When I opened Elevated Educator, I knew I would find passion. What I did not expect was the precision, clarity, and real-world wisdom packed into every chapter. Megan Diede and Kara Rigsby wrote this book for the classroom educator, not theory. As someone who believes in Standing Tall for students a...

Let me say this loud and clear: if you feel exhausted, you are not alone. When that final bell rings at the end of the school year, emotions run high. There is joy, relief, and sometimes guilt. You smile as you high-five your students goodbye, but deep down, you know your energy tank flashes red....

Let me be straight with you. Leading in K-12 education takes more than a title or a job description. It takes clarity, courage, and commitment. But too often, myths and misconceptions shape how we view leadership in schools and districts. These false ideas block real progress and discourage educa...

Hey gang! Summer is almost here, and if you are an educator, you already know what that means—two months of “rest” that somehow end up jam-packed with side gigs, house projects, and maybe some lesson planning you swore you would not do.

Now listen, just because you love teaching does not mean...

Reignite Your Passion and Build Career Stamina

Hey there. I want to ask you something big. Something real.

Why did you get into education?

Not why you stayed. Not what you do now. I want you to go back—way back—to that first spark. That moment when something lit up in you and said, "This is it...

Hey there, educator. Yes—you. The one juggling lesson plans, student needs, and that growing stack of ungraded papers. I see the unique challenges you face, and this one’s for you.

You may be closing out a marking period. Testing season creeps closer. Or maybe you just need to make it to Friday....

Let’s be real, y’all. Frustration comes with the job. In education, we all face it— policies that make no sense, paperwork that never ends, and people who test your patience. You want to throw your hands up and walk out some days. I get it. I’ve been there, too. You're not alone in this.

But wha...

Just Do This...

Hey gang, I have something powerful to share with you. As a seasoned educator and school climate and culture expert, I want to talk about something every school, every district, and every educator needs now more than ever: alignment, action, and culture that works.

I recently re...

Hey gang, ever sat through a team meeting or PLC where brainstorming felt like pulling teeth? You know what I’m talking about — that awkward silence or hearing the same ideas on repeat. It doesn’t have to be that way. I have four simple and effective brainstorming exercises to breathe life into y...

Hey gang! I want to talk about something that hits every educator at some point — idea fatigue. You know the feeling. Your brain feels like a chalkboard erased one too many times. Foggy. Blurry. You’ve pulled out all the old favorites, tried every go-to activity, and now you’re just... stuck. Ide...

Hey everyone. Let’s be honest—staff meetings suck and often feel like a waste of time. They should bring people together, share valuable information, and improve the school. Instead, they drain energy, frustrate teachers, and make everyone question their life choices.

The good news? It does not ...

Hey, gang! Today, I’m talking to my school leaders. Communication matters. How you speak to your staff, students, and parents shapes your school’s culture. To lead effectively, you must communicate clearly, concisely, and memorably.

How do you do that? Stick to three key points.

Why Three...