The Empowering Teacher - Secondary
Join Molly Garcia, Leader in Me Coach, as she talks with Leader in Me experts and leadership-school practitioners at the middle- and high-school level to unpack the doable-today strategies that nurture a dynamic and empowering learning environment.
Episodes
9 episodes
When Passion Leads to Purpose
Imagine if every student knew that they were more than just the awards they receive or the letter grade on a report card. Imagine if they truly understood that when they lean into their passions and talents to address a need in the world, th...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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11:30
The Relevance of Relationships to Academic Achievement
It can feel like a focus on academics means we have to sacrifice nurturing whole-student growth—body, mind, heart, and spirit. In reality, they go hand in hand. Join Molly as she talks with Dr. Eve and guest Colleen Grueter, High School Teac...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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12:31
The Power of Student Voice
When secondary learners understand the power of student voice, they can begin to understand the role they play in being leaders of change. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Joie Logsdon, Leadership Teacher from Union County High School in Kentucky...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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11:34
When I Empower, Do I Lose Control?
Are you inviting chaos in if you don’t take control of the classroom environment? Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Kim Fisenne, Principal at Porter Ridge High School, as they talk about the real challenge of releasing control so that students can...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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11:42
Feeling Safe to Learn
If you asked students to rate their level of safety to learn and willingness to share in your classroom, what do you think they would say? Do you think they’d say they can be their authentic self and feel like they belong? Join Molly, Dr. Ev...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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12:23
The Answer Is Rarely "Out There"
When something goes wrong, it’s easy for all of us to look for something “out there” to blame. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and Leadership Facilitator in Mattoon, Illinois, Jessica Peterson, as they explore how to help teens embrace the paradigm “ch...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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12:41
Really? One More Thing?
Why is it that we just expect secondary students to know how to lead? Is it because they’ve been in school longer? Do we see them as mini-adults? Would we think this way about algebra or writing a persuasive essay? Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and g...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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9:29