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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

March 28, 2022
Bribe Your Kids

Ok, well, don’t really “bribe” them, but incentivize them so they can see the value they bring to your classroom in real time. If you do that, you’ll have forever changed the dynamic between you and your students and you’ll

March 25, 2022
The Case Against Zero

Heated arguments erupt amongst colleagues, as opinions and passions run deep about the rights and wrongs of grading practices. The use of zeros is perhaps one of the biggest hot buttons, so much so that a Florida teacher (Diane Tirado)

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