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08/11/2026

New Episode! "Special Guest: Donn Kirkwood | Creating the Conditions for Every Student to Succeed"

What happens when educators stop asking, “What’s wrong with this student?” and begin asking, “Have we created the right conditions for this student to succeed?”
In this episode of The Road to an Effective Classroom Environment, Dr. Lashawnte welcomes Donn Kirkwood, nationally recognized educator, speaker, U.S. Army veteran, former North Carolina Outstanding Educator, and Senior Leadership Coach with the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB).

With more than two decades of experience supporting schools, districts, and career and technical education centers, Donn brings a wealth of knowledge about improving teaching, learning, and leadership. His work includes evidence-based instructional practices, instructional rounds, strategic planning, leadership coaching, school culture, and continuous improvement.

During this conversation, Dr. Lashawnte and Donn explore what it takes to move schools from good intentions to intentional action. They discuss the role leaders play in creating environments where teachers can grow, students can thrive, and improvement becomes part of the culture rather than another initiative.

Listeners will gain insight into:

Creating the conditions that allow every student to succeed
Strengthening instructional leadership and classroom practices

Using evidence and observation to drive meaningful school improvement

Building stronger, more sustainable school cultures

Supporting teachers through coaching rather than compliance

Recognizing the untapped potential in students

Connecting leadership decisions to student outcomes

Creating continuous improvement systems that last

Donn also shares lessons shaped by his own journey and the experiences that continue to influence his commitment to educators and students across the country.

Whether you are a teacher, CTE educator, instructional coach, assistant principal, principal, district leader, or aspiring administrator, this conversation challenges you to consider an important question:

Are we asking students to succeed within the system we created—or are we intentionally creating a system in which they can succeed?
🎧 Tune in and join us on The Road to an Effective Classroom Environment—where better classrooms begin with intentional educators and leaders.

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07/28/2026

New Episode! "Beyond the Keynotes: Lessons That Will Actually Improve Your School"

Professional conferences are inspiring—but inspiration alone doesn't transform schools. Implementation does. In this episode, we go beyond the keynote speakers and breakout sessions and share the practical lessons that every school leader can begin implementing immediately. Whether you're a teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal, principal, district leader, or CTE administrator, these are the ideas that have the greatest potential to improve school culture, strengthen instruction, ...

Professional conferences are inspiring—but inspiration alone doesn't transform schools. Implementation does. In this episode, we go beyond the keynote speakers and …

07/14/2026

New Episode! "Aligned Before the Bell: Setting Your Leadership Intentions Before Day One"

Misalignment isn't burnout. It's what happens when the calendar leads instead of you. In this episode, Dr. Lashawnte McCray-Sarvis breaks down how to set your leadership intentions before the school year starts — not after you're depleted. You'll walk away with three questions to ask before you touch a master schedule, and a one-page alignment ritual you can fill out this week. In this episode: Why misalignment — not burnout — is the real threat to your leadershipThe three questions to ask be...

Misalignment isn't burnout. It's what happens when the calendar leads instead of you. In this episode, Dr. Lashawnte McCray-Sarvis breaks down how to set your leade…

06/28/2026

New Episode! "How Leaders Can Use AI to Reduce Teacher Workload While Preserving a Positive, Organized Classroom Environment"

Artificial Intelligence is transforming education—but how can school leaders use it responsibly without sacrificing the relationships and culture that make great schools thrive?

In this episode of The Road to an Effective Classroom Environment, Dr. Lashawnte McCray-Sarvis explores how educational leaders can leverage AI to reduce teacher workload, streamline administrative tasks, and support high-quality instruction while preserving the positive, organized classroom environments that students need to succeed.

You'll discover practical ways AI can assist with lesson planning, differentiated instruction, family communication, data analysis, and administrative responsibilities, freeing teachers to spend more time where they have the greatest impact: building relationships, engaging students, and delivering meaningful learning experiences.

Dr. McCray-Sarvis also discusses the critical role leaders play in implementing AI with purpose, ensuring technology enhances, not replaces, the human connection at the heart of education.

In this episode, you'll learn:
How AI can reduce teacher workload without replacing professional expertise

Five practical ways school leaders can use AI to support educators

Strategies for preserving a positive classroom culture while embracing innovation

Leadership questions to ask before implementing AI tools

How to create more time for coaching, collaboration, and student success

Remember: AI should handle the repetitive work so educators can focus on the relational work. When used intentionally, technology becomes a tool that strengthens teaching, supports leadership, and creates more opportunities for meaningful student learning.

Whether you're a principal, assistant principal, instructional coach, district leader, or classroom teacher, this episode will leave you with actionable strategies to lead confidently in the age of AI—without losing sight of what matters most: people.

Connect with Dr. Lashawnte McCray-Sarvis:
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06/27/2026

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06/25/2026

Why Equity Matters in Education

Equity isn’t just a value—it’s a practice. At LeeJanes Consulting, we help schools and organizations implement equitable strategies that create lasting impact for every learner and team member. Let’s build a more inclusive future together.

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06/22/2026

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“Outstanding consulting service that truly enhances workplace effectiveness and educational environments.” We’re grateful for the trust our clients place in us—and proud to see their growth and success.

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06/19/2026

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