The Empowering Teacher

What if the most powerful tool for building trust in your classroom isn’t a strategy or a curriculm—but a relationship? Join Molly and guest Jamie Monday, Lighthouse Coordinator at Verrado Heritage School, as they talk about how an Emotional Bank Account practice can transform school culture—and how you can bring that joy into your classroom starting today.

What if the most powerful voice in the room… is the student’s? Join Molly as she explores how Student-Led Conferences spark ownership, deepen reflection, and bring families into the learning journey with guests Christie Horton and Lindsay Fritz, Transitional Kindergarten Teachers at Summit Academy.

Initiative overload. It can feel like a neverending checklist. Join Molly and guest Lori Phillips, Principal at Oak Grove Elementary, as they talk about practical, tactical ways to move from checklist to connection—bringin clarity, coherence, and meaning to the work you’re already doing.

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 Elementary, about how Leadership Portfolios can drive peer conversations that fuel progress.

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 Summers, Leader in Me Global Ambassador, and Dr. David K. Hatch, Global Thought Leader, Author, and Consultant, about seven simple, yet transformative, strategies that educators can use every day, blending heart and science to redefine their impact!