Featured Seller: Krystin Mcgahan
Primary Lessons grades K-3
Tell us about yourself?
My name is Krystin McGahan. I have
9 years primary teaching experience. But… TPT is now my full time job! After having premature
twin boys, I was unable to go back to work. Due to the nature of their
prematurity the NICU doctors determined that the babies were ineligible for
daycare. I had exhausted my maternity leave and unpaid leave so at that time I
decided that being a stay at home mom was best for my new family. This also
meant leaving my beloved teaching position in the inner city Chicago where I
had started my career 9 years prior. My husband was just starting a new job and
losing my salary sent us into a tailspin. It was time for me to figure out how
I could stay at home, remain in the field I felt so passionate about and make
money all at the same time...and I had to do it FAST. This was when I took the leap
of faith that was TPT! Our head of district curriculum was onto TPT from the
get go and she had been persistent about trying to convince me to sell for
years. She believed that my ideas and lessons would sell. At the time I was
still teaching and didn't think I had the time but once I became a stay at home
mom I decided it was worth a shot. I bought Publisher (which I had NEVER used)
and began creating. I won't lie, the first year I put in hours and hours of
work. It was in fact a full time job that I did during naps, early in the
morning and late at night but when I started selling right away I knew I was
onto something! Well TPT has and continues to exceed my wildest expectations.
In just over 2 years of selling I have hit two earning milestones making me a top seller in IL!! I officially
set up an S-CORP becoming my own small business by which I can stay at home
with my kids. Best yet it has allowed me to stay connected to education that I
so truly love. In one word TPT has been a blessing and has given me the gift of
spending everyday with my twin boys. My only regret being...why didn't I do
this sooner!!??
What do you like best about teaching?
Being
creative and getting to be around curious little minds and unconditionally
loving hearts J
Describe your favorite TpT product.
I love
my Guided Reading BUNDLE, it’s perfect for beginning teachers or teachers new
to guided reading and has some new ideas for veterans. It provides ways to get
organized and includes tons of printables and games to play with GR groups. Visit this product by clicking on the link!
What advice would you give to someone who may want to become a seller
at Teachers Pay Teachers?
Go for it! No doubt it takes a ton of work in the beginning
and there is in fact a learning curve but with dedication and perseverance the
rewards can stretch beyond your wildest dreams. TPT has been life changing for
me. Reach for the stars and don’t be afraid to dream big….it is possible
What have you done or hope to do with your TpT earnings?
I have
used them to set up an S-CORP allowing to run my own business and replace my teaching income so that I can stay
at home for a few years with my twin boys!
What do you like best about being a member of The Best of
Teacher Entrepreneurs Marketing Cooperative?
All of
the marketing tools. Social media and marketing are areas that I have not
scratched the surface of so having these readily accessible and manageable
means to get my products in front of more people is invaluable.
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