In this episode of Education Influencers, Dr. Carla Sparks interviews Dr. Margarete Talbert-Irving, a distinguished graduate of the doctoral program in educational leadership at National Louis University. Dr. Talbert-Irving shares her impressive career trajectory across various leadership roles in Florida public school districts, including principal, executive area director, Chief Academic Officer, and Deputy Superintendent. 

She discusses the importance of thought leadership, the impact of mentoring and coaching, and the significance of sustaining educational change. She also highlights her continued passion for teaching and her commitment to helping future educators succeed. The discussion delves into strategies for influencing teacher effectiveness, retaining talent, and fostering student achievement.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to Education Influencers

00:37 Meet Dr. Margarete Talbert-Irving

01:37 Impact of Earning a Doctorate

03:26 Influencing Education Daily

05:29 Personal Impact and Servant Leadership

06:00 Supporting New Teachers and Alternative Certification

11:36 Mentoring and Executive Coaching

14:36 District Leadership Experiences

19:09 The Joy of Teaching and Adjunct Professorship

25:55 Advice for Aspiring Education Leaders

31:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts