#290 - Jen Rafferty (Author, TEDx speaker & founder of Empowered Educator)

Jen Rafferty is an educator, author, international speaker, and founder of Empowered Educator, a company dedicated to supporting the emotional well-being of teachers and preventing burnout. With 15 years of experience as a middle school music teacher in Central New York, Jen has conducted choirs statewide, presented at numerous conferences, and authored the Amazon bestseller A Place in the Staff: Finding Your Way as a Music Teacher. A TEDx speaker currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Jen is passionate about inspiring teachers and school leaders to discover their voice, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and thrive throughout their careers. Her work has been featured in publications such as Authority Magazine and Thrive Global, and she continues to share insights through her podcast Take Notes with Jen Rafferty.