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Dr. D Consulting, LLC

I help marginalized women educators with professional skill development to attain instructional leadership positions. Join our email community and you will receive a freebie " 5 Mistakes to Avoid for Aspiring Instructional Leaders." I look forward to sharing and learning with you!

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Hello Reader ! My second book is live on Amazon ready for purchase! S.T.A.N.D. : Five Powerful Strategies for Overcoming Barriers to Becoming an Instructional Leader, provides through an easy to remember acronym, five strategies aspiring or current teacher leaders should utilize to strengthen their skill sets. For school systems, this book serves as a foundation to develop the capacity of the teacher leaders in your schools. This book also serves as a reflection tool for current instructional...

10 days ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader ! As we approach the standardized testing season, the pressure to perform can feel overwhelming—not just for students, but for you, the leaders who guide them. Understanding the intricacies of these tests is the first step to overcoming potential challenges and leading your team to success. At my school, we are having a testing pep rally. During the pep rally classes will perform songs/cheers to support the grades that are taking the state standardized tests. We will have a DJ...

18 days ago • 1 min read

Dear Reader , Today April 4th marks the solemn anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is imperative that we pause to reflect on his enduring legacy and the profound impact of his advocacy for justice and equality. Dr. King's commitment to nonviolent resistance in the face of systemic oppression continues to inspire and challenge us to this day. As we remember Dr. King's legacy, let us recommit ourselves to the ongoing struggle for justice, equality, and human...

about 1 month ago • 3 min read

Reader , This is Spring Break Season! Whether you are on break this week or next week, I hope you are enjoying or will enjoy your break. Take time to relax, relate and release! Prepare your mind, body and spirit for the time after spring break, state standardized testing and end of school year activities! IYKYK Here you go! This month's edition of Dr. D Consulting's monthly newsletter, "EmpowerED Insights"! March 2024 EmpowerED Insights Newsletter.pdf Hit reply and let me know the topics you...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader! It is almost time for spring break! Well, I should say, we are all ready for spring break! The days are longer, the sun is shining and the temperatures are warmer. The students and teachers are restless. In my area, there was no snow or even mention of snow so it has been a long winter. So, we are ready for a break! Aside from the much needed break teachers need, spring is also a time for teaching contracts to be extended along with all the buzz of who is staying or leaving the...

2 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader , I hope you are enjoying Black History Month! I am currently enjoying the Genius MLK/X series on Hulu which parallels the stories of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcom X during the early 1960's. At my school, our students are really engaged in the daily Black History Month Trivia questions. Adults are learning facts too! I have also been writing my new book tentatively titled: S.T.A.N.D.: Five Powerful Strategies for Overcoming Barriers to Becoming an Instructional Leader. As part...

3 months ago • 2 min read

Reader , I attended a vision board workshop today. The facilitator guided us to think about our goals for the year as we found images and words from magazines to place on our boards. So I have a question for you: 🌟What does your path to becoming an instructional leader look like?🌟 As aspiring leaders, we often face barriers that seem insurmountable. A good first step is to visualize what you want and then take the steps to make it happen. Putting your goals in writing, saying them out loud or...

4 months ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader , Growing up, I used to often hear the expression, "She doesn’t let the grass grow under your feet!” which was used to describe someone who was on the move, who took advantage of an opportunity and was about the business! Since I published my Amazon best seller My Hope is Built: Reflections of Faith Grace and Resilience from an Educational Leader, I have wanted to share more what it takes to be an instructional leader. I have a passion for sharing some of the nuts and bolts of...

4 months ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader , Today marks the day that we recognize, remember and celebrate the legacy of one of the most admired leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I have read so many books and articles about the Civil Rights Movement and about Dr. King. I most recently read, King, A Life which was the most comprehensive book about his life that I have read so far. Check it out! Every year around this time, I also watch the documentary chronicling the last year of his life, King in the Wilderness. You...

4 months ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader! We begin another year filled with hope, gratitude and anticipation of what is to come. This year, I am looking forward to: Increasing my email community members; Partnering with your individuals, districts/schools; Meeting you all at more conferences and events; Writing my follow up to "My Hope is Built" and more! What are you looking forward to in 2024? Wishing you peace, good health and prosperity for 2024! Until next time,

5 months ago • 1 min read
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