Feeling grateful for where you are, but hungry for more? In this episode, Dr. Smarr shares personal stories of self-funded professional development and explores how to advocate for yourself, create your own opportunities, and invest in your growth—professionally, spiritually, and personally. Learn actionable tips to stay relevant, build accountability, and pair faith with action as you refine your leadership and claim your vision.
HyphenatEdD Leader
Through stories and practical reflections from Dr. Rochelle Smarr — a practitioner--scholar-administrator-dreamer-podcaster — HyphenatEdD Leader offers a grounded lens into the often-invisible labor of leading with passion and purpose in complex educational systems.
Through stories and practical reflections from Dr. Rochelle Smarr — a practitioner--scholar-administrator-dreamer-podcaster — HyphenatEdD Leader offers a grounded lens into the often-invisible labor of leading with passion and purpose in complex educational systems.Listen on
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