Educator FI
Financial Independence For Educators
Your career is a valuable resource. Understanding your career parameters, anticipating opportunities, and preparing for your future empowers you to make incredible progress - professionally AND financially.
Read about education jobs, career benefits, and mastering the job hunt.
I've spent 20 years in public education, in multiple districts, and at all levels. I want my experience to inform your pursuits.
Have you ever been so upset, angry, or scared that you've done something totally out of character? Maybe you bought someting really expensive, were a jerk to your boss or an investor, or were reckless …
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Have you ever been in one of those classrooms where the teacher stands at the front, drones on for an hour (or more) and then gives you an assignment to work on prior to a test the next day? As a …
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It’s hard to believe today marks the six-month anniversary of Principal FI (For confused readers, this was the original name of the site before I rebranded in July 2019)! It’s been both more …
Let’s talk about a simple, powerful step to help you take charge of your financial life. Do you know that many educators don’t even know what they get paid? Or that some miss out on powerful benefits? …
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I want you to get hired! Over the past 15 years, I’ve been involved in hiring hundreds of teachers. I’ve been privileged to support dozens of educators in job searches. I want to share with you the …
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So, how do you spell principal? Or is it principle? Both are right? How do you know which to use and when? What does each mean and what is the correct usage? Let’s take a look at an example of …
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