Edit Your Own Story — Resilience & Leadership with Dr. Geri Gillespy

In this episode of Bold Women Collective Backstory, host Jolene Levin sits down with Dr. Geri Gillespy, Director and Industry Advisor in Education Transformation at Microsoft Elevate, for a powerful conversation about resilience, leadership, and perspective in education. They trace Dr. Gillespy’s journey from middle school math teacher to tech industry leader, highlighting the mentors, bold decisions, and mindset shifts that shaped her path.What you’ll learn:How to “edit your own story” by making intentional leadership choicesThe importance of resilience through growth and uncertaintyLessons from a long career spanning classroom teaching to education innovationWhy perspectives and mentors matter in shaping confidence and impactWhether you’re a teacher, leader, or professional in education, this episode offers practical insight into leading with clarity and courage.Follow Bold Women Collective on Spotify for weekly episodes that inspire women leaders and changemakers.Recorded at AASA NCE