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LaVonna Roth is a keynote speaker, author, and founder of Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.® who supports leaders like you in uncovering your inner strengths, leading with greater alignment, and building genuine connection with those you lead and serve. Blending brain sciences, emotional intelligence, leadership development, and well-being, she helps you lead in a way that reflects who you are while amplifying your confidence. Through the Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.® Framework, you will discover how you lead and live best, creating a culture where people feel valued, engaged, and want to stay. With three degrees, eight authored books, and global experience across four continents, LaVonna brings both insight and energy to every conversation.

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LaVonna Roth is a keynote speaker, author, and founder of Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.® who supports leaders like you in uncovering your inner strengths, leading with greater alignment, and building genuine connection with those you lead and serve. Blending brain sciences, emotional intelligence, leadership development, and well-being, she helps you lead in a way that reflects who you are while amplifying your confidence. Through the Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.® Framework, you will discover how you lead and live best, creating a culture where people feel valued, engaged, and want to stay. With three degrees, eight authored books, and global experience across four continents, LaVonna brings both insight and energy to every conversation.

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What kind of leader do you want to be remembered as? Not someday—right now. In this episode, we’re unpacking what it means to leave a legacy through the daily moments: how you encourage, how you show grace, how you handle hard conversations. If you're an aspiring or new building leader, you don’t have to wait to make your mark. You're shaping culture, building trust, and leading with heart starting today. Legacy isn’t a future milestone—it’s your current mission.

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Spring in schools is no joke. It’s testing season, hiring season, behavior spikes, and burnout all rolled into one. In this Power Surge, I’m encouraging you to stop pushing wellness to the bottom of your list. As an aspiring or new building leader, you are building the habits that will carry you through this career—and prioritizing your health, mindset, and energy is leadership. This spring, let’s reset the rhythm and lead from a place of strength and sustainability.

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 Stepping into a leadership role? Whether it's your first time or you're making a move to a new position, the interview is your moment to own your expertise and show why you're the best fit. In this episode, I’m breaking down five powerful strategies to help you speak with confidence, handle tough questions like a pro, and leave the hiring team with no doubt that you’re the leader they need. Plus, I’m giving you a solid Take Action Step to put these strategies into practice before your next big interview. Let’s get into it! 

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Leadership isn’t just a title—it’s a calling. If you feel pulled toward building-level leadership, this episode is your reminder that the call to serve comes with the responsibility to act. God doesn’t just call the qualified—He equips those who are willing. Whether you're still in the classroom or just stepping into leadership, now is the time to move boldly, use what you know, and walk in obedience. You’re not just learning—you’re leading. It’s time to activate what’s been planted in you.

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In this episode, we’re getting to the heart of what really drives student success—engagement. As a school leader, you have the power to shift your entire building by helping your staff focus on what matters most: connecting students to their learning in meaningful ways.

We’ll explore how student engagement impacts achievement, why it’s more than just participation, and what the research says about how it shapes outcomes like graduation rates, test scores, and long-term success. You’ll get real strategies you can bring back to your teachers—from tech integration to interactive structures—all designed to support the whole learner: visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and more.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:
 ✅ The 3 types of student engagement—and how to spot them
 ✅ Practical ways to boost classroom energy using tools like Nearpod, Think-Pair-Share, and student-led choice
 ✅ How learning styles factor into engagement and achievement
 ✅ Real data that connects engagement to increased academic performance
 ✅ What building leaders can do today to remove barriers and keep students connected

This episode is packed with value for any principal, AP, coach, or instructional leader who’s ready to create a culture where engagement leads to achievement.

📚 Cited Sources (MLA Style):

• Appleton, James J., et al. “Measuring Cognitive and Psychological Engagement: Validation of the Student Engagement Instrument.” Journal of School Psychology, vol. 44, no. 5, 2006, pp. 427–445.
• Fredricks, Jennifer A., et al. “School Engagement: Potential of the Concept, State of the Evidence.” Review of Educational Research, vol. 74, no. 1, 2004, pp. 59–109.
• National Research Council. Engaging Schools: Fostering High School Students’ Motivation to Learn. National Academies Press, 2004.
• Schunk, Dale H., and Maria K. DiBenedetto. “Motivation and Social-Emotional Learning: Theory, Research, and Practice.” Contemporary Educational Psychology, vol. 60, 2020, 101830.
• Jimerson, Shane R., et al. “Toward an Understanding of Definitions and Measures of School Engagement and Related Terms.” California School Psychologist, vol. 8, no. 1, 2003, pp. 7–27.

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 Did you know that iron can’t sharpen itself? It takes another piece of iron—something just as strong—to refine its edges and make it sharper. The same is true for leadership. You weren’t meant to grow in isolation. If you want to be a better leader, you need to surround yourself with people who challenge you, refine you, and push you to be better. 

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March Madness isn’t just about basketball—it’s a masterclass in leadership. The way championship coaches build their teams, develop talent, and make in-game adjustments mirrors the way strong school leaders create thriving school cultures.

In this episode, we’re breaking down five powerful leadership lessons from March Madness that can help you coach your team to success. You’ll learn how to:

🏀 Build a winning school culture that fosters trust and excellence
🏀 Scout talent, develop strengths, and empower your educators
🏀 Make real-time adjustments when challenges arise
🏀 Keep your team motivated, even in tough seasons
🏀 Maintain a championship mindset and finish strong

Plus, I’ll give you one actionable step to apply this week so you can start leading like a championship coach.

If you’re ready to take your leadership game to the next level, press play and let’s get started!

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