Episode #2: Anitra Gallegos

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Anitra Gallegos is the principal of Panorama Middle School in Colorado Springs, CO. She has 10 years’ leadership experience and 7 years’ experience as a classroom teacher. She has worked w/ non-profit organizations on race-conscious pedagogy and educational equity. She holds a MA from Capella University where she conducted research on assessment practices and data disaggregation. She has recently been … Read More

Episode #3: Mechele Newell

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Dr. Mechele Newell is a 2nd/3rd grade teacher/Change Agent/Advocate for the under-represented/under-privileged youth and leader in her local ministry in the Bay Area. A former laboratory scientist, she supports youth and education in the local community by volunteering in local public and private schools. What caused her to get into K-12 was the time she was coaching girls’ bball. This … Read More

Episode #116: Jillian DuBois

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Jillian DuBois serves as an elementary educator in Clearwater, FL. She has been in the field of education for two decades. She is the recently published author and illustrator of “Liv’s Seashells” and “Road to Awesome: A Journey for Kids”, “Look at YOU, Piper Lou!”, and is the Optimistic Originator of Imparted Joy LLC. Jillian’s journey continues to bring much … Read More

Episode #4: PJ Caposey

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PJ Caposey is a dynamic speaker and a transformational leader and educator. PJ began his career as an award-winning teacher in the inner-city of Chicago and has subsequently led significant change in every administrative post he has held. PJ became a principal at the tender age of 28 and within three years was able to lead a small-town/rural school historically … Read More

Episode #5: Jen Molitor

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Jen Molitor is a Speaker, Author of The Happy Teacher’s Handbook- From Overwhelmed to Inspired- Helping Teachers Embrace Resiliency. This upcoming school year, she is transitioning into her first principal role at a 4, 5 grade campus. Her most recent role was instructional coach in Clarksville, OH. As an educator for 19 years, Jen has enjoyed teaching in the classroom, … Read More