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Send us Fan Mail Are you being intentional while working toward your goals or are you simply being busy and never making any of your goals come to fruition?  We can all fall into the trap of busy vs. productive and never make our dreams a reality. Goals setting should help you be more productive, not more busy.  Hey friend. I'm Melinda, an educator, entrepreneur, coffee, and Jesus Lover.  Whe...

Send us Fan Mail When you look back on your life, your career, and your accomplishments, did you accomplish everything you wanted to? Can you even remember what you wanted to accomplish? Wouldn’t it have been nice to have a record of your goals and where you would be right now? Hey friend. I'm Melinda, an educator, entrepreneur, coffee, and Jesus Lover.  When it was time for me to leave the c...

Send us Fan Mail Are you thinking about making a career change and moving into a leadership position? Leaving the classroom can be hard, but there are a lot of options that will keep you in the educational sector. What should you consider when you are thinking about transitioning from the classroom into a leadership role? What steps should you take? Let‘s talk teacher transition. Hey friend. I&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to prepare for that transition into leadership? Today let's talk about getting your mind ready as well as your resume.  Hey friend. I'm Melinda, an educator, entrepreneur, coffee, and Jesus Lover.  When it was time for me to leave the classroom and pursue something different, something more, I knew it completely and I had no doubt that God was telling me to...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Empowered Educator. Maybe you’re ready to leave your classroom job and move into administration. Maybe you want to leave public education completely and pursue a career that keeps you in the education field but is different than what you’re doing now. Maybe you just want to make more money or work from home but you're just not sure about the options that are out th...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to align yourself with God and seize every season that He puts you in? Join me today as I give you 4 ways to align yourself with God in using your strengths and talents. Welcome to Empowered Educator. Maybe you’re ready to leave your classroom job and move into administration. Maybe you want to leave public education completely and pursue a career that keeps you in t...

Send us Fan Mail It’s that time of year when some people choose their one word for the year. My word last year was "focus."  Join me today to hear my word, or two, for this year and how to choose your word for 2023. Word of the Year 2023 Welcome to Empowered Educator. Maybe you’re ready to leave your classroom job and move into administration. Maybe you want to leave public education com...

Send us Fan Mail Overview of Series: You have been thinking and praying and now you're at the point where you are ready for something tangible and actionable to start your business.  I am going to walk you through the steps to defining your why statement or vision statement, defining your mission, defining your goals, making an action plan, and reflecting on and refining your work from each d...

Send us Fan Mail Overview of Series: You have been thinking and praying and now you're at the point where you are ready for something tangible and actionable to start your business.  I am going to walk you through the steps to defining your why statement or vision statement, defining your mission, defining your goals, making an action plan and reflecting on and refining your work from each da...

Send us Fan Mail Overview of Series: You have been thinking and praying and now you're at the point where you are ready for something tangible and actionable to start your business.  I am going to walk you through the steps to defining your why statement or vision statement, defining your mission, defining your goals, making an action plan, and reflecting on and refining your work from each d...

Send us Fan Mail Overview of Series: You have been thinking and praying and now you're at the point where you are ready for something tangible and actionable to start your business.  I am going to walk you through the steps to defining your why statement or vision statement, defining your mission, defining your goals, making an action plan and reflecting on and refining your work from each da...

Send us Fan Mail You have been thinking and praying and now you're at the point where you are ready for something tangible and actionable to start your business.  I am going to walk you through the steps to defining your why statement or vision statement, defining your mission, defining your goals, making an action plan and reflecting on and refining your work from each day.   Today I will he...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to make a change in your job or career but you don’t know what to do or how to do it? Do you feel burned out at your current job or feel like you have so much more to offer than where you are now? Today, I’m talking about changing jobs within your current career field or changing careers completely. I am going to take you through the steps to increase your courage, g...

Send us Fan Mail Make today about thanksgiving and gratitude. Join me for a quick devo and start and end your day with thanksgiving in your heart! Empowered Educator Support the show Million Podcasts List Download Upside and use my code MELINDA35278 to get 15¢ per gallon extra cash back on your first gas fill-up and 10% extra cash on your first food purchase! Download Fetch app using this link , s...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is the newest episode of my other podcast, Choose Your Best Yes! Are you struggling with anxiety and identifying your triggers?  Everyone struggles with anxiety at some point, but not everyone reacts in such a strong way that they physically struggle. Join me today on the journey to understanding your anxiety, identifying what triggers your episodes, and how to manage...

Send us Fan Mail Do you want to pursue change with purpose and persistence? Friend, be zealous and passionate in your pursuit of change. We all have passions and we all have a "more" we wish we could achieve. Let's talk about that "more" and how to accomplish it. Use that built-in zeal and God-given talent and #takeyourplace. Pursue change with character and integrity. Set...

Send us Fan Mail Join Mel as she interviews Daphne McMenemy, educator, Managing Director of Code Breaker Inc , and author of the Gracie   series about a young girl whose learning is brought to life when her teacher introduces her to coding and a new way of thinking. Ignite Leadership Virtual Summit, March 11-13, 2021 The purpose of the summit is to empower and strengthen leadership skills for educ...

Send us Fan Mail How about some PPL that keeps going and going for learning that is energized. Today we are talking about sustainable professional learning, making time, making a plan and then executing that plan. Grab some coffee and snack and join me for this episode.  Support the show Million Podcasts List Download Upside and use my code MELINDA35278 to get 15¢ per gallon extra cash back on you...

Send us Fan Mail Smashing Apps in the classroom and professional learning is a way to create amazing finished products and maximize your technology. What are the benefits of App Smashing and how do I get started? What apps can you smash (use together) for content creation? Also, some podcast shout out love for Mindful Living with Athea Davis, the sparkly gal with super tips for living in a mindful...

Send us Fan Mail Let's talk Risk Taker and Brian Aspinall. We're gonna do a book study! Also, find out about just a few of the podcasts that are Mel's go-to's for personal and professional growth.  Support the show Million Podcasts List Download Upside and use my code MELINDA35278 to get 15¢ per gallon extra cash back on your first gas fill-up and 10% extra cash on your first f...

Send us Fan Mail Quarantine and remote learning are both super reasons to super charge your own professional learning. Whether you need to get some help or you can take the lead in helping others, learning should be a priority now more than ever. Power up and control your learning for personalized professional learning.  Support the show Million Podcasts List Download Upside and use my code MELIND...

Send us Fan Mail Wakelet is quickly becoming one of my favorite tools for students in the classroom and for professional learning. If you aren't using Wakelet, you are missing out! This technology tool is very versatile for classroom use and on-the-go, especially during remote learning. Wakelet is a content curation and sharing platform where teachers and students can save and organize links,...

Send us Fan Mail It's easy to fall into the rut of the ineffective sit-and-get method of professional development. This week Mel discusses the Flipped Professional Learning method to empower educators with optional learning platforms and alternative methods to traditional adult learning. Show notes can be found at the Empowered Educator website. Support the show Million Podcasts List Download...

Send us Fan Mail Are you an educator who wants to ensure your students are receiving the very best you have to give them through instruction? Welcome to Empowered Educator Podcast. In this episode find out who Mel Vandevort is and why I am passionate about personalizing professional learning for all educators. Join me as I talk about empowering educators to take control and ownership of their own...