EP#09 - ACTIVATING & EMBODYING YOUR "WHY" AS AN EMPOWERED EDUCATOR IN STEM with Jen Rafferty

In this episode, I dive into the powerful topic of Activating & Embodying Your "Why" as an Empowered Educator in STEM with Jen Rafferty, Founder & CEO of Empowered Educator.Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Jen Rafferty:What inspired you to create Empowered Educator, and how does it align with your personal "why"?How can educators in STEM tap into their sense of purpose when facing burnout or challenges?What strategies do you recommend for staying connected to your "why" in a high-pressure environment?How does cultivating empowerment in educators translate to better outcomes for students?Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Activating & Embodying Your "Why" as an Empowered Educator:The importance of aligning your professional goals with your personal values to reignite passion in your work.Tools and practices for maintaining resilience and clarity as an educator in STEM.The ripple effect of empowered educators on fostering curiosity and innovation in their students.How embodying your "why" can transform both classroom dynamics and your own sense of fulfillment.About the Host: Tiffani TeacheyTiffani Teachey is a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) advocate, TEDx international speaker, and international best-selling author of the children’s book “What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z,” the STEM Crew Kids Adventures series, and three empowerment books. She is the host of the Read It Right Radio Show on WDRBmedia. Tiffani owns Thrive Edge Publishing and is the owner/publishing consultant of Inspired Authors Publishing. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management, both from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is a Leadership Studies Ph.D. student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.As an engineer with over 19 years of experience, Tiffani is passionate about inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM careers. She was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and enjoys traveling and being a youth mentor. For more about Tiffani, visit her website at www.TiffaniTeachey.com. Check out the free STEM gift—the 10 STEM Scholarships & Organizations e-book—at www.stemistheway.com.