Go Beyond Teaching
Let’s stop pretending burnout is normal.
It’s not. It’s what happens when good teachers keep giving to a system that keeps taking.
I know because I lived it.
In my last year of teaching, I was running two computers at once—typing with both hands just to stay ahead of the chaos. Seven-hour lesson plans no one read. Ignored in meetings. Called difficult for speaking up. Told maybe a man could hear low pitches better than me because he was male.
That’s when I realized something life-changing:
I didn’t hate teaching.
I hated what it had become.
You’re not broken. You’re being used up by a broken system.
And now, I help teachers like you reclaim your time, your confidence, and your next chapter.
It's not quitting.
It's how you rise like a phoenix from the ashes of burnout.
Check out the podcast!
If you're burned out, questioning your career, or just tired of crying in your car before first period—this podcast is for you.
Each week, I share real talk on managing teacher stress, navigating burnout, and exploring what’s possible beyond the classroom. Whether you're still teaching, thinking about leaving, or already on your way out, you’ll get practical tips, job hunt strategies, and honest conversations that remind you: you’re not stuck, and you’re not alone.
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your audio lifelines.
Ready to talk it out?
If you’re unsure what’s next—but you know something has to change—let’s chat.
Book a free 20-minute Discovery Call. No pressure, no pitch.
Just clarity, support, and a fellow teacher who’s been there.
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Meet Vanessa
I’m Vanessa Jackson—former educator, now career coach, speaker, and host of the Teachers in Transition podcast.
After 25 years in classrooms across the country, I made the leap into corporate life—joining a Fortune 500 company in staffing and talent solutions. That’s where I learned what hiring managers are really looking for—and how often teachers are overlooked not because they lack skills, but because they don’t know how to translate them.
Now, I help burned-out educators navigate their own career transitions with strategy, support, and zero shame.
I’ve coached many teachers to land higher-paying jobs where the work actually stays at work by helping them rewrite their resumes, sharpen their interview skills, and regain their confidence.
Along the way, I’ve also become a certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and stress recovery nerd—because teachers deserve to feel good in their bodies and their lives.
If you’re wondering what’s next for you outside the classroom, I promise: you’re not underqualified. You’re undervalued. And that’s something we can fix.
