applying to college 💡 Recognizing when you’re overwhelmed and not fighting it 💡 How focusing on impact fuels Matt’s success Check it out 👇 #CollegeAdmissions #Tutoring #StudentSuccess #MentalHealthMatters #Neurodiversity #HigherEducation

In this NEW episode, I share about my journey from kindergarten teacher to entrepreneur, walking you through the five pivotal stages of my career. 💫 It's a story that starts with the birth of my daughter and leads to me eventually having to hire employees for my growing business. As Educator Forever continues to evolve, it's fun to reflect and look back on where it all started. ✨ Listen to hear about: ✅ Taking that first step by sending an email ✅ How growing the business came organically ✅ Why learning is always at the center of what I do #Teacherpreneur #Edupreneur #TeachersinBusiness #EducationBusiness #EdupreneurTips #BusinessGrowth Check it out ⬇

Does the thought of networking feel awkward or "salesy" to you? 😬 In this NEW blog post, explore helpful strategies and tips so you can make connections and build relationships authentically! Whether you're an educator starting a business or looking to work outside the classroom, check it out 👇 #Networking #NetworkingForTeachers #BusinessNetworking #TeacherTips #TeachersInBusiness #BeyondTheClassroom

If you're a teacher looking for career options beyond the classroom, Educator Forever is hosting a FREE Virtual Open House event this weekend! 🤩 Through interactive sessions on Saturday (10/5) and Sunday (10/6), you’ll discover exciting career pathways, gain insights from fun interactive workshops, and get clarity and guidance on your next career step. You’ll also have the opportunity to win prizes (career-related) for every live session you attend! 🎉 Can’t attend live? Recordings will be available! Sign up now (it’s FREE!) to start your career beyond the classroom!👇 #TeachersOfLinkedIn #TeacherCareerChange #TeacherTransition #TransitioningTeachers #TeacherSupport

NEW on the podcast 🤩 Georgia O’Keefe and Christine Zuppa are the co-founders of the Making the Grade Project, with a mission to empower educators starting with the very beginning of their careers. 👩🏫 While they specialize in helping teachers in their home state of Massachusetts to pass the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), they support teachers everywhere in setting up their classrooms and careers for success. Both Georgia and Christine spent over a decade in K-12 classrooms before deciding it was time to make a change and support education in a different way. 💫 In this episode, Christine and Georgia share about their educator journeys, how to best support new teachers, and how their business has evolved over the years. Listen to hear more about: ✅ How Christine and Georgia started helping teachers ✅ The importance of executive functioning in teacher training ✅ Setting realistic boundaries when exploring new opportunities Check it out ⬇ #TeacherSupport #NewTeachers #NewTeacherSupport #TeacherTraining #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeacherSuccess

NEW on the podcast ✨ Renes Lophanor is the author of "I Still Love Teaching Despite Having All the Reasons in the World to Quit," where he shares his insights and methods to help other educators. A language teacher in England and a passionate musician, Renes plays various instruments and performs across Europe. 💫 In this episode, Renes shares about his journey in education — from his frustrations with the system to the deep connections he builds with his students. He discusses his philosophy on teaching, emphasizing building strong relationships with students, fostering a deep love for learning, and nurturing their unique potential. Tune in to hear more about: ✅ How Renes loves teaching but despises the education system ✅ The importance of loving and supporting students as their authentic selves ✅ How Renes draws on his own experiences as a student to guide his work as a teacher Check it out ⬇ #Education #EducationSystem #TeacherTruth #TeacherTalk #TeacherSupport #TeacherInspiration