The Empowering Teacher - Secondary

Imagine if every student knew that they were more than just the awards they receive or the letter grade on a report card. Imagine if they truly understood that when they lean into their passions and talents to address a need in the world, therein lies their legacy, their contribution to the world.  Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guests Sandra Vasquez, Counselor,  at Mountainside High School in Arizona, as she shares how they lean into The 8th Habit with intention to make impactful change in their school community.

It can feel like a focus on academics means we have to sacrifice nurturing whole-student growth—body, mind, heart, and spirit. In reality, they go hand in hand. Join Molly as she talks with Dr. Eve and guest Colleen Grueter, High School Teacher from Michigan, about how to build a focus on students as whole people into every school day.

When secondary learners understand the power of student voice, they can begin to understand the role they play in being leaders of change. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Joie Logsdon, Leadership Teacher from Union County High School in Kentucky, as they dig into the impact when students understand that their unique genius could fuel not only their own learning and high-school experience, but extend to people beyond the walls of the school.

Are you inviting chaos in if you don’t take control of the classroom environment? Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Kim Fisenne, Principal at Porter Ridge High School, as they talk about the real challenge of releasing control so that students can lead their own learning.

If you asked students to rate their level of safety to learn and willingness to share in your classroom, what do you think they would say? Do you think they’d say they can be their authentic self and feel like they belong? Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guests Michelle Powers and Temeka Wright from Samuel Gaines Academy, as they share their recipe for a safe learning environment.

When something goes wrong, it’s easy for all of us to look for something “out there” to blame. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and Leadership Facilitator in Mattoon, Illinois, Jessica Peterson, as they explore how to help teens embrace the paradigm “change starts with me” and build their sense of agency and internal locus of control.

Why is it that we just expect secondary students to know how to lead? Is it because they’ve been in school longer? Do we see them as mini-adults? Would we think this way about algebra or writing a persuasive essay? Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Joey Norman, High School Principal, as they explore how the concept of “repetition across time” applies to all learning, including leadership learning.

We can see the genius of students so clearly, how can we help them see it too? Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Rich Stuart, Principal at Mattoon High School, as they explore practical strategies that help students see their own potential.

What happens when we commit to learning experiences that stretch our thinking beyond the content areas we teach? Join Molly and special guest Sean Covey, as they dig into the impact of investing in our own leadership development.