Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Teachers as Leaders, Teacher T
by Dr. Mel Vandevort - Educational Leadership, Educational Consultancy, Teacher Transition Coach, Educational Administration, Educational Entrepreneurship
July 18, 2025 3:00 pm
Are you a passionate educator stepping into leadership—or thinking about making that leap?
Maybe you just accepted your first admin role and feel the weight of leading well.
Or you’re a classroom teacher who feels the calling to lead with purpose and impact.
The Empowered Educator Show is your space to grow as a leader without losing who you are.
I’m Dr. Mel—former administrator turned leadership and instructional coach, educational consultant, and now your guide to navigating the real work of school leadership. With over 25 years in education, I help new and aspiring leaders shift their mindset, strengthen their strategies, and build Confident Classrooms—where teachers feel supported, students are engaged, and learning thrives.
Each episode I bring you real talk, practical tools, and heart-centered leadership support designed to help you:
Create a school culture rooted in confidence, clarity, and trust
Develop teachers who feel empowered, not overwhelmed
Lead with boldness, even when the road gets bumpy
It’s about becoming the kind of leader who creates ripple effects across classrooms, campuses, and communities.
Let’s power up your purpose and put your leadership in motion.
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