Educator Forever

Written by: Lily Jones Teacher Advocate
  • Summary

  • There’s a lot that needs to change in education. But there are inspiring movements going on too! At Educator Forever, we believe teachers need to be at the forefront of education reform and be empowered to create career pathways that work for them. Do you ever think about leaving the classroom but have absolutely no idea what else you could do? You may not realize it yet, but you have acquired highly valuable skills throughout your teaching journey, and there is unlimited potential for you to use them. Tune in each week to hear about career opportunities that will help you achieve the income, impact, and freedom you’ve always dreamed of. The best part? You can do all of this without having to leave the world of education entirely. In addition to showing you the many ways you can expand your impact beyond the classroom, we’ll introduce you to inspiring leaders in education. Want to learn about new research? Looking to get familiar with innovative approaches to teaching and learning? We’ve got you covered. Your host, Lily Jones, is a former kindergarten and first-grade teacher who transitioned out of the classroom to work in curriculum design, writing content for ed tech companies and even launching her own educational product-based business. After quadrupling her teaching income, she realized she could help other teachers do the same. Now Lily runs Educator Forever, where she empowers teachers to expand their impact beyond the classroom, and Educator Forever Agency, where she works with a team of educators to create inspiring curricula. For more helpful resources, head to www.educatorforever.com.
    Copyright 2024 Lily Jones, Teacher Advocate
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Episodes
  • 110. Teaching About Climate Change with Bobby Donohue of Planet Bonehead
    Nov 20 2024

    Bobby Donohue is the founder of Planet Bonehead, an innovative educational platform that revolutionizes the way climate change is taught in schools. With over 15 years of experience in educational content development, Bobby is dedicated to providing teachers with the knowledge resources and support they need to effectively educate young learners about environmental issues. His work focuses on empowering educators to inspire the next generation to tackle climate challenges with optimism and empowerment and prepare today's kids for tomorrow's careers in green tech and steam fields.

    In this episode, Bobby tells us how he came up with Planet Bonehead, why he’s so focused on climate change, and why you got to keep taking that shot.

    For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode110.

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    22 mins
  • 109. From Burnout to Balance
    Nov 13 2024

    In this episode, I talk about strategies for overcoming burnout and how to shift from burnout to balance. I get into the importance of recognizing possibilities, setting boundaries, and prioritizing tasks. I want teachers to consider alternative careers or flexible roles within education, weighing constraints like salary and childcare. You need to prioritize self-care rituals and delegating tasks to achieve work-life balance. Hopefully if you’re not stressed out now, you’ll bookmark this episode to listen to when you’re feeling burnout.

    For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode109.

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    13 mins
  • 108. Following Your Passions with Bryson Tarbot of That Music Teacher
    Nov 6 2024

    Bryson Tarbet is a passionate advocate for inclusive music education, as well as a business owner and podcaster. He started his career as a pre-K to sixth grade general music teacher and during his tenure as an educator, Bryson spent a transformative year as part of an elementary school intervention team where he discovered his passion for working with students with disabilities. Drawing from this experience and his personal journey as a neurodiverse individual, Bryson advocates strongly for creating sensory and emotionally inclusive classrooms. Now, as the founder of That Music Teacher, LLC, Bryson channels his dedication to music education into sharing diverse perspectives on issues relevant to educators.

    In this episode, Bryson and I discuss his journey, as well as his love for music education. Bryson also highlights the importance of professional development for music educators, shares insights on starting a business, and emphasizes the personal growth that comes from embracing one's unique approach to teaching and coaching.

    For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode108.

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    23 mins

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