Life After Teaching: From Teacher to Business Owner

About this episode

Tem interviews Laura Cross about her transition from teaching to entrepreneurship and the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

DESCRIPTION: In this episode, Tem interviews Laura Cross, a former primary school teacher and founder of Inventors and Makers. They discuss Laura's transition from teaching to entrepreneurship, the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of creativity in education. Laura shares insights on franchising her business, the role of 'inventioneers', and how teachers can leverage their skills in new ventures. The conversation emphasises the need for teachers to explore alternative career paths while maintaining their passion for education. If you would like to enquire about trauma-informed training, please contact Tem at tem@helpingteachersthrive.com or book a call: https://calendly.com/tem-helpingteachersthrive/60 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Teachers possess valuable transferable skills that can be applied in business. The importance of creativity in education is often overlooked in traditional teaching environments. Leaving teaching doesn't mean abandoning it forever; teachers can return if needed. The role of 'inventioneers' allows teachers to maintain their passion while running their own businesses. Teachers should assess their priorities and find opportunities that…

People in this episode

Host: Tem Ezimokhai

Guest: Laura Cross

Topics covered

• teacher transition
• entrepreneurship
• creativity in education
• COVID-19 challenges
• franchising
• alternative career paths

Keywords

• teacher skills
• business ownership
• creativity
• education
• inventioneers
• career paths
• franchising

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Inventors and Makers

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