Author, speaker, and creator of the Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.® initiative, LaVonna Roth, chats with us about how we can all shine through our mindset.

LaVonna shares how we can recognize our own greatness and become the exceptional person you were meant to be, reminds us how we can embrace failure, and tells us why she is excited about the frustrations in education.

Episode Highlights

2:09 – LaVonna introduces herself.
3:17 – LaVonna tells us about the Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.® Initiative.
7:06 – LaVonna’s failure.
13:08 – LaVonna’s success.
15:47 – What’s got LaVonna excited about education right now.
23:12 – LaVonna’s advice to new teachers.
27:07 – 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
28:57 – How to connect with LaVonna

LaVonnas’s Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Voxer
Book You’re Reading: “Dark Horse” by Todd Rose
Who to Follow: @Joe_Sanfelippo
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Prince Ea
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Self care. Take time for you.
Best piece of advice you’ve ever received: Dream bigger than you ever dreamed would ever be possible.