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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

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

March 25, 2022
Believe in Me.

Dear Teacher, I’m coming back to school after some time away. I’m worried that I won’t be able to keep up. I’m going to try my best but I might need some help.  Truthfully, I’m scared you’ll just see me

March 24, 2022
Creative Classrooms with Raquel Solórzano

Her lessons start with a check-in form, which she has been using for a few years to determine how her students are doing. It’s not all about content knowledge, either. The form is something focused on the whole child. It

March 29, 2021
Note to my 1st Year Teacher Self

The other day I came across a well-worn notebook where I like to brainstorm and write down goals. It includes my 100 bucket list items, notes of inspiration from time spent abroad, and my dreams and aspirations of becoming a

March 24, 2021
Special Needs Isn’t a Life Sentence

When students with special needs slip through the cracks, they often land behind bars. What can be done to change this and how can we empower our most challenged learners to become more than a statistic? We all know those

March 24, 2021
How one class project launched an international business that’s making a difference.

Courage Shoes - Evalyn Eddington In August 2020, 12-year-old Evalyn Eddington was feeling nervous about going into 7th grade. In a normal year, seventh grade brings on feelings of anxiety: junior high, new school, changes all around. But this was