43 episodes

Classroom teachers and school leaders often wonder what it would be like to transition from working at a school to working for an education company or in corporate America. Join Carrie Conover (e2e founder) as she interviews educators who have gone from the classroom to the boardroom. Carrie will also share tips and tricks to finding and nailing your first role outside the classroom.

Classroom to Boardroom with Carrie Conover Carrie Conover

    • Education
    • 4.9 • 34 Ratings

Classroom teachers and school leaders often wonder what it would be like to transition from working at a school to working for an education company or in corporate America. Join Carrie Conover (e2e founder) as she interviews educators who have gone from the classroom to the boardroom. Carrie will also share tips and tricks to finding and nailing your first role outside the classroom.

    Open Role for Transitioning Educators (Job 1): Professional Learning Facilitator

    Open Role for Transitioning Educators (Job 1): Professional Learning Facilitator

    Calling all #bilingual PreK-5 educators! Are you looking for a role at an education company? I've got the job for you:Bilingual Professional Learning Specialist🧠 Must live in Texas, Florida, or Puerto Rico🧠 Experience in early childhood education🧠 Fluent in Spanish and English (speaking and writing)🧠 Ability to present virtually and in person in English and Spanish🧠 Able to travel 20%This is a contract position that may turn into a full-time position.
     
    To apply, send an email to recruiting@ccincg.com 
    subject line: Bilingual (Spanish) PLS
    Please include an introduction and resume.
     
    The job is posted on March 18, 2024.

    • 5 min
    I Quit Teaching: What Happened 10 Years Later

    I Quit Teaching: What Happened 10 Years Later

    When I knew it was time to leave teaching, it was a tough decision. I wanted a career that would allow me to make a difference in the world and within education, but I also wanted growth, more money, and goals and aspirations.
    10 years later, I’ve left teaching, worked for two different EdTech companies, and created two successful businesses.
    Here’s how I managed to network as a newly former teacher to land my first role outside of the classroom, use my transferable skills from teaching to excel in my customer success role, and turn those skills into the foundation of my career as an entrepreneur.
    Learn more at CarrieConover.com

    • 14 min
    Chelsea Moore: A Unique EdTech Career Story

    Chelsea Moore: A Unique EdTech Career Story

    Not everyone transitions directly from teaching full-time to EdTech. There are a ton of different ways in which those working in education find themselves looking for more. Even though you’re not in a teaching role, maybe you’ve found that the path to your ideal role isn’t as straightforward as you imagined.
    We’ll explore how Chelsea Moore landed her role with the Texas Education Agency, what that role looks like, self expression in the workplace, and Chelsea’s advice on networking.
    Having never taught in the classroom, here’s why Chelsea joined Classroom to Boardroom and how it helped her transition into her first role outside of education.

    www.carrieconover.com

    • 35 min
    From Teacher to State Partnership Manager with Jen M.

    From Teacher to State Partnership Manager with Jen M.

    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 smoothe 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.
    www.carrieconover.com

    • 25 min
    From Teacher to Business Development Representative with Abby P.

    From Teacher to Business Development Representative with Abby P.

    Looking to leave teaching but hesitant to commit because you still love it? Abby Prouty was in the same boat several years ago, until she took the Classroom to Boardroom Full Course and gained the momentum she needed to transition.
    In this episode of the Classroom to Boardroom Podcast, host Carrie Conover sits down with Abby to discuss why she left teaching and her journey to becoming a former teacher. They then walk through the hard and soft skills crucial to her role as well as the differences she sees since her latest promotion.
    Finally, Abby explores how the Course supported her through finally deciding to make the leap and land her first role as a Business Development Representative at Discovery Education.
    Learn more about our courses and community at www.carrieconover.com

    • 22 min
    Back to School When You Didn’t Land a Job Outside the Classroom

    Back to School When You Didn’t Land a Job Outside the Classroom

    So you didn’t get the job before back to school. Setting up your classroom is probably the last thing you want to do after you’ve invested so much time and money into perfecting your resume, interviewing, and networking. But you’re not done yet.
    In this episode of the Classroom to Boardroom podcast, host Carrie Conover discusses what you can do to help your transition while facing back to school.
    With Carrie, you’ll explore your personal finances, refresh your resume, find communities, reflect on your teaching career, and put together a plan for the coming months. Carrie even shares a story about her own transition from teaching to EdTech to keep you inspired in your job search.
     
    www.carrieconover.com

    • 14 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
34 Ratings

34 Ratings

Kimber Lynn E ,

So. Much. Information!

One of Carrie’s podcast was sent to me and I was hooked. Then I received information on her Classroom to Boardroom course and the amount of information you receive is amazing. I highly recommend her!

yogayourheartoutwithdeb ,

Inspiring

I stumbled upon this podcast with a random google search. I always wondered about what other opportunities were out there for teachers who needed something more or different. This podcast opened my eyes. Thank you for sharing your story and leading others. I look forward to more episodes.

Dr. S 2021 ,

Teacher 2 Teacher advice

It’s so useful and practical to hear straight from teachers who have completed their transitions. I am so grateful for their easily implemented advice to help me on my journey. Kudos to Carrie for coaching and showcasing these success stories.

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