Celebrating 100 Episodes: Our Top Education Podcast Episodes for Working Beyond the Classroom
This week, we’re celebrating a great milestone — the 100th episode of the Educator Forever Podcast.
Every Wednesday, we release new episodes designed to empower and support educators like you – whether you’re in the classroom or pursuing new career opportunities. Over the past 100 weeks, we’ve produced some of the best education podcast episodes, sharing insights, advice, and real stories to help you thrive wherever you are in your education journey.
Each week, we bring you:
Exclusive interviews with former teachers who have successfully transitioned into new roles, leaders in the education space, and more
Career advice to help you navigate your next steps
Job search strategies to land positions that align with your passion and skills
Wellness tips to keep you balanced, energized, and inspired
As we celebrate this milestone, we’re reflecting on some of our favorite and top podcast episodes. Explore them below and discover why Educator Forever is one of the best podcasts for teachers leaving the classroom.
15 Best Education Podcast Episodes for Teachers Beyond the Classroom
Podcast Episodes For Teachers Considering a Career Change / Leaving Teaching
Only teachers can truly understand what educators go through when thinking about pursuing other career options. From grappling with the fear of losing your identity to questioning whether you’ll ever find meaningful work outside the classroom, the process of leaving teaching can feel overwhelming and even isolating.
The episodes below talk you through what educators go through when moving beyond the classroom so you can navigate your journey with more clarity and confidence.
You’ll be guided through the phases and find reassurance that there is a path forward for you — one that leads to rewarding, impactful work. Start here and use these education podcast episodes as your companion as you explore and dream about what’s next.
Episode 36: Should I Leave Teaching?
Episode 43: Reimagine What it Means to Be an Educator
Episode 82: Stages of an Educator's Career Journey with April Brown
Best Curriculum Podcast Episodes
If you enjoy creating engaging, meaningful learning experiences for students, curriculum development could be a great career path for you. The education podcast episodes below offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to work in this field, along with practical advice and strategies to help you if you think this is the path you want to pursue.
You’ll get clarity on whether becoming a curriculum developer is the right direction for you and get an inside look at both what it’s like to work at a curriculum development agency and what it’s like designing education content that impacts students and educators across the world.
Episode 46: Should I Go Into Curriculum Development?
Episode 79: Behind the Scenes at a Curriculum Development Agency
Education Podcast Episodes If You’re Feeling Stuck
If you’re feeling stuck as a teacher or you’re unsure of your next career move, you’re not alone. It’s common to face these moments of uncertainty and feeling “stuck,” but there are ways to find your path forward.
Through the episodes below, you’ll get valuable insights and strategies to help you navigate these challenging moments and discover a way to break through.
Episode 55: Reframing Rejection
Episode 64: How to Get Unstuck
Episode 74: Moving Beyond Fear
Best Episodes if You’re Applying to Education Jobs Other Than Teaching
Applying for alternative jobs for teachers can feel daunting, but with the right mindset and preparation, you can approach this process with greater confidence and ease. Explore the episodes below for great advice and insider tips to help you (and your application) stand out and make a lasting impression.
Episode 72: Resume and Cover Letter Tips
Episode 76: Preparing for Interviews Beyond the Classroom
Our Best Education Business Podcast Episodes
If you’re dreaming of starting your own education business, you might be wondering how to turn your vision into reality and build an impactful education business.
Whether your ideal business involves course creation, educational consulting, curriculum development, education research, education coaching, online teaching/tutoring, or even starting a nonprofit, there are endless possibilities.
Check out the episodes below to dive into the essentials of starting an education business, from developing your business idea to navigating the foundational steps.
Episode 42: How to Start an Education Business
Episode 75: Using Design Thinking to Build an Impactful Education Business
Best Education Podcast Episodes If You Want to Start a School
If the idea of creating a new, innovative school excites you, draw inspiration from those who have successfully made it happen! The episodes below feature journeys of educational leaders bringing fresh ideas to education.
You’ll hear how they got started and walk away with ideas for starting a school and making a lasting impact. Tune in to gain the knowledge and motivation needed to make it a reality.
Episode 94: Innovating Education with Mimosa Jones Tunney of The School House
Episode 91: Starting and Supporting Schools with David K. Richards
Episode 54: Starting Teacher-Led Microschools with Amar Kumar of KaiPod Learning
Get More Inspiration – Explore More Conversations for Educators
The education podcast episodes in this blog post are just some of the highlights in our 100 episode-collection. Explore even more content at EducatorForever.com/Podcast or wherever you enjoy listening to podcasts.
Whether you’re looking to explore new career paths within education and/or working on developing the right mindset so you can find success beyond the classroom, our podcast has something for everyone looking to find rewarding work in education outside of the classroom.
Our wide selection of episodes features educators thriving in a variety of flexible roles, from EdTech to education consulting, instructional coaching, curriculum designing, writing, and beyond.
And if you’re looking for more personalized support, sign up for the Beyond the Classroom Starter Kit, where we’ve helped thousands of educators reimagine their careers and lives.