More Time is What Matters -- with Aubrey Zeitner

Описание: Join host Cate Tolnai for an empowering conversation with Aubrey Zeitner, who shares her journey from teaching English during COVID to becoming field marketing manager at Brisk—and how one mentor's belief changed everything. Aubrey reflects on pandemic teaching's unconventional impact, educator burnout, and why AI built thoughtfully can restore humanity in classrooms. 💚✨

🎯 What You'll Discover:

From COVID Classroom to EdTech Marketing 🎓

• Aubrey's student teaching ended early when COVID shut down schools—she got certified without finishing her hours
• Started her first year teaching entirely virtual, then hybrid with cubbies and teaching from the back of the room
• How pandemic teaching shaped unconventional practices that stuck with her

The Pivotal Moment That Changed Everything 💫

• Aubrey said no to the marketing internship—fully walked away
• One month later, the hiring manager texted: "Can we delay your start so you finish the school year?"
• That single person's belief opened the door to everything Aubrey does now

Teachers Are Exceptionally Qualified 💪

• Educators develop extraordinary transferable skills: adaptability, communication, problem-solving, resilience
• You don't need formal marketing or tech experience—your classroom experience is your qualification
• Teaching is one of the hardest jobs; those skills translate everywhere

Create Your Own Opportunities 🚀

• Don't wait for someone to hand you a path—reach out, pitch yourself, send that recruiter email
• The worst outcome? Hearing "no." The best? A conversation that changes your trajectory
• Be hungry and determined—"Move out of the way because here I come"

AI That Restores Humanity, Not Replaces It 🤖💚

• AI designed for teachers lifts 80% of workload—grading, planning, admin—giving time back for connection
• Brisk's "More Time for What Matters": relationships and conversations, not paperwork mountains
• When used thoughtfully, AI helps teachers be more human in the classroom

Missing the Classroom & Dreaming of Return 🏫

• Aubrey deeply misses student connections—corporate jobs don't deliver the same fulfillment
• Her dream: sabbatical-style classroom returns for EdTech teams to stay grounded in teaching realities

Key Takeaways:

✨ Teachers are exceptionally qualified for virtually any role—your skills are extraordinary
✨ One mentor's belief can change everything—reach back out moments matter
✨ Create opportunities—pitch yourself and take risks; the worst is "no"
✨ AI built for educators restores humanity by giving time back for connection
✨ Pandemic teaching shaped unconventional practices and constant adaptation

🎯 Perfect For:

• Educators considering transitions into EdTech, marketing, or other fields
• Teachers who feel underqualified or unsure if skills translate beyond the classroom
• Anyone seeking empowerment to create opportunities and advocate for themselves
• Leaders interested in how AI supports teachers without replacing human elements
• Educators exploring what comes next while staying connected to students

Resources & Mentions:
🤖 Brisk - https://www.briskteaching.com/
📚 Featured Brisk Resources for Teachers - https://www.briskteaching.com/resourc...

Connect With Aubrey Zeitner:

LinkedIn:   / aubreyzeitner  

About Aubrey Zeitner:

Aubrey Zeitner is a former middle and high school English educator and University of Texas graduate who transitioned into EdTech marketing. Her first year teaching began entirely virtual during COVID, shaping unconventional practices like teaching from the back of the room. After initially turning down a marketing internship, a hiring manager reached back out with a flexible offer that changed her trajectory. She previously served as General Marketing Manager at Propello, an inquiry-based science platform, and now works as Field Marketing Manager at Brisk, the #1 AI platform for education, connecting with educators at conferences and creating spaces for community and conversation.

This episode reminds us that teaching skills are exceptional, mentorship matters deeply, and creating your own opportunities is how paths unfold. 💚

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