MTMG’s ConnectToWork with Janet Keadle: From Classroom Leadership to EdTech Project Management: Driving Success with Data and Heart

Episode Synopsis: In this episode, we speak withJanet Keadle, an accomplished education leader with over 20 years of experience in guiding schools and programs toward success. Janet shares insights on leadership development, creating impactful educational environments, and her passion for connecting students with resources they need to thrive. Her journey from teacher to school principal demonstrates how recognizing potential in others and embracing servant leadership can transform educational outcomes and operations.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

💡 How mentorship and leadership opportunities can reveal untapped potential and shape career trajectories

✅ The importance of approachability, empathy, and creativity in educational leadership

🎯 How to advocate for educational resources and remove barriers for both teachers and students

Key Quotes:

🎤 "She saw it in me... I thoroughly enjoyed it and didn't even see that in myself, but she had seen that in me."

🎤 "My passion really is about getting resources out. I do believe that everybody, all students, everybody has this ability to learn and it's our job to help them figure out those resources."

🎤 "The most important part of a leader in education is getting those projects done and taking the hats off teachers because teachers' first job is working with students."

Meet The Interviewee:

Janet Keadle is a results-driven educational leader withover two decades of experience leading teams and driving academic outcomes. As Principal at Accel Schools, she increased passing rates from 37% to 92% and improved employee satisfaction by 75%. Previously, Janet spent 12 years at Stride Learning Solutions in progressively senior leadership roles. Her creative approach to leadership and focus on data-driven decision-making has made her a standout in education management. Janet is currently seeking a program or project management role in the edtech space where she can leverage her leadership skills and cross-functional collaboration experience.

References mentioned: Seven Mindsets of Leaders bySteve Cook

How to Connect

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetkeadle/

📧 Email: [e-mail]

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