Dec. 5, 2024

Supporting Leaders in Education - PPD146

Advise for mid- and late-career educators

In this episode of PodcastPD, we welcome Walter McKenzie, a veteran educator with over 40 years of experience and the founder of The Worthy Educator. Walter shares his journey and discusses how his initiative supports mid- and late-career educators by building community, offering tailored professional development, and fostering legacy-building.

Join us as we explore:

The unique challenges faced by mid-career and veteran educators.
Strategies for authentic leadership at the classroom, district, and national levels.
How The Worthy Educator provides a lifeline for education leaders through collaboration and advocacy.
Walter’s reflections on the importance of relationships, innovation, and mentorship in creating a lasting impact.

If you’re an educator or leader seeking inspiration and practical advice to navigate the evolving landscape of education, this episode is a must-listen!

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Visit The Worthy Educator: TheWorthyEducator.com

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Walter McKenzie

Founder, The Worthy Educator

Walter McKenzie is the co-founder of The Worthy Educator, a thriving community of leaders in education supporting each other to have impact and build lasting legacies in their work. Since retiring from ASCD, he served 25 years in Massachusetts and Virginia public schools: 14 years as a classroom teacher and 11 years as a district director and assistant superintendent. He also served as a senior training specialist for the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, D.C., and its field offices around the nation.

In addition to his work in public schools in public education, Walter is an internationally known presenter and author. He has been instrumental in launching and leading online professional development programs and postgraduate professional education courses, and he has actively facilitated online educator communities and web-based interdisciplinary instructional projects over the past 30 years. Walter is an avid proponent of the arts in education, multiple intelligences theory implementation, and creativity in teaching and learning.