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Back to SearchPower Surge ⚡ Are You an Ambassador for Your School? Represent with Positive Intention #169
Episode 169
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Every interaction you have as a leader tells a story about your school. In this Power Surge, we dig into what it means to lead like a…
9 months, 1 week ago
Are You Leading in a Comfort Zone? Get Clear and Lead Boldly #168
Episode 168
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In this Power Surge episode of The Empowered Educator podcast, we’re kicking off the new school year with a challenge: lead with clar…
9 months, 1 week ago
Are You Leading from Freedom or Shrinking from Fear? Boldly Declare Your Independence and Purpose #167
Episode 167
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In this Power Surge, Dr. Mel reflects on the deeper meaning of independence for educators.You’ll be challenged to name and claim the …9 months, 1 week ago
Let’s Talk Work-Life Balance #166
Episode 166
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Burnout doesn’t serve your calling. If you’ve been running on empty or trying to balance all the things without leaving space for you…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Power Surge ⚡Ready to Let Go to Level Up? Ditch Analysis Paralysis and Lead with Clarity #165
Episode 165
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As a new school year approaches, school leaders are faced with endless decisions, data, and demands—but clinging to what’s familiar c…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Good Teachers Are Still Struggling—And What We Can Do About It #164
Episode 164
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The Confident Classroom
In this enlightening episode of the Empowered Educator series, we tackle the press…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Power Surge ⚡ From Teacher to Leader: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything #163
Episode 163
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You’ve landed the leadership role—now what? In this week’s Power Surge, Dr. Mel breaks down the real mindset shifts new administrator…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Part 2 - Culture First Classrooms: Leadership, Relationships, and Practices that Transform Schools with Dr. Darrin Peppard and Katie Kinder #162
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In this episode, Mel Vandevort dives into a captivating discussion with Katie Kinder and Dr. Darrin Peppard about their book "Culture…
10 months ago
Part 1 - Culture First Classrooms: Leadership, Relationships, and Practices that Transform Schools with Dr. Darrin Peppard and Katie Kinder #161
Episode 161
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In this episode, Mel Vandevort dives into a captivating discussion with Katie Kinder and Dr. Darrin Peppard about their book "Culture…
10 months ago
☀️🎧 Summer Sound Track Series: Track 5: Build Your Band – Reconnect Before You Re-Lead #160
Episode 160
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Before the school year even starts, it’s time to rehearse your leadership mindset. In this episode, I’ll walk you through a simple re…
10 months ago