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Second Semester Success: Strengthening School Relationships for Principals and Leaders *118

Episode 118

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The second semester is here, and as a building leader, you’ve already laid the groundwork for strong relationships with your students and staff. Now, it’s time to take those connections…

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Realign, Refocus, and Tackle 2025 *117

Episode 117

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As the new year begins, it’s easy to feel the pressure to create brand-new resolutions and goals. But what if you didn’t have to start over? In this episode, we’re talking about how to …

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

New Year, New Goals: Leading with Purpose in the Second Semester *116

Episode 116

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In this episode of Empowered Educator, we’re diving into how building leaders and aspiring leaders can set the tone for a successful second semester. From backward-planning and professi…

Published on 1 year ago

Rest and Recharge: Returning to School Ready for Semester Two *115

Episode 115

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Holiday break is here, and you’ve earned every moment to relax and recharge! In this quick Friday episode, we’re diving into how you can make the most of your time off so you come back …

Published on 1 year ago

Building Bridges: Home-to-School Relationships That Last All Year #114

Episode 114

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As a building leader, you know that strong relationships between home and school are critical for student success—but how do you foster those connections consistently throughout the yea…

Published on 1 year ago

Building Standards-Based PD That Transforms Classrooms #113

Episode 113

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Are you tired of offering professional development that feels like a box-checking exercise? In this episode, we’re diving into how to create standards-based PD that actually works—becau…

Published on 1 year ago

Leading Literacy: The Principal's Role in Transformational Leadership with Dr. Sharon O'Neal *112

Episode 112

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I am a Literacy Expert, Educational Consultant, and a Former ELA Teacher. These roles fueled my passion for reading, literacy, language, and writing, I am dedicated to empowering educat…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Ready to Transform Teacher Performance and Student Outcomes? Principal's Role in Instructional Coaching #111

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In this episode, I dive deep into the transformative role of instructional coaching in schools and its profound impact on teacher performance and student outcomes. Principals, are you f…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Unlocking Student Potential: How Educators Can Lead with Heart and Purpose w/Dr. Louis Guiden Jr.*110

Episode 110

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If you’ve ever felt like students don’t always see their own potential, this one’s for you. In this episode, Dr. Louis Guiden Jr. and I dig into what it really means to break the cycle …

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Strategies to Level Up Student Engagement *109

Episode 109

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Published on 1 year, 1 month ago