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 is a business podcast hosted by Matt Gambino, with 31 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Matt Gambino hosts Always A Teacher Podcast, a business show with 31 episodes published.

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  Episode #31

  #031 Amanda Lanicek: Chief Technology Officer

  Jan 25, 202638 minS4

  <p>Is it possible to lead a district’s technology department without a background in networking or computer science?</p><p>For Amanda Lanicek, the answer is a resounding "yes." In this episode, we explore her fascinating pivot from the classroom to Digital Learning Coach, and eventually to the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Springtown ISD. Amanda proves that while technical skills can be learned, the leadership and management skills forged in the classroom are the true drivers of district success.</p><b>The Unlikely CTO:</b> Amanda shares her journey of stepping into a highly technical leadership ro...

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  Episode #30

  #030 Courtney Johnson: Account Executive

  Dec 15, 202527 minS3

  <p>Can setting boundaries actually make you a better advocate for your students?</p><p>For Courtney Johnson, the journey from Special Education teacher to District Administrator, and finally to edtech Account Executive and Entrepreneur, wasn't just about climbing a ladder—it was about expanding her sphere of impact. In this episode, Courtney shares how she leverages her deep expertise in Special Education and her personal experience as a mother to champion literacy and numeracy tools that actually work.</p><b>The Parent-Professional Bridge:</b> Courtney shares the deeply personal story of her own daughter’s speech delay and how witn...

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  Episode #29

  #029 Susan Casey: Account Executive

  Dec 2, 202527 minS3

  <p>Is your curiosity the key to your next career chapter?</p><p>For Susan Casey, the path to the classroom—and eventually out of it—was anything but traditional. Starting as a dedicated PTA volunteer before becoming a credentialed teacher later in life, Susan has always followed her curiosity. Today, she is an Account Executive for Pear Deck Learning, where she continues to impact education on a massive scale. In this episode, Susan shares how staying curious and saying "yes" to professional development opened doors she never knew existed.</p><b>The "Accidental" Educator:</b> Susan shares her unique jour...

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  Episode #28

  #028 Laura Busch: Customer Success Lead

  Nov 25, 202530 minS3

  <p>Do you feel like your skills are limited to the walls of your classroom?</p><p>For Laura Busch, transitioning from an 18-year teaching career to the corporate world was a strategic move. In this episode, Laura shares how she went from Instructional Technology Coach to Regional Customer Success Lead at Linewize, a global provider of student digital safety solutions.</p><p>Laura pulls back the curtain on what Customer Success really means in edtech and why former educators are uniquely qualified to lead these teams.</p><b>The Player-Coach Model:</b> Laura explains her dual role as a...

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  Episode #27

  #027 Jess Hammond: Senior Director of Learning and Development

  Nov 19, 202522 minS3

  <p>Is the teacher guilt of leaving the classroom holding you back from your next chapter? For Jess Hammond, the decision to leave her Pre-K students was heart-wrenching, but it opened the door to a career where she now impacts thousands of classrooms instead of just one.</p><p>In this episode, Jess opens up about the emotional reality of transitioning out of Early Childhood Education (ECE) and how she landed a dream role at Frog Street, a company that perfectly aligns with her passion for little learners.</p><b>The Emotional Toll</b>: Jess discusses the very real teacher...

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