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 #5: Jen Molitor
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
Episode #113: Marita Diffenbaugh
Marita Diffenbaugh has twenty-two years of service in Idaho’s education system, from the classroom, school district, and university to the State Department of Education. Marita believes that hope is a prerequisite for learning and looks for ways to help others see their value. In her newly published book, L.E.A.R.N.E.R. Finding the True, Good, and Beautiful in Education, she shares about … Read More
Episode #112: Joy Kelly
Joy Kelly has more than 25 years of educational experience in public and parochial schools as a teacher, coach, mentor, associate principal, and principal. In 2015, Joy was named Iowa associate principal of the year. She also provides coaching and training for new administrators in Iowa. Joy serves as a leadership coach for administrators across the country on behalf of … Read More
Episode #16: Nick Holtvluwer
Nick Holtvluwer is the principal at Mammoth Heights Elementary School in Parker, CO. Nick taught 6 years 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade in Tampa, FL, before he earned his Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida. Soon after earning his Master’s degree, he moved within the district to another Elementary School where he served as … Read More