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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>
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Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
From Idea to Classroom: Inside the Curriculum Development and Selection Process with Alexia Jacoby of Amplify #189
In this episode of The Empowered Educator Show, Dr. Mel sits down with Alexia Jacoby, Chief Product Officer at Amplify, to break down what new and aspiring administrators need to know about curriculum selection and implementation. From her early days as a high school biology teacher outside New Orleans to leading product development for one of the nation’s top curriculum providers, Alexia brings a unique perspective on how high-quality instructional materials are created—and what it takes to put them into practice.
You’ll hear insights on the full curriculum development timeline, how to evaluate materials with confidence, and the critical role administrators play in making implementation stick long-term. Whether you’re preparing for your first adoption cycle or rethinking current practices, this episode gives you both the big picture and practical next steps.
Key Takeaways
- Curriculum selection should be a slow, thoughtful process centered on teacher buy-in and instructional shifts.
- Rely on trusted third-party validators (EdReports, state-approved lists) when weighing options.
- Curriculum implementation is a multi-year journey, not a one-time adoption.
- Ongoing administrator support, coaching, and PD are essential for success.
- Take advantage of free trials and samples before making final decisions.
Connect with Alexandria
email: awalsh@amplify.com
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