I’m thrilled to welcome Mary Miele — seasoned educator, Learning Specialist, and founder of Evolved Education Company — as our guest today! We’re celebrating the release of her 15th publication, The Power of Questioning: A Problem-Solving Model for Helping Students Learn Better.
With over 30 years in education, Mary has dedicated her career to supporting students, families, and schools. She’s a trusted expert in whole-child education, school placement, and executive functioning, and her latest book introduces a transformative approach to teaching and learning. Through the art of questioning, educators, parents, and students gain powerful tools to unlock potential. As a coach, you can imagine how excited I was when she shared this new resource with me!
Inside The Power of Questioning, Mary presents a structured, five-step framework that brings curiosity, clarity, and purpose to any educational challenge. Her model encourages students and educators to:
- Identify the Problem – Clearly define the challenge without judgment.
- Ask Questions – Break the problem down with open-ended and targeted questions. HOW questions are especially powerful! (Mary shares fascinating research on this.)
- Increase Knowledge – Research, observe, and gather insights to deepen understanding.
- Experiment with Solutions – Develop and test strategies, refining them based on feedback.
- Reflect and Grow – Evaluate outcomes, learn from the process, and build future skills.
This model not only strengthens problem-solving skills, but also boosts executive functioning, critical thinking, and resilience — a game-changer for both students and educators.
If you have a student in your life, you’ll want to hear Mary’s approach to problem-solving. And if that student is struggling, this book is a must-read!
A huge thank you to Mary Miele for her unwavering passion, dedication, and advocacy for students. Her work is truly transforming education!
The Power of Questioning is available here on Amazon.
Mary's contact information:
- Website: https://evolvededucationcompany.com/
- Mary's personal consulting page: https://evolvededucationcompany.com/consulting-with-mary-miele/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolveded/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolvededucationcompany/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvolvedEducation
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/EvolvedEdCo
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