In this episode of The Education Concierge Podcast, host Benita Jean welcomes Dr. Wanda Legrand, retired public education leader and founder of Joyful Excellence Education Group.
Dr. Wanda shares her inspiring transition from decades in district leadership to entrepreneurship, centering her work on empowering women of color in education. The conversation explores mental wellness in leadership, reimagining post-COVID classrooms, and the realities of navigating business after retirement.
We dive into:
💡 Why joy is essential in leadership and school culture
🧠 How mental wellness and time management sustain effective leaders
🏫 The urgent need to retain Black educators and support non-traditional pathways
📣 A call to action for communities to reimagine and co-create innovative education spaces
This episode is full of real talk, radical encouragement, and practical wisdom for educators, leaders, and community changemakers alike.
🎧 Listen now and get inspired to lead with joy and vision.
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