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Author: Sean Amore

April 3, 2023
STAFF PROFILE – IGNITING PASSION

Mik Love wears many hats: Father, Coach, Leader, Mentor, and Son, but it’s been his lifelong passion for students finding their voices and their paths that have led Mik to where he is now - Empowered's Director of Training and

April 3, 2023
TEACHER PROFILE – PAYING PMM FORWARD

There is a Master Teacher heading to RiseUp Atlanta. Jaqueline Valentine, or “Mama V” as her students and coworkers call her, has been using PMM (Principles + Markets = Mindset) in her classroom for several years and she’s ready to

March 3, 2023
TEACHER PROFILE – BE YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF

Tracy Turney-Smith is a prime example of the enthusiastic, supportive, and authentic educator that helps kids discover, develop, and apply their unique talents. She's also a model for how teachers and their students can benefit from a growth mindset. These

March 3, 2023
STAFF PROFILE – INSPIRING TRANSFORMATION

Whether a student or teacher of Empowered, employing growth mindset is the key to opening new doors of opportunity and growth. Empowered leader Ken Chadwick not only inspired his students, but he also challenged himself to new opportunities as well.

November 16, 2022
TEACHER PROFILE – LEGACY OF SUCCESS

“All teachers say this - but (my students) are the reason I wake up and come to school. They inspire me every day. They inspire me every day. I don’t think they really understand how much they inspire me, so

November 2, 2022
ALUMNI PROFILE – RENAISSANCE MAN DOESN’T SETTLE

“Sometimes doubt creeps in your head . . . you have to put that aside and build your following.” CLAYTON BARNETT A renaissance man is defined as an individual with many talents or areas of talent, and Empowered alumni Clayton

October 24, 2022
INCENTIVIZING POSITIVITY TO BEAT NEGATIVITY

“Students are lighting up like Christmas trees - they are learning in a way where, suddenly, they are making the decision to do the right thing instead of being told to do the right thing.” KENNETH NELSONEPIC Academy True power

April 22, 2022
The Overhead: A Visual History

Just imagine the yellow glow of the room. A chorus of graphite scratching ― scribbling feverishly ― immortalizing the most semi-permanent of ideas. The buzz of a fan, the warm glow of incandescent light shining through the grates, erecting broken

March 29, 2022
The Must-Have Layers for Spring

Now that we've made the transition from winter to spring (and bid farewell to our snow boots), we might find ourselves wondering "Is it warm enough to wear this today?" Fear not, these spring outfits provide flexibility for layering up

March 29, 2022
No, Covid Isn’t to Blame

Union leaders will offer tired talking points about salary structures and benefits. But, as this year winds down, get a group of teachers together for margaritas, chips, and salsa, and you’ll start to hear the truth.  The teacher shortage isn’t