1st Edition
Making an Impact Outside of the Classroom: A Complete Guide to the Exciting Job Possibilities for Educators
Introduction: Preparing for the Future in an Evolving World
1. To Leave or Not to Leave, That Is the Question
2. What Happens Next?: Seeing Opportunities In Real-Time
3. Career Pathways
4. More Education?
5. School-Based or District-Based Options
6. Do I Want to Consult?
7. Edtech
8. Publishing
9. Social Media
10. School Law and Policy
11. Leaving a Legacy
Afterword: Courageously Restart
Biography
Starr Sackstein is a recovering perfectionist who is an assessment reforming enthusiast. Currently, she is the COO of Mastery Portfolio, an EdTech startup committed to helping schools move to standard-based communication. She was a high school English and journalism teacher for 16 years, a lead humanities learner for two years, a publisher and developmental editor, and social media manager. Starr is an author, blogger, and speaker committed to changing the way we do assessment nationally and globally. You can learn more about her work on her website MsSackstein.com, and you can follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter @MsSackstein.
“Thanks to Starr Sackstein, you can use this book to help you find new doors to share the talents teaching has provided you. … As a professional educator, you not only open doors for your students, but you also hold the key to your own future. This book will help you see what’s on the other side of your door.”—From the Foreword by Connie Hamilton, Author, Speaker, Coach/Consultant
