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Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
Are you a passionate educator stepping into leadership—or thinking about making that leap?</p>
<p>Maybe you just accepted your first admin role and feel the weight of leading well.</p>
<p>Or you’re a classroom teacher who feels the calling to lead with purpose and impact.</p>
<p><strong>The Empowered Educator Show</strong> is your space to grow as a leader without losing who you are.</p>
<p>I’m Dr. Mel—former administrator turned leadership and instructional coach, educational consultant, and now your guide to navigating the real work of school leadership. With over 25 years in education, I help new and aspiring leaders shift their mindset, strengthen their strategies, and build Confident Classrooms—where teachers feel supported, students are engaged, and learning thrives.</p>
<p>Each episode I bring you real talk, practical tools, and heart-centered leadership support designed to help you:</p>
<p>Create a school culture rooted in confidence, clarity, and trust</p>
<p>Develop teachers who feel empowered, not overwhelmed</p>
<p>Lead with boldness, even when the road gets bumpy</p>
<p>It’s about becoming the kind of leader who creates ripple effects across classrooms, campuses, and communities.</p>
<p>Let’s power up your purpose and put your leadership in motion.</p>
Episodes
Let’s Talk Work-Life Balance #166
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Power Surge ⚡Ready to Let Go to Level Up? Ditch Analysis Paralysis and Lead with Clarity #165
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Why Good Teachers Are Still Struggling—And What We Can Do About It #164
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Power Surge ⚡ From Teacher to Leader: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything #163
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Part 2 - Culture First Classrooms: Leadership, Relationships, and Practices that Transform Schools with Dr. Darrin Peppard and Katie Kinder #162
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Part 1 - Culture First Classrooms: Leadership, Relationships, and Practices that Transform Schools with Dr. Darrin Peppard and Katie Kinder #161
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☀️🎧 Summer Sound Track Series: Track 5: Build Your Band – Reconnect Before You Re-Lead #160
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☀️🎧 Summer Sound Track Series: Track 4: Drop the Beat – Connect Before You Direct #159
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☀️🎧 Summer Soundtrack Series Track 3: Hit Repeat – Grow Through Professional Development #158
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☀️🎧 Summer Soundtrack Series Track 2: Mark the Beat – Set Your Schedule with Intention #157
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☀️🎧 Summer Soundtrack Series Track 1: Turn the Page – Read to Refuel #156
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Being Brave on Purpose with Samantha Hamilton #155
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Power Surge⚡From Busy to Productive: Leading with Purpose #154
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🎙️ From AP to Principal: How to Own the Interview When It’s Your Own School #153
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💥Power Surge: Finish Strong, Start Clear #152
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Real Talk on Leading, Retaining, Growing, & Starting Before You’re Ready with Dr. Jana Haywood #151
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Power Surge⚡The 3-Minute Reset: Leading with Intention #150
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No Permission Needed: Building a Culture of Trust and Innovation with Chuck Moss #149
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💥 Power Surge: The Ripple Effect of a Thank You #148
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Creating a Culture of Care: Practical Advice for School Leaders with Dr. Chris Culver #147
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Power Surge ⚡Leading in the Waiting *146
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Power Surge ⚡Is Your Leadership Following the Clock or the Compass❓*145
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Part 2: Ignite Your Leadership Shine w/LaVonna Roth *144
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Part 1: Ignite Your Leadership Shine w/LaVonna Roth *143
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Power Surge ⚡Leaving a Legacy with Your Leadership Today *142
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