“I’ve decided to unenroll.”, I told my advisor, though I’d only started the education leadership program about 6 weeks prior. When I decided to enroll in the program, I knew I was done teaching. Becoming an administrator seemed like the “right” next step. By mid-semester, it was clear that I’d made a mistake. I enjoyed deepening my pedagogy and learning more about the inner workings of education administration. It was definitely interesting, but it wasn’t exciting. While tea

All teachers have had days that seem to drag on forever. We've given up weekends, holidays, and time with our families or hobbies in the name of work. On our hardest days, we've probably all wondered what it would be like to transition into a new career outside the classroom that leaves more room for, well... living life. I've been there. Looking back, here are the five signs that showed me it was definitely time to leave the classroom. If you've been wondering whether it's t

I was smiling so hard my cheeks were starting to hurt. After some negotiating, I’d just opened the email with my updated offer letter for my new role. In that moment, I was making $60,000 a year. Just two weeks later, I’d be starting a more senior role at a new organization, earning more than $90,000 a year. When I left the classroom eight months earlier, this kind of money wasn't even on my radar. My current role – the first job I'd landed after teaching – paid $60,000 a y