S1E15 - Shaping Future Education Through Innovative Leadership and Mentorship with Meredith Roe

Positively Leading

Join us for an enlightening journey with Meredith Roe, an educational technology strategy and innovation consultant. In this podcast, Meredith reflects on the pivotal moments and lessons that have propelled her career from the classroom to the forefront of global educational strategy. Through a series of insightful conversations, she shares the wisdom gained throughout her career—a journey that began with an inspiring mentor and has led her to become a school leader. Her growth from the challenges of middle leader to shaping the future of education shows the importance of mentorship and a balanced pursuit of professional ambition.

Meredith takes us through her once in a lifetime experience of designing an educational campus geared towards integration and digital learning. Her leadership in this ground breaking project, followed by a career shift to digital education at a systemic level, offers a glimpse into the complexities of leading cultural change at a local, system and global level. Meredith emphasizes the significance of strong leadership and the satisfaction of navigating change.
As the episode concludes, Meredith shares her personal approach to networking and the importance of professional development in building a successful career. She explains the art of cultivating relationships over coffee and the strategic use of platforms like LinkedIn in an evolving professional landscape. With an exciting new software development venture on the horizon, Meredith provides insights into the creative process and the collaborative spirit essential for bringing innovative ideas to life. For those eager to expand their leadership horizons, Meredith’s expertise serves as a guiding light, and her willingness to share more on the subject leaves us looking forward to her next appearance on our podcast.

Did you know there is more? You can access every episode, show notes, links and more via my website Positively Beaming.

Chapters

1. Lessons in Leadership and Learning (00:00:00)

2. Revolutionizing Education Through Innovation (00:11:47)

3. Networking and Professional Development (00:24:11)

4. Expand Your Leadership Learning (00:32:11)