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The Teacher Drop-Out Academy

Drop the burnout. Break the rules. Reclaim your future.

A career transition program built to help overworked, undervalued educators break free from burnout and reclaim their future—on their terms.

The Teacher Drop-Out Academy is the ultimate online career accelerator that gives you the clarity, strategy, and confidence to own your worth, break free from burnout, and build a career where you are valued, energized, and thriving.

It’s Not Just a Program.

It’s a Movement.

The Teacher Drop-Out Academy isn’t about quitting—it’s about breaking free from the expectations that keep so many passionate educators stuck in exhaustion and burnout.

You are allowed to want more. Your values and priorities can evolve. You deserve a career that recognizes your brilliance and gives you the freedom to thrive both personally and professionally.

What You’ll Gain in This Online Coaching Experience:

  • Rewrite the Narrative: Break free from the toxic belief that leaving means failure and step into a future where you’re no longer stuck in survival mode.

  • Clarity & Confidence: Get crystal clear on your strengths, transferable skills, and next steps with guidance from a former hiring manager who knows what it takes to stand out.

  • Leverage Your Skills: Learn how to position your experience for new, fulfilling opportunities beyond the classroom.

  • Personalized Support: Whether you're just starting to explore your options or already deep in the job search, get tailored 1:1 coaching designed to meet you exactly where you are.

  • Build Your Personal Brand: Stand out with a compelling resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and networking strategies specifically designed for transitioning educators.

  • Done-for-You Tools: Access proven resume templates, cover letter frameworks, and ready-made scripts for networking, interviews, and salary negotiations.

  • Step-by-Step Career Roadmap: A structured plan that takes the guesswork out of your transition, ensuring you stay on track.

  • A Supportive Community: Join fellow educators breaking free from burnout and lifting each other up along the way.

  • Designed for Educators by an Educator: I’ve been in your shoes, faced the same fears, and know exactly how to help you translate your experience into a new career path.

  • Results-Driven Approach: Backed by real hiring insight and leadership experience, this program gives you clear, effective tools to navigate your next move with clarity and confidence.

  • Support Until You Land: Stay supported every step of the way, with direct access to expert guidance from start to signed offer.

Who This Is For:

  • Educators and leaders who feel undervalued, overworked, and stuck in survival mode.

  • Teachers who know they’re meant for more but aren’t sure what’s next.

  • Purpose-driven professionals who want to make a difference without sacrificing themselves in the process.

  • Anyone who’s ready to stop waiting for things to change and start creating the future they deserve.

Are you ready to start building your future today? Book a free discovery call to learn more.

You're not dropping out. You're rising up

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You're not dropping out. You're rising up •

Program Details

  • Phase 1: Drop the Burnout

    Envision A New Future:

    - Break free from exhaustion, guilt, and uncertainty.

    - Unlearn the belief that leaving means failure.

    - Reconnect with your strengths, values, and purpose to guide your next chapter.

    - Explore career paths that reflect your passions, priorities, and the impact you’re meant to make.

  • Phase 2: Break the Rules

    Rewrite Your Story:

    - Build a personal brand that opens doors to new opportunities.

    - Create a standout resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile that showcase your strengths and transferable skills.

    - Discover how to grow your network with intention, deepen your influence, and create opportunities that reflect your purpose.

  • Phase 3: Build Your Future

    Confidently Step Into Your Next Chapter:

    - Learn how to interview with power and purpose so you confidently communicate your impact.

    - Gain tools to advocate for your worth through salary negotiation strategies.

    - Develop a focused action plan that keeps you aligned, motivated, and moving toward your next chapter.

What Clients Are Saying

  • "This program is great, effective, and results-oriented which I appreciate so much! It has given me a sense that it’s possible to pivot, where in the past I’ve always felt defeated.”

  • “Carissa's program has helped me crack through the imposter syndrome we feel as educators and gave me the confidence to explain my transferable skills without slipping into teacher speak. You’ll feel like you’ve been working in private industry your whole career!"

  • "Discovering my purpose has been amazing! It’s helped me think about who I am, my passions, and what I’m good at. This will be really helpful during interviews. Before starting your program, I always told myself I’d take whatever job I could get. Now, I know I deserve more and I’m realizing it’s possible!”

  • “Carissa's encouragement and accessibility have been incredibly valuable. I truly appreciate knowing I can reach out at any time and that you'll respond when you're able. I also really enjoy being able to communicate through voice messages...it feels personal and convenient."

  • "This program gave me the language, clarity, and confidence I was missing. I finally know how to talk about my experience in a way that makes sense outside the classroom and it’s landing me interviews I never thought I’d qualify for."

  • "What I love most is how this program meets you where you are. Carissa doesn’t force a one-size-fits-all path. She helps you uncover your own. I feel seen, supported, and more empowered than I’ve felt in years."

Your all-in-one career strategy, resource hub, and support system to confidently transition from the classroom into your next chapter.