IARSLCE turns 25 this year—and I’m honored to serve as Chair during this moment of reflection, tension, and transformation. In this episode of #HyphenatEdD, I share how I navigated a recent board meeting, what the global research report really means, and how grace and grit help me lead with intention.

In this episode of HyphenatEdD, Dr. Rochelle Smarr shares the story behind the podcast’s title and why she chose to pursue an Ed.D. (Doctor of Education) rather than a Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy). She breaks down what makes the Ed.D. a practitioner’s degree, reflecting on the factors that influenced her decision, including her desire to become a Practitioner-SME (Subject Matter Expert) grounded in real-world impact.

I hope you enjoyed today’s staff huddle on the HyphenatEdD Leader. Be sure to engage with me in the comments on this podcast episode page. Be sure to follow and engage with me on Instagram at “HyphenatEdD_Leader” to keep the discussion going.

See you at the next staff huddle!