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Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
Dr. Mel Vandevort - Educational Leadership, Educational Consultancy, Teacher Transition Coach, Educational Administration, Educational Entrepreneurship
206 episodes
3 days ago
Send us a text Modeling and rehearsal are the “secret sauce” of effective instructional leadership. In Episode 3, Mel breaks down how school leaders can coach teachers through modeling, practice, and repetition — simple but powerful strategies that turn new skills into classroom habits. This episode helps school leaders make coaching more collaborative, more actionable, and more effective — without increasing the workload. 🔑 Key Takeaways Model First — Then Ask Teachers to Try It Removes con...
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Send us a text Modeling and rehearsal are the “secret sauce” of effective instructional leadership. In Episode 3, Mel breaks down how school leaders can coach teachers through modeling, practice, and repetition — simple but powerful strategies that turn new skills into classroom habits. This episode helps school leaders make coaching more collaborative, more actionable, and more effective — without increasing the workload. 🔑 Key Takeaways Model First — Then Ask Teachers to Try It Removes con...
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Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
🎙 Engagement in Action - Episode 3: Model. Practice. Repeat. The Secret to Teacher Growth #203
Send us a text Modeling and rehearsal are the “secret sauce” of effective instructional leadership. In Episode 3, Mel breaks down how school leaders can coach teachers through modeling, practice, and repetition — simple but powerful strategies that turn new skills into classroom habits. This episode helps school leaders make coaching more collaborative, more actionable, and more effective — without increasing the workload. 🔑 Key Takeaways Model First — Then Ask Teachers to Try It Removes con...
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3 days ago
7 minutes

Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
🎙Engagement in Action — Episode 2: See It. Name It. Do It. Coaching in Real Time #202
Send us a text Episode 2 breaks down the “See It. Name It. Do It.” coaching cycle from Get Better Faster and shows how leaders can deliver high-impact, real-time feedback that quickly improves teacher practice and student engagement. Perfect for principals, APs, instructional coaches, and leaders looking to build confidence in coaching cycles and classroom walk-throughs. 🔑 Key Takeaways Real-Time Feedback Builds Faster Growth You don’t need a full post-conference to make change — micro-feedb...
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5 days ago
10 minutes

Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
🎙Engagement in Action — Episode 1: How to Build a Strong Foundation #201
Send us a text n this kickoff episode of Engagement in Action, Dr. Mel lays the groundwork for how school leaders can coach teachers toward authentic student engagement and effective classroom management. Using the frameworks from Get Better Faster (Bambrick-Santoyo) and Teach Like a Champion (Lemov), Mel breaks down how to define, model, and sustain engagement as a leadership practice — not just a teacher strategy. This episode is designed for principals, assistant principals, instructional ...
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1 week ago
9 minutes

Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
Leading with PURPOSE🔥The Power of Showing Up Consistently #200
Send us a text Dr. Mel celebrates 200 episodes of The Empowered Educator Show—a milestone that mirrors the journey of building-level leadership. From starting small to staying consistent, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that the greatest results come when you keep showing up. Perfect for principals, assistant principals, and aspiring leaders who need a little encouragement to stay the course and celebrate the wins along the way. Download Upside and use my code MELINDA35278 to get 1...
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1 week ago
8 minutes

Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
What Do Great Principals Actually Do Daily? Redefining “Instructional Leadership" #199
Send us a text Every school says they want strong instructional leaders—but what does that really look like day to day? In this episode, Dr. Mel breaks down what instructional leadership actually means beyond walkthroughs and data meetings. You’ll learn how to be visible in classrooms, model great teaching, give real-time feedback, and protect time for the work that matters most: growing instruction and people. Whether you’re a new administrator or a seasoned principal trying to refocus your ...
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2 weeks ago
14 minutes

Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
Power Surge⚡You Said It… But Did They Hear It? — The Illusion of Communication in Leadership
Send us a text In this Power Surge, Dr. Mel breaks down one of the biggest traps leaders fall into — thinking communication has happened just because words were spoken. Inspired by George Bernard Shaw’s famous quote, this episode challenges school leaders to go beyond talking at people and start ensuring their message is truly understood. Because clear communication isn’t about what you said — it’s about what they heard. Key Points: The biggest communication mistake leaders ...
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2 weeks ago
4 minutes

Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
Systematize: Calming Chaos with Purpose, People, and Process #197
Send us a text If your days feel like a never-ending game of whack-a-mole—emails, meetings, fires, and a to-do list that multiplies overnight—this episode is your deep breath. Dr. Mel breaks down how leaders can systematize the chaos without losing their people or their peace. Using her signature Purpose–People–Process Framework, she’ll walk you through how to build rhythms, routines, and structures that make your leadership lighter and more intentional. You’ll learn: ✅ How to anchor every sy...
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3 weeks ago
21 minutes

Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
Power Surge⚡The Power of a New Perspective Seeing the Whole Picture #196
Send us a text In this Power Surge, Dr. Mel unpacks what happens when things look “fine” on the surface but really aren’t. Drawing inspiration from the Thatcher Effect illusion, she challenges leaders to flip their perspective and see what’s truly happening in their schools, teams, and systems. Because sometimes what looks normal is actually upside down — and leadership clarity starts with the courage to look again. Key Points: What looks “fine” from one angle might be distorted from another....
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3 weeks ago
4 minutes

Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
The 3 Conversations Every Leader Should Have Every Week #195
Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Mel unpacks the three essential conversations every leader should be having weekly — with teachers, leadership teams, and themselves. Learn how to build connection, alignment, and reflection into your leadership rhythm. Key Takeaways: Connect with teachers through short, meaningful check-ins.Align your leadership team around clarity, focus, and accountability.Reflect with yourself to lead from purpose instead of pressure. Resources Mentioned:The...
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1 month ago
10 minutes

Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
Power Surge⚡Get There When You Get There – Leadership Without the Rush #194
Send us a text In this Power Surge, Dr. Mel reminds you that leadership isn’t a race — it’s a rhythm. “Get there when you get there” isn’t about slowing down; it’s about trusting the pace of your purpose. When you lead with patience, presence, and persistence, you create lasting impact that doesn’t depend on speed. Key Points: Leadership growth isn’t linear — it’s layered and personal.The urge to rush “arrival” often comes from comparison, not calling.Sustainable leadership happens when you s...
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1 month ago
5 minutes

Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
Why Great Leaders Embrace Conflict: Building Stronger School Leadership Teams #193
Send us a text Conflict doesn’t have to divide your leadership team — in fact, when handled well, it can be the very thing that strengthens your culture, deepens trust, and drives innovation. In this episode, Dr. Mel unpacks why healthy conflict is essential for leadership teams and how you can start embracing it instead of avoiding it. Whether it’s pushing back respectfully, hearing out different perspectives, or separating the person from the problem, you’ll walk away with practical strateg...
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1 month ago
11 minutes

Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
Power Surge⚡Roots and Wings — Balancing Stability and Growth in School Leadership #192
Send us a text Great leaders provide both stability and opportunity. In this Power Surge, we explore what it means to give your staff and students roots—a strong foundation of clarity, consistency, and belonging—while also giving them wings—the freedom to innovate, take risks, and grow. This back-to-school season, your people need both the grounding of strong culture and the lift of new possibilities. How you balance them will define the year ahead. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: Why staff and students...
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1 month ago
4 minutes

Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
Unlocking Hidden Leadership to Boost Student Achievement by Putting Teachers in the Right Roles #191
Send us a text In this episode of The Empowered Educator Show, Dr. Mel explores the leadership strategy of aligning teachers with the right roles—both in their classrooms and in leadership opportunities across the school. When educators are empowered to use their unique gifts, talents, and passions, student achievement soars. You’ll learn why strengths-based leadership matters, the pitfalls to avoid, and one practical action step you can take this week to transform your school culture. What Y...
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1 month ago
16 minutes

Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
Power Surge⚡Why Great Leaders Understand the Power of “Not Yet” #190
Send us a text Not every leader has all the answers on day one—and that’s not a weakness, it’s wisdom. In this Power Surge episode, we’ll unpack the power of saying “not yet” as you head into the school year. From building trust to making tough decisions, “not yet” shifts the focus from instant perfection to steady growth. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: Why “not yet” builds credibility and trustHow patience strengthens decisions and initiativesWhy courage comes before confidence in leadershipA simple a...
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1 month ago
5 minutes

Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
From Idea to Classroom: Inside the Curriculum Development and Selection Process with Alexia Jacoby of Amplify #189
Send us a text In this episode of The Empowered Educator Show, Dr. Mel sits down with Alexia Jacoby, Chief Product Officer at Amplify, to break down what new and aspiring administrators need to know about curriculum selection and implementation. From her early days as a high school biology teacher outside New Orleans to leading product development for one of the nation’s top curriculum providers, Alexia brings a unique perspective on how high-quality instructional materials are created—and wh...
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1 month ago
29 minutes

Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
Power Surge⚡ Decisions in the Hallway: How Everyday Moments Shape School Leadership and Culture #188
Send us a text Not every leadership decision happens in the boardroom. In this episode of The Empowered Educator Show, Dr. Mel unpacks how the smallest, everyday interactions—like greeting a staff member in the hallway or redirecting a student—often carry more weight than major initiatives. These “hallway decisions” reveal your values, build credibility, and reinforce culture in ways that last far beyond the moment itself. Leadership is not just about the big moves—it’s about the way you show...
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1 month ago
5 minutes

Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
Feedback Is a Gift — Coaching for Growth at Every Level #187
Send us a text Feedback can feel uncomfortable, even discouraging—but the truth is, it’s one of the greatest tools for leadership growth. In this episode, Dr. Mel shares from her perspective as a superintendent, coaching principals to reframe feedback as a gift, not a judgment. Main Message: How you receive feedback shapes how your staff will receive feedback from you. Leaders who embrace feedback with humility build trust, credibility, and a culture of continuous growth in their schools. Ke...
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1 month ago
9 minutes

Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
Power Surge⚡Grace Under Pressure — Leading Calm Through the Chaos #186
Send us a text The first weeks of school bring excitement—but also stress, surprises, and a million moving parts. As a leader, your response in those moments sets the tone for everyone around you. In this episode, we’ll explore how to lead with calm, clarity, and grace, even when everything feels chaotic. Main Message: Your team looks to you for stability. If you lead with panic, they’ll panic. But if you lead with steadiness, they’ll anchor to your presence. Grace under pressure isn’t about...
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2 months ago
3 minutes

Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
Data with Direction: Turning Benchmarks into Better Instruction #185
Send us a text In this episode of The Empowered Educator Show, Dr. Mel breaks down how school leaders can use beginning-of-year benchmark assessments as more than just numbers on a spreadsheet. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by data, you’ll learn how to turn it into a clear roadmap for instructional decisions. From spotting trends and setting growth targets to leading meaningful data conversations with staff, Dr. Mel shares practical steps to move from analysis to action. You’ll also hear com...
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2 months ago
12 minutes

Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
Power Surge⚡You Set the Temperature — Leading the Culture You Want to See #184
Send us a text Download Upside and use my code MELINDA35278 to get 15¢ per gallon extra cash back on your first gas fill-up and 10% extra cash on your first food purchase! Download Fetch app using this link, submit a receipt and we'll both score bonus points. Calling All Educators! I started a community with resources, courses, articles, networking, and more. I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources. I would really appreciate your input as a teac...
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2 months ago
5 minutes

Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
Send us a text Modeling and rehearsal are the “secret sauce” of effective instructional leadership. In Episode 3, Mel breaks down how school leaders can coach teachers through modeling, practice, and repetition — simple but powerful strategies that turn new skills into classroom habits. This episode helps school leaders make coaching more collaborative, more actionable, and more effective — without increasing the workload. 🔑 Key Takeaways Model First — Then Ask Teachers to Try It Removes con...