Educational Leadership Moment
Are you an educational leader wanting to foster an environment of collaboration and innovation, develop and implement effective strategies to ensure student achievement, and promote opportunity and access? Then I have the guidance just for you! I’m Dr. Kim Moore, host of the Educational Leadership Moment. As a classroom teacher, school administrator, and central office staff member, I know what it’s like to be overwhelmed because your plate is too full... Join me weekly for research-based and experientially learned leadership principles and best practices to improve student success! Click the SUBSCRIBE button, and follow the Educational Leadership Moment podcast today! Remember, "When students are led well, they learn well." #EducationalLeader, Kim
Episodes
Strong family partnerships don’t happen through flyers or events. They grow when we listen with humility and invite families to shape school culture rather than receive information.
In this episode, we explore how shifting from compliance to true collaboration transforms engagement, especially with underrepresented families. When we share power, trust follows.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn wel...
Thriving schools don’t happen by chance; they’re built through intentional systems that attract, grow, and keep great educators.
In this episode, we’ll explore how proactive leadership transforms retention, development, and culture, creating schools where teachers thrive and students soar.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com
Book: http://leadershipchai...
Many educators feel like they’re bailing water from a sinking ship while being judged for the mess they're in. The pressures of shortages and burnout are real.
In this episode, we’ll explore how prioritizing teacher well-being isn’t a luxury; it’s the foundation for student success and sustainable school culture.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com<...
Strong schools don’t just invest in technology or curriculum; they invest in people. Great teaching thrives when educators receive meaningful coaching.
In this episode, we’ll explore how effective mentoring builds confidence, strengthens instruction, and transforms school culture for lasting success.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com
Book: http://lea...
Many districts limit leadership growth to titles, missing the untapped potential in teachers, staff, and even students.
True transformation begins when leadership is viewed as a practice, not a position, enabling empowering influence at every level of the system.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com
Book: http://leadershipchairbook.com
LinkedIn: htt...
Some schools face constant turnover, while others thrive with strong, stable teams. The difference? Leadership that invests in people with purpose.
In this episode, we’ll explore how intentional hiring, growth, and retention practices transform schools into communities where educators want to stay.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com
Book: http://leade...
Many districts struggle with turnover, but thriving schools know the secret; it’s intentional leadership that invests in people first.
In this episode, we’ll explore how strong staff development and retention build culture, elevate teaching, and create lasting student success.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com
Book: http://leadershipchairbook.com
Closing achievement gaps isn’t about piling on more initiatives; it’s about building a connected system where alignment, instruction, and data work together.
When leaders move from compliance to commitment, strengths are amplified, trust grows, and schools transform into places of access and opportunity for all.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com
Book...
Data is powerful, but it can’t be about binders or dashboards that collect dust. Used well, it illuminates learning and supports teachers, not punishes them.
In this episode, we’ll unpack how leaders can shift from compliance to commitment, building a data culture that fosters growth, trust, and better outcomes.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com
Book...
Strong curriculum alignment is the foundation of student success. When standards, teaching, and assessments connect, learning grows—but missteps can create gaps and frustration.
In this episode, we’ll explore how leaders can move from compliance to continuous improvement, building systems that ensure coherence and equity for every learner.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
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Strong Tier 1 instruction sets the stage for equity and achievement. Yet too often, schools fall into initiative overload or quick fixes that don’t last.
Real progress comes from clarity, collaboration, and coaching. With the right mindset and methods, leaders can strengthen instruction for every student.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com
Book: http:...
Many schools work hard to close achievement gaps, yet still see limited progress. Sometimes the issue isn’t effort, it’s direction and focusing on the right things.
Lasting change starts with asset-based leadership, evidence-based practices, and consistent follow-through; one student, one classroom, one school at a time.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: http://kimdmoore.com...
Instructional leadership often fails to improve student outcomes when it’s applied without context and intended follow-through. Many initiatives result in surface-level changes and initiative fatigue rather than lasting impact.
Deepening instructional leadership requires a shift from top-down mandates to influencing environments where teachers thrive. It entails supporting shared leadership, quality teaching, and aligned systems tha...
Time is our most valuable resource, and learning how to lead while managing it well is key. After launching my book, I found new ways to share leadership principles that support growth, confidence, and impact at every level.
In this episode, we’ll walk through 12 essential leadership lessons, timeless strategies for prioritizing, influencing, and growing with purpose. Whether you're just starting out or leveling up, t...
The 7 C’s; Character, Candor, Commitment, Consistency, Courage, Confidence, Connection, are powerful guideposts for any leader’s journey. Today, we unpack how these principles shape growth and impact in schools and beyond.
These 7 C’s aren’t just buzzwords, they’re practical tools. We’ll explore real ways leaders can embed integrity, clarity, courage, and connection into daily routines to build trust, inspire teams, and lead with pu...
In this episode, we focus on lifelong success for every graduate. No matter their path; college, military, or career, our goal is to prepare them well for life’s challenges ahead.
We’ll explore the shared skills and mindsets that power achievement across paths. From resilience to adaptability, let’s discuss how schools, families, and communities can unite to equip students for enduring success.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
Welcome to the Educational Leadership Moment! Today, we’re focusing on life skills, those essential tools that help students succeed no matter their path after graduation: college, military, or the workforce.
From goal setting to emotional intelligence, we’ll explore how schools, families, and communities can work together to prepare well-rounded students ready to lead, serve, and thrive in every arena of life.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
...Today, we’re discussing the importance of preparing students for college, not just academically, but also socially, emotionally, and financially, with support from the entire community.
College readiness takes more than good grades. From critical thinking to time management and cultural awareness, let’s explore how families, schools, and communities can work together to set students up for success.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
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Today, we’re honoring students who choose the path of military service—and how we, as a community, can prepare and support them before they ever take the oath.
From academics and fitness to discipline and leadership, success in the military begins long before enlistment. Let’s explore how schools, families, and communities can stand behind our future service members.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they lear...
Preparing students for tomorrow’s workforce takes more than strong academics; it takes all of us working together to equip them with skills for success.
From classrooms to community partners, every role matters. Today’s episode explores how schools, families, and businesses can team up to build a career-ready future for every graduate.
#EducationalLeader,
Kim
“When students are led well, they learn well.”
Website: ...
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