The Teacher Exodus

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A podcast hosted by Adam Christie and Dan Leeman aimed at helping teachers transition out of teaching and into the tech world.

Adam Christie and Dan Leeman


    • Aug 30, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 22m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Teacher Exodus

    How Did Adam Jump to Tech? The REAL Story Behind the Creation of The Teacher Exodus Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 18:27


    Navigating through leaving teaching, getting interviews, while trying to make sure he has some sort of job (teaching or not) come August. This episode includes tips about interviews, negotiations, leaving your position and finding Support in Our Facebook Group. http://www.TeacherExodus.com Join the Teacher Exodus Facebook Group --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adam-christie8/message

    Top 10 Signs Your Admin is Trying to Get Rid of You

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 15:12


    In Todays episode, Adam goes over the top 10 signs that your admin is trying to get rid of you and tips on how to get control of the situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adam-christie8/message

    Head of Customer Success at Demoflow, Mitch Belsley, Gives an Inspiring Interview about Transitioning to Customer Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 40:56


    Head of Customer Success at DemoFlow, and former teacher, sits for an interview with Adam and shares everything teachers need to know about transitioning to Customer Success. What did you get for a career in the Teacher Exodus Quiz? Go to Teacherexodus.com/Quiz Click Here to Contact Mitch on LinkedIn --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adam-christie8/message

    Clarissa Holleman, Recruiter and Former Teacher, Tells the Secret Do's and Don'ts When Applying to Tech Jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 38:26


    In todays episode, Adam interviews one of the experts in the "Teacher Exodus" Facebook group, Clarissa Holleman. She is a former teacher who knows how to navigate the waters of finding a tech job, as she now hires others in tech. Click Here to Find Clarissa on Tiktok Click Here to Contact Clarissa on LinkedIn --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adam-christie8/message

    How a Teachers Resume Should Look When Applying to Non-Teaching Jobs (According to a Hiring Manager!) Part 1 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 19:26


    In todays Episode, Dan Leeman talks about how he reviews Resumes, since he is a hiring manager and former teacher. He also gives Adam his tips to not end up in the "trash pile" ;) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adam-christie8/message

    Getting Chosen For An Interview (When You Aren't Qualified)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 20:24


    In todays episode, Adam talks with Dan Leeman about how to get jobs you feel you aren't qualified for when you read the job description. As Director of Solutions Consulting, Dan Leeman has hired numerous staff of all backgrounds and shares the keys to being chosen for an interview, and a position which you may feel you are not qualified for. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adam-christie8/message

    Transitioning from Teaching to Solutions Consulting (From a Solutions Consultant)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 35:12


    Dan Leeman, Director of Solutions Consulting at Solvvy, talks about his experience transitioning from teaching to solutions consulting. This is the last show under the title "Turning Point" after which it becomes "Teacher Exodus". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adam-christie8/message

    Why You Won't Quit Teaching Part 1 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 18:28


    Part 1 of "Why You Won't Quit Teaching" goes through the reasons teachers say that can't leave teaching and how to overcome them. Part 1 has a focus on salary and retirement. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adam-christie8/message

    Why You Won't Quit Teaching Part 2 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 10:18


    Part 2 of "Why You Won't Quit Teaching" where we talk about breaking your contract, the guilt of leaving your kids, and when you know you can make the jump. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adam-christie8/message

    How and Where to Find the Perfect Tech Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 12:37


    This is an episode talking about where to find the perfect post-teaching career. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adam-christie8/message

    4 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Before Leaving Teaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 12:34


    In the first episode of Turning Point, we go over the 4 questions you need to ask yourself as you're thinking of leaving teaching for tech. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adam-christie8/message

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