Always A Teacher Podcast
What happens when you decide to leave teaching and pursue the next chapter in your career? The Always A Teacher podcast provides teachers with insights and advice for breaking into the EdTech space. Hosted by Matt Gambino, the nation's top trainer of EdTech industry professionals, Always a Teacher features wide-ranging interviews with former teachers and administrators who share their stories about transitioning from the classroom to EdTech, and how they apply their unique skills and passion for students to a business setting.
Always A Teacher Podcast
#021 Marybeth Schultz: School Partnerships Manager
How do you translate a rich career as a teacher and administrator into a new role in EdTech, especially when you don't see yourself as a "salesperson"? Where do you find the confidence to take that leap?
In this episode, Matt talks with Marybeth Schultz, School and District Success Manager at Edpuzzle, who shares her inspiring journey from the classroom to a role she defines as a "relationship builder" and "thought partner." Marybeth’s story is a powerful guide for any educator who has felt that "inkling" for a change but is hesitant about leaving the world of education behind.
In this episode, you'll hear:
Why Marybeth reframes her role as "teaching every day" and how this mindset can help educators find an authentic fit in a business environment.
- Actionable advice on how to build confidence and "practice using your voice" even before you leave your current school.
- The importance of being patient with yourself, embracing discomfort as a path to growth, and accepting that the journey won't be linear.
- How to leverage your professional network for support and mentorship to navigate the challenges of a career transition.
The Always A Teacher podcast is for educators who are considering a transition from the classroom to the EdTech industry. Host Matt Gambino, founder of Propel Skills, the number one sales training firm serving EDU and EdTech businesses exclusively, taps into his network to bring you the stories, secrets, and skills you need to make the move.
Learn more about sales training for your EdTech team at propelskills.com.
Thinking about transitioning? Explore your path with our EdTech Transition Checklist to get started!
