Making an Impact Outside of the Classroom

Download or read book Making an Impact Outside of the Classroom written by Starr Sackstein and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-07-31 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Educators, you can continue to make an impact after you’re ready to leave the classroom! This handy, comprehensive resource will help you explore alternative career paths in education that will still allow you to use the skillsets and unique qualifications you developed as a teacher or leader. Bestselling author Starr Sackstein begins by helping you decide whether you want to move into another position or leave altogether. She then shows you how to seek opportunities, take risks, network, and prepare for interviews. Next, she presents a wide variety of career pathways for educators, including school and district-based options, consulting work, EdTech opportunities, publishing jobs, higher education, and more! Starr also answers frequently asked questions such as how much you should charge and whether you need additional degrees. Throughout, there are fascinating case studies highlighting people who have left to do alternate jobs and their top takeaways. An accompanying video series offers even more advice from a wide variety of educators who have switched roles. With this helpful guide, you’ll feel empowered to courageously restart – and continue to leave a legacy in education.