The EduCurious Podcast: An Interview with Dr. Christy Lamb: The Modern Principal Podcast

🔥 This episode is for every woman leading in education who has ever wondered, “Am I doing this right?” 🔥What happens when one powerhouse educator interviews the very leader who inspired her journey to a doctorate?Watch: https://youtu.be/KY382eQQ2HYLearn: Coming soon…DrChristyLamb.comIn this powerful and refreshingly honest conversation, Dr. Amber Love Johnson sits down with Dr. Christy Lamb of the Modern Principal Podcast to talk leadership, identity, and what it really looks like to lead as a woman in education today.💡 From redefining what leadership looks like💡 To navigating credibility as a young female principal💡 To building systems rooted in dignity, equity, and researchThis episode is packed with real talk, practical insight, and the kind of perspective that will shift how you see your role as a leader.✨ You will hear about:• The truth about leadership as a woman in education• Scholar, System, Soul and how to lead with all three• Why clarity in your values changes everything• The power of dignity in student and staff interactions• What no one tells you about leaving and returning to education• How leadership impacts school culture more than you think• Balancing high expectations with high support• Real challenges in post-COVID education and shifting family dynamics• Why consistency matters more than perfection👩🏽‍🏫 If you are a teacher, instructional coach, aspiring administrator, or current leader, this conversation will leave you thinking deeper and leading stronger.Episode OverviewIn this episode of The EduCurious Podcast, Dr. Amber Love Johnson sits down with Dr. Christy Lamb, co-host of the Modern Principal Podcast, to explore what effective leadership looks like in today’s schools.Dr. Lamb shares her journey from classroom teacher to principal, corporate consultant, and now higher education professor. Together, they discuss how leadership must evolve, especially for women in education, and why traditional approaches don’t always work in modern school systems.This conversation dives into the powerful Scholar, System, and Soul framework, the importance of dignity in student interactions, and how leaders can balance high expectations with high support. Dr. Lamb also reflects on the changing landscape of education, including shifts in parent trust, student behavior, and teacher support post-COVID.Whether you’re an aspiring principal, instructional coach, or classroom teacher, this episode offers practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you lead with clarity, confidence, and impact.#EducationLeadership #WomenInLeadership #SchoolLeaders #EduCurious #PrincipalLife #InstructionalLeadership #EducationPodcast #TeacherSupport #SchoolCulture #EdLeadership #K12Education #DignityInEducation #PBIS #SystemsThinking #ModernPrincipalPodcastChapters 00:00 Introduction to Leadership in Education02:17 Navigating Leadership as a Woman03:42 Values-Driven Leadership06:09 The Journey of Leadership Pathways08:17 Reflections on Leadership Experience11:03 High Expectations and Support in Leadership11:47 Supporting Staff and Building Culture13:54 The Principal's Influence on School Culture18:37 Accomplishments and Equity in Education21:39 Challenges in Modern Education23:11 Behavior Management with Dignity24:49 Pursuing a Doctorate in Education26:22 Career Opportunities in Education27:18 Engaging with Educational Research28:33 The Impact of Social Media on Education29:32 Excitement for Future Projects31:40 Closing