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From Teacher to Business Intelligence with Jim Long (opens the original)
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What if your next career could combine problem-solving, data, creativity, and the communication skills you already developed as a teacher? In this episode of Beyond the Classroom, Megan Johnson talks with former middle and high school math teacher Jim about his transition from 14 years in the classroom to a career in business intelligence and data analytics. Jim shares how he discovered the field, taught himself the technical skills he needed, built a portfolio, and ultimately landed a data anal
#117: The Messy Middle: How Amy Chose Growth Over Staying Comfortable (opens the original)
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What if you don't hate teaching... but you know you're ready for something new? After 19 years in education, Amy isn't running away from the classroom, she's searching for a career that challenges her in new ways while allowing her to use the skills she's spent years building. In this Messy Middle conversation, Amy shares what it's really like to navigate the uncertainty of a career transition while still teaching full-time. From narrowing down career options and battling imposter syndrome to qu
#116: How to Balance Teaching AND a Career Transition (opens the original)
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Trying to balance a full-time teaching job while also navigating a career transition can feel completely overwhelming. In this episode of Beyond the Classroom, I’m talking about how to realistically manage both without burning yourself out in the process. We’ll talk about: Why trying to “do it all” usually backfires How to create sustainable momentum during the school year What actually deserves your limited time and energy Why consistency matters more than intensity Practical ways to protect yo
#115: What If You’re Going Back to School… But Still Want Out? (opens the original)
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Are you getting ready to head back to school… while still knowing deep down that you want a career change? In this episode of Beyond the Classroom, I’m talking to the teachers who are carrying a mix of emotions right now—disappointment, frustration, exhaustion, uncertainty, and maybe even guilt for not having transitioned out yet. We’ll talk about: Why going back to school does NOT mean your transition failed The emotional pressure teachers feel at the end of summer How to stop comparing your ti
#114: The Messy Middle: How Kim Kept Moving Forward When Everything Changed (opens the original)
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What happens when your life falls apart… at the same time you’re trying to rebuild it? When Kim Reed left teaching, it wasn’t part of a carefully planned transition, it was a breaking point. After 14 years as a middle school band director, Kim found herself physically unable to keep going. She didn’t have a plan. She didn’t have a safety net, and she had no idea what was next. In this deeply honest Messy Middle conversation, Kim shares what it really looks like to walk away from everything you t
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