The Empowering Teacher

Achieving Lighthouse Certification is a whole-school accomplishment! It’s a process that involves every stakeholder—especially students. Imagine the impact if every student engaged in the process and understood what it means to actively achieve Lighthouse. Imagine if every student could articulate why they are a “beacon of hope.” Join Molly, as she talks with Lindy and Krista, two leaders at Bellefontaine Elementary in Ohio, about how students at their school drive the certification journey.

Schools come in all different shapes and sizes, and that is absolutely wonderful! It’s what personalizes the work we do to meet the needs of each of our communities. Listen in, as Susanna Hobrath, Leader in Me Coach and Consultant, shares how we can personalize our Lighthouse Teams to fit our school’s needs, while staying true to the foundational components of shared leadership.

Have you ever listened to a podcast and thought, “I bet students could do that”? They can! Listen in as Lisa, 4th Grade Teacher at Sycamore Springs Elementary, and Kyleigh, Sycamore student and fellow podcaster, share with Molly how they found their voice with their very own student-led podcast.

We can choose to see leadership as a position made for a few, or we can choose to see leadership as a shared role—it’s up to us! Join host Molly, as she connects with Matt Smith, Superintendent of the Des Moines Independent Community School District to explore the impact shared leadership can play in our schools.

How do we wholeheartedly embrace the possibilities of the new school year when we know that things can change at the drop of a hat? Listen in, as Leader in Me Global Ambassador Muriel Summers shares her wisdom, experience, and honor for all of the powerful teachers who are heading into another year of impacting young lives.