Episode 29 - Education Consultant: The #1 Mistake Parents Make With Their Kids' in Middle School - Dr. Desiree Alexander

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the SupportED Learning Podcast, Dr. Joe Sebestyen sits down with Dr. Desiree Alexander, founder and CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting, Google Certified Innovator, and author of Ready to Be an Educational Leader, to explain what schools are getting right and wrong about technology, AI, and digital safety. Dr. Alexander shares the philosophy behind two decades of training educators — no fluff, no selling, just discussion — and why every tech adoption in a school should start with one simple question: why.Dr. Joe Sebestyen and Dr. Desiree Alexander discuss the realities families and educators are facing right now, including the biggest mistake parents make as kids hit middle school, how to talk to students about AI without pretending it isn't here, why "expert" is a label people throw around too easily, and the system behind her 92% first-time pass rate for aspiring principals taking the SLLA exam. Dr. Alexander also explains why she's optimistic about the resistance facing public education right now, and why students have more power online than they realize.This episode is especially useful for school administrators evaluating EdTech purchases, aspiring principals preparing for licensure exams, K-12 teachers navigating AI in the classroom, and parents trying to keep middle and high schoolers safe online. Dr. Alexander gives a clear, practical framework for asking better questions about technology and helping students take control of their own digital lives.📲 Connect with them: educatoralexander.comInstagram: @educatoralexanderFacebook: @EducatorAlexander📲 Learn more about us: supportedtutoring.com, @dr_joe_ap_exams Thanks for tuning in to the SupportED Learning Podcast with Dr. Joe. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe for more insights on education, critical thinking, and AI integration in learning. Visit our website at supportedtutoring.comRemember to share this podcast with fellow parents and educators who are passionate about reimagining education for tomorrow's world. Until next time, keep supporting learning!