THE REJECTION-PROOF EDUCATOR

Translating Your Experience into Better Pay and Bigger Opportunities

By Jason Leshowitz

Published by Amplify Publishing | Summer/Fall 2026


About the Book

Most educators are far more qualified than they sound on paper.

The Rejection-Proof Educator was written for educators, principals, assistant principals, instructional leaders, adjuncts, professors, higher education professionals, and creatives who know they have more to offer but struggle to communicate that value clearly in interviews, resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and leadership conversations.

Drawing from more than three decades in education leadership, hiring, supervision, and coaching, Jason Leshowitz introduces the RejectionProof Career Framework, a practical system for translating existing experience into language that hiring teams, recruiters, and decision-makers actually recognize and value.

Endorsements

“This book puts language to something many educators experience but may not regularly articulate: their value isn't missing, it's just not being communicated in a way others understand. This book provides a framework for helping educators recognize their impact and position themselves for greater opportunities. Required reading for any educator who feels overlooked despite trying to do everything correctly.”

Todd Whitaker, PhD, author of more than 65 books including the national bestseller What Great Teachers Do Differently, and professor of educational leadership at the University of Missouri

“This is such an important and empowering read for educators who know they have more to offer but haven't yet had the language to show it. Jason honors the complexity of our work while giving us practical, actionable ways to translate that experience into new opportunities.”

Tina H. Boogren, PhD, best-selling author of 180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators, Top 5 Global Guru in Education, and host of the Self-Care for Educators podcast

“After years of helping educators build a visible and authentic professional brand, Jason Leshowitz gives educators the language to ensure their impact is recognized by decision-makers beyond education. This is a practical framework for educators who have built their brand but still feel overlooked.”

Eric Sheninger, former award-winning principal at New Milford High School in New Jersey, best-selling author of Digital Leadership and BrandED

“Jason Leshowitz brings a rare blend of real-world experience and deep insight into what makes people stand out. This book doesn't ask educators to become someone new. It helps them recognize who they've been all along and gives them the language to finally be seen for it. The impact of this work will be felt by educators who are ready to step into new opportunities with clarity and confidence.”

LaVonna Roth, international keynote speaker, author of 8 books, and founder of Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.

“The Rejection-Proof Educator gives a clear, practical way to take the work educators are already doing and position it in a way that opens doors to leadership, opportunity, and better compensation. This book is for the educator who has felt too invisible to move, offering a path to name their strengths, identify where they want to grow, and finally be seen by the right people for the right opportunities.”

Mandy Froehlich, author of The Fire Within and The Reignited Educator, speaker and mental health advocate for educators

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What Readers Will Learn

  • Why strong educators often undersell themselves professionally

  • How hiring teams form impressions faster than most people realize

  • The translation gap holding many educators back from the roles they're ready for

  • How to strengthen resume and LinkedIn positioning

  • How to improve leadership visibility and executive presence

  • How to network and advocate for themselves more strategically

  • How to negotiate compensation and opportunity more confidently

  • How to navigate burnout, reinvention, and career identity shifts

Early Praise

  • Endorsed by five of education's most recognized voices:

  • Todd Whitaker, best-selling author of What Great Teachers Do Differently

  • Eric Sheninger, best-selling author of Digital Leadership and BrandED

  • Tina H. Boogren, PhD, best-selling author of 180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators

  • LaVonna Roth, international keynote speaker and author of 8 books

  • Mandy Froehlich, author of The Fire Within and The Reignited Educator

Free Resources

The book connects readers to downloadable frameworks, negotiation tools, reflection exercises, and career-positioning resources at RejectionProofCareer.com, including the Educator Pivot Toolkit, Career Compass, Translation Grid, Negotiation Scripts Bundle, Ripple Effect Journal, and the RejectionProof Postmortem Clarity Tool.

Retailer Links

Available through the Amplify Publishing direct store and major retailers including Amazon. Details posted here as they become available. ISBN coming soon.


About the Author

Jason Leshowitz is a district-level educational leader and the founder of RejectionProofCareer. He has spent more than 30 years in education and has direct hiring-side experience evaluating and coaching educators at the district level. He is based in the New York City metropolitan area.