The Empowering Teacher

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• RE-RELEASE: More Than Bulletin Boards and Bright Colors 04.05.2026 13мин

  If you were asked to close your eyes and describe an elementary classroom, what would you share? Typically, we describe what we can see, however, we know that a leadership environment entails so much more! Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Kate Cisney, principal at Northwest Elementary School in Iowa, as they explore practical ways to build a leadership-learning environment including, and beyond, the classroom walls.
• RE-RELEASE: From Family Involvement to Family Engagement 06.04.2026 11мин

  There is power in parent partnership! Students’ families have so many gifts, talents, cultural experiences, and perspectives that strengthen our school community. When we see a child’s parent as their first teacher, we honor their genius and their experiences as a way to strengthen each child. Join Molly and guest Alex Gonzales, as they explore how to invite families into true partnership, where they are not only willing, but truly excited, to share their genius with students and staff.
• RE-RELEASE: Building an 8th Habit Classroom - SHORT 02.03.2026 10мин

  We find our voice when we use our passion, talents, and our conscience to address a need in the world. When we model this for our students and colleagues, we empower them to find their voice. It’s the heart of teaching. So, what does this look like in our classroom? Join Molly, as she talks with Dana Penick, Coach and Consultant from North Carolina.
• Leadership Day: A Student Led Experience 02.02.2026 10мин

  Picture this: students are running the show, welcoming guests, leading tours, and proudly sharing their learning. You’re not directing every move—you’re watching them shine! Join Molly and guests Kristin Wilson and Matthew Lund, from Locust Grove Elementary in KY, as they talk about practical steps to create an authentic Leadership Day, helping you step back so students can step up.
• Goal Setting, Simplified 05.01.2026 9мин

  When students own their goals, they don’t just grow, they thrive. Join Molly and guest Dr. Cherisse Campbell, Executive Director of Strategy and Data Intelligence at a large school district in metro Atlanta, as they talk about how to bring the The 4 Disciplines of Execution® goal-achieving process into the classroom in a way that feels light, empowering, and doable.
• A+ Deposits: Banking on Kindness 01.12.2025 11мин

  What if the most powerful tool for building trust in your classroom isn’t a strategy or a curriculm—but a relationship? Join Molly and guest Jamie Monday, Lighthouse Coordinator at Verrado Heritage School, as they talk about how an Emotional Bank Account practice can transform school culture—and how you can bring that joy into your classroom starting today.
• Student Led and in Charge! 03.11.2025 10мин

  What if the most powerful voice in the room… is the student’s? Join Molly as she explores how Student-Led Conferences spark ownership, deepen reflection, and bring families into the learning journey with guests Christie Horton and Lindsay Fritz, Transitional Kindergarten Teachers at Summit Academy.
• Connected, Not Complicated: Bringing It All Together With Leader in Me 06.10.2025 10мин

  Initiative overload. It can feel like a neverending checklist. Join Molly and guest Lori Phillips, Principal at Oak Grove Elementary, as they talk about practical, tactical ways to move from checklist to connection—bringin clarity, coherence, and meaning to the work you’re already doing.
• Leadership Portfolios: Peers With Purpose 02.09.2025 8мин

  What if student Leadership Portfolios could spark not just reflection—but powerful, peer-driven accountability? Join Molly as she talks with guest Christine Magno, teacher at Candace A. French Elementary, about how Leadership Portfolios can drive peer conversations that fuel progress.
• Teaching That Transforms 11.08.2025 23мин

  Are you a teacher looking for fresh inspiration, a student who has been shaped by a mentor, or simply someone who believes in the power of human connection? Join Molly as she talks with guests Muriel Summers, Leader in Me Global Ambassador, and Dr. David K. Hatch, Global Thought Leader, Author, and Consultant, about seven simple, yet transformative, strategies that educators can use every day, blending heart and science to redefine their impact!
• Unlock the Power of Student-Led Conferences 02.06.2025 7мин

  When you were a student, did you have a clear idea of why you were earning the grades you did? Join Molly and guest Keli Sare, Legacy Principal at Sallie Jones Elementary, as they explore how Student-Led Conferences foster self-reflection and accountability, opening up a new level of communication between students, families, and teachers.
• Model, Set, Go! 06.05.2025 10мин

  How do you get everyone excited about Leader in Me? It can feel really overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Join Molly and guest Juley Sexton, Principal at A. B. Combs Elementary, as they talk about practical tips on how to build trust in ways that will take staff commitment to a whole new level.
• Keeping It Fresh: Ideas to Keep Leader in Me Thriving 31.03.2025 8мин

  Do you ever wonder how some schools stay inspired and avoid burnout while ensuring students continue to thrive as leaders? Join Molly and guest Melody Hazeltine, Legacy Principal at Neil Armstrong Elementary, as they explore creative strategies for keeping Leader in Me dynamic and impactful.
• Building a Legacy Through Student Voice 03.03.2025 7мин

  We often think about what legacy we will leave. Have we ever considered how we can bring that thinking to our students? What would happen if they began their educational journey with that same question? Join Molly and guest Chris Edwards, Legacy Principal at Richland County Elementary, as they explore how students can not only find their voice, but use it to begin building a legacy that will echo far beyond their school years.
• Making Meaning Out of Data 03.02.2025 8мин

  Data, data, data! We know that what gets measured, improves. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Katie Booth, Legacy School Principal at Silver Springs Elementary School, as they talk about how to lean into data in a doable, practical way.
• Growing Beyond a Manager Mindset 06.01.2025 10мин

  Is a to-do list enough? Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Jason Bennett, Legacy School Principal at Bowmar Elementary, as they discover how to grow beyond a manager mindset and empower students to accomplish the things that matter most.
• Are Our Paradigms Helping or Harming Students? 02.12.2024 11мин

  How do your paradigms about students shape their stories about themselves? Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Erin Hardy, Legacy School Lighthouse Coordinator at Richland County Elementary, as they unpack the power of the paradigms we hold and the impact they have on students.
• Normalizing a Noisy Classroom 04.11.2024 10мин

  Does the thought of a noisy classroom fill you with fear? Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Andrea Partington, Legacy School Teacher at Natcher Elementary as they discuss what active learning sounds like and the “chaos eliminators” that keep the focus on the learning.
• Micro-Moments That Change Everything 30.09.2024 9мин

  When students are missing from class, we feel it. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Brett Shelby, Legacy School Principal at Jack Elementary in Tyler, Texas, as they talk about how more connection means less absenteeism.
• Same Issue, Different Day 02.09.2024 14мин

  All behavior is communication. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Gabriel Cárdenas, Principal at Evergreen Elementary and former Principal at Leader in Me Legacy School Mildred B. Janson Elementary, as they explore how paradigms help us shift from reaction to behavior to responding to students in challenging moments.