Success Story: Jennifer Moss, Two Decades in Teaching to EdTech
Intimidated by the idea of leaving teaching after investing so much time in the profession? Here’s how Jennifer Moss left teaching after two amazing decades.
In this episode of the Classroom to Boardroom Podcast, I sit down with Jennifer to discuss why she left teaching after 20 years and how she landed her role as a partnership manager with Discovery Education. We then explore what lead to her smooth and quick transition from the classroom as well as how TikTok can help when leaving teaching.
Finally, Jennifer and I delve into what her days look like in her EdTech role and how relationship building is a crucial part of her role.
You’ll Learn:
Why changing standards for teachers pushed Jennifer toward leaving teaching
How Jennifer left teaching after 20 years, and why that’s ok
How you can replicate Jennifer’s success to land a role in EdTech
Why Jennifer’s transition was smoothe and relatively fast
A Look Into the Episode…
[00:38] Jennifer tells her career story through teaching to EdTech.
[03:10] Carrie and Jennifer explore feeling guilt when leaving teaching.
[04:54] Carrie and Jennifer discuss being in EdTech and transitioning later in life.
[06:11] Jennifer explains how she transitioned quickly and how TikTok played a role in her transition.
[08:17] How changing state standards pushed Jennifer toward her transition.
[09:49] What Jennifer’s new role looks like with Discovery Education.
[11:56] How the Classroom to Boardroom Full Course and Community helped Jennifer in leaving teaching.
[12:44] Abby discusses the biggest differences between her roles at Discovery Education and Right at School.
[15:25] What are the hard and soft skills Jennifer uses most in her role?
[18:46] Advice Jennifer can offer transitioning educators.
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