TEACHING:

"I love teaching, and I love the kids..." I know you do. So did I! But if you are wanting to know more about changing careers from teaching to instructional design for whatever reason, we are here to help for free. 

No, there is no catch- no, "Well, here is my first session for free, but if you want to know more...". This all started because of what I experienced when I decided to change careers from teaching to instructional design. 

When I first started looking at other possible options, I was met with a lot of obstacles that made me doubt myself, my abilities, and my resolve to do so. These obstacles included being made to feel guilty for "wanting to leave the children," individuals/programs offering to "help" but only for the low low cost of way more money than I had to spend, and being told I was "just a teacher." I wanted to offer teachers who were interested in this transition a different experience, one full of love, support, and compassion, where we focus on building each other up and learning together how to overcome these obstacles without putting ourselves into more debt than we already are. 

You are not "less than" or a "bad person" for wanting to do something new.  Any other professional would not be looked at twice for wanting to career switch, so please do not let others guilt you into staying if you're ready for something new. You have A LOT to offer, and we see you! And guess what?! So do many other people, including hiring managers!

There are many people who are willing to help those in their journey for free, or for a reasonable price, and this resource is designed to help guide you to those resources so you can decide what is best for your journey. There is no one way to become an instructional designer-in fact, you have already been doing most of the work of an ID during your time as a teacher (though it is very important to note there is a learning curve, and you will have to put in the effort to fill those knowledge gaps, but it is possible, and it is possible for free.) 

So if this is something you've always wanted to learn more about, come on in the water is fine! There is no commitment you have to make, or decision you have to make other than to yourself. We are just here to provide the details, judgement (and payment) free.