Do you ever wonder how some schools stay inspired and avoid burnout while ensuring students continue to thrive as leaders? Join Molly and guest Melody Hazeltine, Legacy Principal at Neil Armstrong Elementary, as they explore creative strategies for keeping Leader in Me dynamic and impactful. 

We often think about what legacy we will leave. Have we ever considered how we can bring that thinking to our students? What would happen if they began their educational journey with that same question? Join Molly and guest Chris Edwards, Legacy Principal at Richland County Elementary, as they explore how students can not only find their voice, but use it to begin building a legacy that will echo far beyond their school years.

Data, data, data! We know that what gets measured, improves. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Katie Booth, Legacy School Principal at Silver Springs Elementary School, as they talk about how to lean into data in a doable, practical way.

Is a to-do list enough? Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Jason Bennett, Legacy School Principal at Bowmar Elementary, as they discover how to grow beyond a manager mindset and empower students to accomplish the things that matter most.

How do your paradigms about students shape their stories about themselves? Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Erin Hardy, Legacy School Lighthouse Coordinator at Richland County Elementary, as they unpack the power of the paradigms we hold and the impact they have on students.

Does the thought of a noisy classroom fill you with fear? Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Andrea Partington, Legacy School Teacher at Natcher Elementary as they discuss what active learning sounds like and the “chaos eliminators” that keep the focus on the learning.

When students are missing from class, we feel it. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Brett Shelby, Legacy School Principal at Jack Elementary in Tyler, Texas, as they talk about how more connection means less absenteeism. 

All behavior is communication. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Gabriel Cárdenas, Principal at Evergreen Elementary and former Principal at Leader in Me Legacy School Mildred B. Janson Elementary, as they explore how paradigms help us shift from reaction to behavior to responding to students in challenging moments.

Welcome to Season 5 of The Empowering Teacher podcast! Join Molly and Eve as they kick off this season by talking with Jan McCartan, FranklinCovey Coach and Consultant, about the impact of Legacy Schools—schools that have received global recognition for exemplifying a strong leadership culture by unleashing the highest potential in students, staff, families and their communities.

The 8th Habit offers us an opportunity to think about how we can use our unique talents and passion to make things better in the world. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest John Urick, 6th Grade Teacher from Merriam Park Elementary in Kansas, as they explore how educators can implement routines and structures that foster The 8th Habit in the classroom.