A new school year is the perfect opportunity for fresh starts and renewed focus. In this episode, I share insights on embracing new beginnings in school leadership and introduce The Empowered Principal Academy, my newest program designed to equip leaders with the tools, mindset, and strategies to thrive in their roles. Find the full episode show notes and transcript here: https://angelakellycoaching.com/445 Keep up with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akellycoaching/

Do your students read the words but struggle to understand what they read? In this episode of The Education Connection , we're wrapping up our Science of Reading series by focusing on the ultimate goal of reading: comprehension . I'll share the seven comprehension strategies that have shaped my instruction over the years and explain how I teach them in my first-grade classroom. While my approach has been influenced by the professional book 7 Keys to Comprehension by Susan Zimmermann and Chryse H

Summer Start Sort Of - FAAF 266 In this 266th episode, I share my reflections from June 22-26,, 2026. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below: >>> bit.ly/E266FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 29th: Teach Lab with Justin Reich E92 “The Homework Machine Ep 6 "Inviting AI to the Party"” 2nd: Teach Lab with Justin Reich E93 “The Homework Machine Ep 7: Break the Teacher” 3rd: The Easy EdTech Podcast E377 “How AI Can Support Educator Wellness and Emotional Int

Meet Priscilla Mendez, special education teacher at East Lake Middle School in the Socorro School District in El Paso, Texas. Priscilla was the campus teacher of the year in 2026! She is a wife, mom of 3 boys, and the director of the HOPE worldwide SW Chapter — a nonprofit that serves the community. She loves to exercise, eat well, and is passionate about serving her students and the school community. Join us TODAY, Tuesday, 6/30 at 4:15 EST/2:15 MT on the #ELB podcast. Follow her at @relentles

Making clear, confident decisions as a school leader can be challenging when multiple priorities, pressures, and competing perspectives pull you in different directions. Finding clarity is not just about making choices but understanding your own mindset, emotions, and the internal signals that guide your decision-making. In this episode, I explore the concept of leadership clarity and the metaphor of a compass to help you navigate complex situations. I discuss how to pause, observe your thoughts

How do you effectively teach vocabulary in the primary classroom? In this episode of The Education Connection , we're exploring one of the essential components of the Science of Reading : vocabulary. You'll learn why vocabulary instruction is critical for reading comprehension , how it differs from sight word practice, and simple classroom activities you can begin using immediately. Robin shares practical, teacher-friendly ideas including preteaching vocabulary before a read aloud, vocabulary sc