"It's Like Having a Ringer in the Game" | Teacher Transition Expert Interview Series || EP 77
Episode 77
In this episode, Leena Marie Saleh (AKA the Edtech Guru) sits down with Cedric Scott, a former administrator turned Teacher Transition Expert and founder of @eduhustle165 This interview is filled with tips and tricks to make the transition out of the classroom a reality.
We discuss:
Why Cedric left teaching and why he wanted to make the transition
What has life been like post-transition
What does a day-to-day look like as a Project Associate
Importance and power of networking
How he built a community on Clubhouse
Ways that he continues to support educators
Tips and tricks to make a transition to a new career a reality
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Who is Cedric Scott?
Cedric Scott, Jr., M.Ed. is a former chemist, teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal. He is also the author of his self-published narrative, "Grade 3 to AP: Memoirs of a Black Male Educator."
Cedric enjoys being a stay-at-home dad to his son and a husband to his wife, who is also an educator. He currently works as an EdTech curriculum associate and is the creator of "Melanated Mathematics," math and financial literacy content in the context of black history and culture.
What about EDU Hustle?
EDU HUSTLE was founded by Cedric Scott, Jr., M.Ed. in 2021 to provide products and resources to educators, youth, and families under the premise of "EDUCATE.INVEST.EMPOWER."
➢ Educate yourself and others with solution-based products and resources!
➢ Invest in yourself and others by contributing to scholarship funding!
➢ Empower yourself and others by creating new generational cycles and lasting impact!
⍟ Connect with Cedric: / c-scottjr
⍟ Visit Edu Hustle: https://eduhustle.co/
⍟ Join the EDU Hustle community: https://bit.ly/3XfMWXS
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About The Edtech Guru:
Leena Marie Saleh aka The Edtech Guru has spent well over a decade helping to drive change within the education space. The Edtech Guru is a firm believer that with access and equity, we can drive even greater change.
Connect with me:
➤ Twitter: www.twitter.com/leenamariesaleh
➤ Facebook: www.facebook.com/leenamariesaleh
➤ Instagram: www.instagram.com/leenamariesaleh
➤ Medium: medium.com/@leenamariesaleh
➤ Clubhouse: @leenamariesaleh
➤ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leenamariesaleh/
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(Disclaimer: The Edtech Guru's opinions are hers and hers alone)
00:00 Introduction
01:49 Meet Cedric: The Chemist
03:36 Decision to Leave
07:00 The Move to Edtech
11:09 What Does a Product Associate Do?
14:08 Teaching is great fit for a PA
18:59 Contractor work- DO IT
22:32 What is EDU Hustle?
26:20 Nothing replaces networking
29:53 Resume writer? Should I?
36:17 Tips and Tricks to get make your transition a reality
41:53 Get granular
43:01 Connect with Cedric