I quit my job to start a newsletter.

While teaching middle school for two years, I found myself constantly trying to stay informed - not just for myself, but to help bring relevant context into the classroom. So I subscribed to one of the big-name daily newsletters.

But every morning at 3 AM, I’d get this overwhelming wall of text. Way too long. Not that useful. Definitely not teacher-friendly.

That’s when I thought: what if news was actually concise, relevant, and easy to scan?

I started a side project, a weekly newsletter called Pingker, and it turned into my full-time job. It’s built for people like us teachers (and teachers in transition) who don’t have time to wade through fluff but still want to stay informed. We also send quick Newsflashes when something big happens.

If you’re curious: https://pingker.com

Im happy to answer questions about the process. it’s been a strange but rewarding shift from classroom to keyboard. I no longer have to deal with the pains of classroom or student management, especially with my terrible admin.