Overview

In this episode of the "Rooted2Thrive," host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari speaks with Maya Stewart, Chief of Strategy and Professional Learning at Lee Montessori PCS , about her journey as an educator and the "leadership trifecta": do the thing, say the thing, be yourself. Stewart shares her professional path from Arcadia University to becoming a school principal in Washington, D.C., emphasizing the importance of authentic leadership. She recounts a "season of self-betrayal" where not speaking her truth led to physical and emotional distress , contrasting it with a transformative experience where she directly but supportively confronted a teacher about his fear of Black students. The conversation highlights that creating inclusive and humane environments requires leaders to be courageous, model honesty, and prioritize their own well-being by setting firm boundaries to avoid burnout.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

• The Leadership Trifecta 

• Authenticity vs. Self-Betrayal 

• Confronting Educator Bias 

• The Physical Toll of Withholding Truth 

• Setting Boundaries for Well-Being 

• Leadership Growth Through Coaching

  
  

Guest Information:

Maya StewartChief of Strategy and Professional Learning

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