The Empowering Teacher

Today we share a story of hope and wisdom about how to take the first step forward when we just can’t see past our current situation. Join Molly Garcia as she discusses how to pivot from enduring hardship to embracing hope with Grammy Nominated Semi-Finalist and Music Teacher at Roan Forest Elementary School, Matthew Trevino.

Today we’re jumping right into the power of the brain! How can we pivot from surviving stress to rekindling renewal? Join host Molly Garcia and Dr. Eve Miller as they discuss what neuroscience teaches us about how to decrease our stress levels and help keep us in, and excited about, our profession. 

Today we look at the question, how do I stay committed to the expectations of my school and district without compromising a commitment to my own mission? Sean Covey joins Molly Garcia as they look at the power and practicality of Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind.

Let’s talk about being intentional when it comes to setting—and achieving—goals. Molly is joined by Lynn Kosinski, Senior Leader in Me Coach and Consultant, and co-author of—publishing soon— The 4 Disciplines of Execution for Educators .

Serving as a teacher is not just about doing a job, it’s a calling. How do we come back to the heart of teaching—our WHY for answering the call—in the midst of a whirlwind? Leader in Me Coordinator Natalie Smith joins Molly Garcia to share what she does to stay connected, regardless of the circumstances around her.

Let’s discover how to find the courage and innovation to fully jump back into moving forward with the opportunities and experiences that we know are so powerful for our students, even when so much around us feels stalled or precarious. Molly chats with South Carolina’s 2019 National Distinguished Principal of the Year and Leader in Me School leader, Rhonda Rhodes.  To listen or subscribe wherever...

Today we look at moving from uncertainty to opportunity. How do we embrace change when we simply don’t know what tomorrow holds? When we want to be, and need to be, a grounded adult in our students’ lives, how can we find that grounding first for ourselves? To help us navigate our way through this question, we spend some quality time with the President of Franklin Covey Education and New York Time...

Let’s look at how we can move from burnout to balance. How do I stay committed to the success of my students, especially with the season we’re in, and still take good care of myself? How can I first find, then maintain that balance? To help us explore these questions, we’re going to be spending some quality time with Leader in Me Legacy School Principal of A. B. Combs Elementary School, Muriel Sum...

Looking to increase your influence, decrease your stress, and empower leadership learning in the classroom and life? The Empowering Teacher , our new bi-weekly podcast series, is for you! Coming January 4th!