The Empowering Teacher

What if student Leadership Portfolios could spark not just reflection—but powerful, peer-driven accountability? Join Molly as she talks with guest Christine Magno, teacher at Candace A. French Elemen…

Are you a teacher looking for fresh inspiration, a student who has been shaped by a mentor, or simply someone who believes in the power of human connection? Join Molly as she talks with guests Muriel…

When you were a student, did you have a clear idea of why you were earning the grades you did? Join Molly and guest Keli Sare, Legacy Principal at Sallie Jones Elementary, as they explore how Student…

How do you get everyone excited about Leader in Me? It can feel really overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Join Molly and guest Juley Sexton, Principal at A. B. Combs Elementary, as they talk ab…

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 El…

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 questi…

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 in…

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 accom…

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 lik…

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…

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 t…

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 Sch…

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 fr…

Education can feel like a push and pull between a focus on academics and taking time to nurture students as whole people—body, mind, heart, and spirit. In reality, it’s not about sacrificing one for …

When students are leaders of change, they are more likely to be academically motivated, have a higher sense of self-worth, and show more effort and persistence. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Alex Bu…

When we release learning to students, we make an intentional choice to empower them. We step back, so they can step up. This can, however, come with some uneasy feelings that we’ll lose control. Join…

If you were asked to close your eyes and describe an elementary classroom, what would you share? Typically, we describe what we can see, however, we know that a leadership environment entails so much…

Change starts with me. It sounds simple, but it’s not always easy to step away from blaming others and, instead, look first to ourselves for solutions. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guests Ana Arias, Prin…

Our hope for students is that they will lean into the 7 Habits to navigate the challenges and opportunities life has to offer, and bring their leadership and effectiveness into who they become. Join …