About Us

Our Story

Two former Edtech executives saw the burnout and stress many teachers were feeling and decided to do something about it. Not only were they seeing teachers burnt out, stressed out, and mentally and physically exhausted… they saw that the thought of changing careers also added guilt, imposter syndrome, fear and uncertainty. How could anyone successfully pivot careers under that stress and pressure?

They decided to form a partnership and, LearnWorld and the Teacher Career Transition Academy was born.

The Teacher Career Transition Academy simplifies the career pivot process with a step-by-step approach. Our group of trusted experts offer diverse areas of expertise; providing teachers with all the resources needed for a seamless career transition in one, convenient place.

In August of 2024, LearnWorld acquired Life After Teaching™, a widely respected brand and community dedicated to helping educators explore new career paths. This strategic acquisition further solidified LearnWorld’s position as the leader in career transition services for teachers, providing even more resources and support to educators navigating this critical phase in their professional lives.
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Lisa Harding, CEO

A former EdTech CEO with over 15 years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring teachers for roles in corporate America, Lisa Harding made her own career transition:  from CEO to Stay at Home Mom.  She soon realized she missed working with teachers – and they missed her. As teachers sought her career guidance, Lisa recognized her unique position to help. Now, as a Certified Career Coach, she loves guiding teachers to new careers beyond the classroom.

Ernie Spadaro, President

For more than two decades, Ernie has been an executive as well as a developer in the professional development and online learning space. During this time, he became increasingly dissatisfied with the standardized, one-size-fits-all approach to training offered by larger corporations and believed there had to be a more effective solution. Ernie is driven by a strong commitment to creating and delivering exceptional training content.