Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Teachers as Leaders, Teacher Transition
Dr. Mel Vandevort - Educational Leadership, Educational Consultancy, Teacher Transition Coach, Educational Administration, Educational Entrepreneurship
Welcome to Empowered Educator
*Are you an ambitious education professional ready to elevate your career to a leadership position?*Do you have passions and interests you’re eager to pursue, yet feel uncertain about taking that crucial next step?*Perhaps you're contemplating entrepreneurship to amplify your impact by launching your own coaching or consulting agency.Then this is the place for you!I'm Dr. Mel, your guide to navigating the transition into leadership. With over 20 years of expertise, I provide the strategies and insights that driven educators like you need to succeed.
Let’s POWER UP your leadership journey and make a lasting impact on the education.
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21* 3 Steps to Take the Leap Into Educational Leadership
Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Teachers as Leaders, Teacher Transition
06/05/23 • 17 min
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'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 move forward and trust Him.
And now, my mission is to empower you to dig deep and know what options are available when you're ready to transition from the classroom, you're ready for a challenge, or you're ready to retire and pursue that second career.
Imagine, working in a career that sets your soul on fire. If you're ready to make that change and pursue a different path in your educational career, then you're in the right place.
Friend, let me show you how to make a change in your life and pursue your true passions with a position that you love while using your God-given gifts and talents to persevere toward your personal and professional goals.
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- I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources.
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Building Bridges: Home-to-School Relationships That Last All Year #114
Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Teachers as Leaders, Teacher Transition
12/13/24 • 15 min
As a building leader, you know that strong relationships between home and school are critical for student success—but how do you foster those connections consistently throughout the year? In this episode, Dr. Mel dives into the why, what, and how of building lasting partnerships with parents and caregivers.
You’ll learn:
- Why home-to-school relationships are essential for student achievement and school culture.
- What thriving parent-school partnerships look like in action.
- How to implement strategies like consistent communication, parent engagement events, and community involvement to foster trust and collaboration.
Dr. Mel shares practical sparks you can use immediately to build a school culture where parents feel valued, supported, and involved. Whether you’re starting the year strong or looking for ways to re-energize relationships mid-year, this episode has you covered!
Takeaways You Can’t Miss:
- The power of open communication in building trust.
- Simple ways to celebrate and engage families year-round.
- Leadership tips for creating a culture of collaboration and connection.
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I started a community with resources, courses, articles, networking, and more.
- I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources.
- I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant.
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Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success
Let me help you determine the next steps in your career!
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25* Birthday Celebration: 50 Years! Boy, Do I Have Regrets
Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Teachers as Leaders, Teacher Transition
07/05/23 • 8 min
It's my Birthday! There have been a lot of changes, good and not so good. I choose to celebrate!
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 move forward and trust Him.
And now, my mission is to empower you to dig deep and know what options are available when you're ready to transition from the classroom, you're ready for a challenge, or you're ready to retire and pursue that second career.
Imagine, working in a career that sets your soul on fire. If you're ready to make that change and pursue a different path in your educational career, then you're in the right place.
Friend, let me show you how to make a change in your life and pursue your true passions with a position that you love while using your God-given gifts and talents to persevere toward your personal and professional goals.
Empowered Educator Community
Calling All Educators!
I started a community with resources, courses, articles, networking, and more.
- I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources.
- I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant.
--> You can find it here: Empowered Educator Community
Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success
Let me help you determine the next steps in your career!
Grab a complimentary POWER Session
With Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.
email: [email protected]
Empowering Teacher Leaders for a Stronger School Community *129
Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Teachers as Leaders, Teacher Transition
02/21/25 • 16 min
In this episode of the Empowered Educator podcast, we dive into the vital role of teacher leaders in transforming our schools. If you're an ambitious education professional looking to step into a leadership position, this episode is for you!
We’ll explore practical strategies for identifying and nurturing teacher leaders, creating a shared vision, and fostering collaboration. You’ll learn how to delegate responsibilities effectively and provide the support that empowers educators to thrive.
Key Highlights:
- Spotting Teacher Leaders: Discover how to identify and cultivate potential leaders among your colleagues.
- Shared Vision: Learn the importance of involving teacher leaders in shaping your school’s mission.
- Empowerment Through Delegation: See how assigning roles can boost morale and collaboration.
- Support and Mentorship: Explore ways to provide guidance and resources for professional growth.
- Celebrate Success: Find out how recognizing achievements inspires ongoing motivation.
If you find value in our discussion, please subscribe, rate, and review. Your feedback helps us reach more passionate educators like you!
Empowered Educator Community
Calling All Educators!
I started a community with resources, courses, articles, networking, and more.
- I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources.
- I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant.
--> You can find it here: Empowered Educator Community
Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success
Let me help you determine the next steps in your career!
Grab a complimentary POWER Session
With Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.
email: [email protected]
Building Standards-Based PD That Transforms Classrooms #113
Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Teachers as Leaders, Teacher Transition
12/06/24 • 15 min
Are you tired of offering professional development that feels like a box-checking exercise? In this episode, we’re diving into how to create standards-based PD that actually works—because your teachers deserve better.
I’ll share how a focused approach to professional learning, inspired by frameworks like Teach Like a Champion, Get Better Faster, and Building Thinking Classrooms, can empower your teachers to thrive and bring real results to the classroom.
You’ll learn:
- How to align PD with teacher and student needs.
- Practical strategies that teachers can implement immediately.
- Why follow-up and support are critical for sustained growth.
It’s time to move beyond cookie-cutter workshops and create professional development that inspires change. Tune in for actionable insights you can use right now to transform your approach to teacher growth.
🎙️ Ready to revolutionize your PD? Let’s make it happen!
Empowered Educator Community
Calling All Educators!
I started a community with resources, courses, articles, networking, and more.
- I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources.
- I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant.
--> You can find it here: Empowered Educator Community
Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success
Let me help you determine the next steps in your career!
Grab a complimentary POWER Session
With Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.
email: [email protected]
Power Surge: Bamboo Leadership-Foundational and Explosive Growth *126
Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Teachers as Leaders, Teacher Transition
02/12/25 • 2 min
In this episode, we dive into the lesson of bamboo—how the strongest growth happens beneath the surface before it’s ever seen. As a leader, the roots you’re building now—trust, collaboration, and vision—are setting the stage for explosive, lasting growth. Stay the course, and trust that your breakthrough is coming.
Empowered Educator Community
Calling All Educators!
I started a community with resources, courses, articles, networking, and more.
- I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources.
- I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant.
--> You can find it here: Empowered Educator Community
Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success
Let me help you determine the next steps in your career!
Grab a complimentary POWER Session
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Power Surge ⚡Is Your Leadership Following the Clock or the Compass❓*145
Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Teachers as Leaders, Teacher Transition
04/23/25 • 2 min
Are you rushing through your day like a ticking clock, or are you moving with purpose like a compass? This episode helps you pause and reflect on how you're leading—especially when urgency tries to run the show. Aspiring and new leaders, this is your reminder that leadership isn't about how busy you are, but how aligned you are. Let’s talk about how to shift from reacting to directing... with intention and vision.
Empowered Educator Community
Calling All Educators!
I started a community with resources, courses, articles, networking, and more.
- I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources.
- I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant.
--> You can find it here: Empowered Educator Community
Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success
Let me help you determine the next steps in your career!
Grab a complimentary POWER Session
With Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.
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Do You Have a Mantra? Choosing Your Word of the Year for 2024 *56
Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Teachers as Leaders, Teacher Transition
01/05/24 • 11 min
Today, we're diving into the fascinating practice of choosing a "Word of the Year" and exploring the reasons behind it. Have you ever wondered why people embrace this tradition and what benefits it can bring to your life? Join me as we explore the why, what, and how of picking a Word of the Year and learn how it can inspire and guide you throughout the year ahead.
Welcome to a transformative episode where we explore the essence of progress—a tangible reflection of your growth mindset. Progress is more than a mere checklist; it's the visible manifestation of your journey towards personal and business success. Today, join me in unraveling the why and what behind progress—breaking down goals, tracking achievements, and celebrating the milestones that mark your continuous advancement.
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 move forward and trust Him.
And now, my mission is to empower you to dig deep and know what options are available when you're ready to transition from the classroom, you're ready for a challenge, or you're ready to retire and pursue that second career.
Imagine, working in a career that sets your soul on fire. If you're ready to make that change and pursue a different path in your educational career, then you're in the right place.
Friend, let me show you how to make a change in your life and pursue your true passions with a position that you love while using your God-given gifts and talents to persevere toward your personal and professional goals.
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Empowered Educator Community
Calling All Educators!
I started a community with resources, courses, articles, networking, and more.
- I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources.
- I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant.
--> You can find it here: Empowered Educator Community
Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success
Let me help you determine the next steps in your career!
Grab a complimentary POWER Session
With Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.
email: [email protected]
28* Is Bad Leadership Causing You to Hate Your Job? Use Your Negative Experience to Be Successful in Your Career Transition
Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Teachers as Leaders, Teacher Transition
07/21/23 • 13 min
Bad leadership in the business world causes a lot of problems and hinders employee success. But bad leadership in education can be disastrous. A bad boss can destroy the culture, the achievement of students, and the success of teachers. Today, learn how to recognize bad leadership and how you can use that experience in your own success as a school leader.
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 move forward and trust Him.
And now, my mission is to empower you to dig deep and know what options are available when you're ready to transition from the classroom, you're ready for a challenge, or you're ready to retire and pursue that second career.
Imagine, working in a career that sets your soul on fire. If you're ready to make that change and pursue a different path in your educational career, then you're in the right place.
Friend, let me show you how to make a change in your life and pursue your true passions with a position that you love while using your God-given gifts and talents to persevere toward your personal and professional goals.
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Calling All Educators!
I started a community with resources, courses, articles, networking, and more.
- I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources.
- I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant.
--> You can find it here: Empowered Educator Community
Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success
Let me help you determine the next steps in your career!
Grab a complimentary POWER Session
With Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.
email: [email protected]
Power Surge: The Vesuvius Leader Within *124
Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Teachers as Leaders, Teacher Transition
02/05/25 • 1 min
In this episode, we unpack the power of leading like Mount Vesuvius—calm and steady on the surface, with the potential for unstoppable force beneath. As a leader, your strength lies in knowing when to bring the fire: igniting innovation, standing firm in challenges, and reshaping what’s possible for your school.
Empowered Educator Community
Calling All Educators!
I started a community with resources, courses, articles, networking, and more.
- I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources.
- I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant.
--> You can find it here: Empowered Educator Community
Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success
Let me help you determine the next steps in your career!
Grab a complimentary POWER Session
With Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.
email: [email protected]
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How many episodes does Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Teachers as Leaders, Teacher Transition have?
Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Teachers as Leaders, Teacher Transition currently has 150 episodes available.
What topics does Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Teachers as Leaders, Teacher Transition cover?
The podcast is about Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Education, Business and Career Change.
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The episode title 'BONUS: Are You an Aspiring Author? Publish Your Way to Success with Kimberley Day *62' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Teachers as Leaders, Teacher Transition?
The average episode length on Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Teachers as Leaders, Teacher Transition is 16 minutes.
How often are episodes of Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Teachers as Leaders, Teacher Transition released?
Episodes of Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Teachers as Leaders, Teacher Transition are typically released every 6 days, 14 hours.
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The first episode of Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Teachers as Leaders, Teacher Transition was released on Aug 5, 2020.
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