LaQuanta Nelson's guest appearances

LaQuanta Nelson

Chip Baker- The Success Chronicles

The Dr. Will Show Podcast

In AWE Podcast

The Counter Narrative: Changing the Way We Talk (and think) About Education

Sam Fecich

Lindsay Titus

Hedreich Nichols

Charlene Li

Julieanna Hever

Kanika Tolver

Shai Reshef

Nadia Lopez

Jethro Jones

Victoria Thompson

Pia Silva

Erin Hoffman

Ahyiana Angel

Jessica Lee

Lisa Cummings

OwlTail

BOLD. OPTIMISTIC. SPONTANEOUS. SUBSTANTIAL. Dr. LaQuanta M. Nelson has served in education as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, mentor, district level New Teacher Coordinator, motivational speaker, and consultant over the last 20 years.  She currently serves as the CEO of “The BOSS Educator” brand where she continues in empowering scholars and all educators on their journey to become Bold, Optimistic, Spontaneous, and Substantial.  Over the years, Dr. Nelson’s background and experience in leadership has yielded her to transform underperforming schools in her state, support culture transformations in schools across the United States, and help curate thriving cultures in organizations across multiple spectrums of business. Nelson has found a true passion in working to help transform cultures and climates through the application of POSITIVE LEADERSHIP! She believes that through positive social and emotional relationships, everyone has the capability of operating in their unique greatness and ultimate success. She focuses her work on strong teamwork amongst adults that will directly influence and reflect an increase in student achievement in schools and bottom lines in business. Dr. Nelson's work is centered on equity and excellence for all, through inclusive cultures. As the product of a single mother living in poverty, Dr. Nelson completely understands the dire importance of the work that must be done in schools that directly support children from underserved backgrounds and that of black and brown students. She is now a highly sought-after speaker, coach, and trainer, spreading love and light across the world!  In this episode, we discuss:  Dr. LaQuanta’s vision for what a BOSS leader embodies Her journey into serving leaders and schools to empower them with a framework and infuse positivity into their worlds And she shares wonderful insight into learning to embrace her own voice.  Connect with NAME: Dr. LaQuanta Nelson on Twitter Dr. LaQuanta Nelson on Facebook Dr. LaQuanta Nelson’s email  The BOSS Educator website Connect with Sarah Johnson:  Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Facebook In AWE Podcast Subscribe to Sarah’s Podcast  Need a high-energy, authentic presenter for your organization? Contact Sarah Johnson for presentations on Going Beyond Balance, Leadership Foundations, Affirming Purpose, and many more. Review the Podcast The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help amplify more women and reach more who need their messages by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review on your favorite podcast platform.   ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message

BOLD. OPTIMISTIC. SPONTANEOUS. SUBSTANTIAL. Dr. LaQuanta M. Nelson has served in education as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, mentor, district level New Teacher Coordinator, motivational speaker, and consultant over the last 20 years.  She currently serves as the CEO of “The BOSS Educator” brand where she continues in empowering scholars and all educators on their journey to become Bold, Optimistic, Spontaneous, and Substantial.  Over the years, Dr. Nelson’s background and experience in leadership has yielded her to transform underperforming schools in her state, support culture transformations in schools across the United States, and help curate thriving cultures in organizations across multiple spectrums of business. Nelson has found a true passion in working to help transform cultures and climates through the application of POSITIVE LEADERSHIP! She believes that through positive social and emotional relationships, everyone has the capability of operating in their unique greatness and ultimate success. She focuses her work on strong teamwork amongst adults that will directly influence and reflect an increase in student achievement in schools and bottom lines in business. Dr. Nelson's work is centered on equity and excellence for all, through inclusive cultures. As the product of a single mother living in poverty, Dr. Nelson completely understands the dire importance of the work that must be done in schools that directly support children from underserved backgrounds and that of black and brown students. She is now a highly sought-after speaker, coach, and trainer, spreading love and light across the world!  In this episode, we discuss: <ul> <li>Dr. LaQuanta’s vision for what a BOSS leader embodies</li> <li>Her journey into serving leaders and schools to empower them with a framework and infuse positivity into their worlds</li> <li>And she shares wonderful insight into learning to embrace her own voice.</li> </ul> <h3>Connect with NAME: <a href="https://twitter.com/DrLMNelson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. LaQuanta Nelson on Twitter</a></h3> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBossEducator" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. LaQuanta Nelson on Facebook</a> <a href="mailto:contact@bosseducator.com">Dr. LaQuanta Nelson’s email </a> <a href="https://bosseducator.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BOSS Educator website</a> Connect with Sarah Johnson: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.sarahsajohnson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah's Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/SarahSajohnson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahsajohnson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah on IG</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahsajohnson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah on LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sarahsajohnson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.inawetorise.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In AWE Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-awe-podcast/id1446046418" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to Sarah’s Podcast</a></li> </ul> <h3>Need a high-energy, authentic presenter for your organization?</h3> <h3><a href="https://sarahsajohnson.com/speaking-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Contact Sarah Johnson</a> for presentations on Going Beyond Balance, Leadership Foundations, Affirming Purpose, and many more.</h3> <h3>Review the Podcast</h3> The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help amplify more women and reach more who need their messages by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message</a>

Episode 133 - In AWE of Dr. LaQuanta Nelson (The BOSS Educator) - Women's Voices Series

In this episode, I chat with Dr. LaQuanta Nelson, a former guest of ours on Inside the Principal’s Office and The Boss (you’ll hear more about that later). She has served in education as a mentor, motivational speaker, teacher, assistant principal, and principal over the last 17 years and currently serves as Principal of Magnolia Middle School in Moss Point, Mississippi. Dr. Nelson believes in empowering scholars and all educators on their journey to greatness. She has found a true passion in working with turn-around schools. Dr. Nelson has presented and keynoted at conferences and events at the state, regional and national level. She has served on boards such as the Mississippi Department of Education Principals’ Advisory Group, MDE Middle School Task Force and the Mississippi Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation. During our conversation, we talk about the expectations that we have for our students and how they manifest. We need to recognize the power that our words have not just on our students but on the community as whole. Dr. Nelson also points out that these positive expectations can, and will, reflect authentic caring and ultimately transform the self-efficacy for schools. She shares how her own experiences with tough love allows her to love on her kids and their families and the powerful results that stem from those relationships. We close out with some practical ideas for closing the year strong when so many educators are exhausted and ready to give up. Are you ready to learn with The Boss?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecounternarrative/support

In this episode, I chat with Dr. LaQuanta Nelson, a former guest of ours on Inside the Principal’s Office and The Boss (you’ll hear more about that later). She has served in education as a mentor, motivational speaker, teacher, assistant principal, and principal over the last 17 years and currently serves as Principal of Magnolia Middle School in Moss Point, Mississippi. Dr. Nelson believes in empowering scholars and all educators on their journey to greatness. She has found a true passion in working with turn-around schools. Dr. Nelson has presented and keynoted at conferences and events at the state, regional and national level. She has served on boards such as the Mississippi Department of Education Principals’ Advisory Group, MDE Middle School Task Force and the Mississippi Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation. During our conversation, we talk about the expectations that we have for our students and how they manifest. We need to recognize the power that our words have not just on our students but on the community as whole. Dr. Nelson also points out that these positive expectations can, and will, reflect authentic caring and ultimately transform the self-efficacy for schools. She shares how her own experiences with tough love allows her to love on her kids and their families and the powerful results that stem from those relationships. We close out with some practical ideas for closing the year strong when so many educators are exhausted and ready to give up. Are you ready to learn with The Boss?--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecounternarrative/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecounternarrative/support</a>

Episode 103: Interview with Dr. LaQuanta Nelson

LaQuanta M. Nelson has served in education as a mentor, teacher, assistant principal, and principal. She has served in middle level education for the last 15 years.Dr. Nelson is a proud 2006 alumna of Tougaloo College, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. While there, she was very active on campus and served in roles such as Student Government Association President, as well as President of the Gamma Omicron Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Incorporated. She then matriculated to Mississippi College, earning a Masters of Education degree in Elementary Education. She continued her studies at Mississippi College to obtain an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Administration. In May 2012, Dr. Nelson obtained her Doctorate of Philosophy degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in the area of Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Administration.Dr. Nelson began her career as a 6th grade math, science, and technology teacher at Crystal Springs Middle School in Copiah County School District. There, she had the opportunity to build several clubs, which ultimately increased school spirit and parental involvement. She transitioned to Hinds County School District to serve as an 8th grade technology teacher. While serving in that capacity, she continued to serve as sponsor for multiple clubs and community service projects. In 2009, Dr. Nelson joined the administrative team as Assistant Principal of Byram Middle School, she continued to build student leadership and teacher capacity. She was named Principal of Byram Middle School in January 2014, and moved the school forward with re-establishing its vision and building community partnerships. Under her leadership, the school established several innovative programs for the purpose of preparing students to be competitive in a global society. Dr. Nelson joined the Jackson Public School District and took on the charge of leading a turn-around school in August of 2017. Since then, the school has experienced several history-making events, as it is readily moved from under-performing to one of accelerated growth. She empowered teachers and students to create new organizations geared toward building student leadership and expanding community service. Dr. Nelson, serving as instructional leader, helped to increase the academic rigor and expectation, which has led to increased parental involvement and community support. Under her leadership, this school moved from being the 3rd lowest middle school in the state up an entire letter grade. The school previously had been consecutively deemed a failing school for 12 years, prior to Dr. Nelson’s arrival. She attributes a majority of this success due to changing the culture and climate of the school.Dr. Nelson is a member of the Mississippi Association of Professional Educators, Mississippi Association of School Administrators, Association for Middle-Level Education, and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. She is also a member of the Beta Delta Omega Graduate Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She enjoys singing and playing the piano, serving as a church musician. Dr. Nelson is the current Executive Director of the Mississippi Association of Middle Level Education and serves on the Mississippi Department of Education Middle-Level Education Task Force. She is always on a mission to advocate for students and public education. Her areas of specialty include personal development, climate and culture, student and adult motivation, organizational development, and systems development. These areas transcend education and are applicable to businesses, organizations, companies, and other group needs. Her recent endeavor of BOSS EDUCATOR is extension of her passion for educating young and adult learners. Through BOSS EDUCATOR, she is empowering ALL to be BOLD, OPTIMISTIC, SPONTANEOUS, and SUBSTANTIAL!

<a href="https://bosseducator.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LaQuanta M. Nelson</a> has served in education as a mentor, teacher, assistant principal, and principal. She has served in middle level education for the last 15 years.Dr. Nelson is a proud 2006 alumna of Tougaloo College, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. While there, she was very active on campus and served in roles such as Student Government Association President, as well as President of the Gamma Omicron Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Incorporated. She then matriculated to Mississippi College, earning a Masters of Education degree in Elementary Education. She continued her studies at Mississippi College to obtain an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Administration. In May 2012, Dr. Nelson obtained her Doctorate of Philosophy degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in the area of Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Administration.<a href="https://www.teachbetter.com/author/laquanta/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Nelson</a> began her career as a 6th grade math, science, and technology teacher at Crystal Springs Middle School in Copiah County School District. There, she had the opportunity to build several clubs, which ultimately increased school spirit and parental involvement. She transitioned to Hinds County School District to serve as an 8th grade technology teacher. While serving in that capacity, she continued to serve as sponsor for multiple clubs and community service projects. In 2009, Dr. Nelson joined the administrative team as Assistant Principal of Byram Middle School, she continued to build student leadership and teacher capacity. She was named Principal of Byram Middle School in January 2014, and moved the school forward with re-establishing its vision and building community partnerships. Under her leadership, the school established several innovative programs for the purpose of preparing students to be competitive in a global society. Dr. Nelson joined the Jackson Public School District and took on the charge of leading a turn-around school in August of 2017. Since then, the school has experienced several history-making events, as it is readily moved from under-performing to one of accelerated growth. She empowered teachers and students to create new organizations geared toward building student leadership and expanding community service. Dr. Nelson, serving as <a href="https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Relationship_Between_Academic_Optimi.html?id=eOZDMwEACAAJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instructional leader</a>, helped to increase the academic rigor and expectation, which has led to increased parental involvement and community support. Under her leadership, this school moved from being the 3rd lowest middle school in the state up an entire letter grade. The school previously had been consecutively deemed a failing school for 12 years, prior to Dr. Nelson’s arrival. She attributes a majority of this success due to changing the culture and climate of the school.<a href="https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/230b/70a3038bd0cd6743399373af799ee07aaca3.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Nelson</a> is a member of the Mississippi Association of Professional Educators, Mississippi Association of School Administrators, Association for Middle-Level Education, and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. She is also a member of the Beta Delta Omega Graduate Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She enjoys singing and playing the piano, serving as a church musician. Dr. Nelson is the current Executive Director of the Mississippi Association of Middle Level Education and serves on the Mississippi Department of Education Middle-Level Education Task Force. She is always on a mission to advocate for students and public education. Her areas of specialty include personal development, climate and culture, student and adult motivation, organizational development, and systems development. These areas transcend education and are applicable to businesses, organizations, companies, and other group needs. Her recent endeavor of BOSS EDUCATOR is extension of her passion for educating young and adult learners. Through BOSS EDUCATOR, she is empowering ALL to be BOLD, OPTIMISTIC, SPONTANEOUS, and SUBSTANTIAL!

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