"Culture is the first element of leadership"
Find out why on Episode 7 of the Joyful Educational Leadership Podcast as we interview the amazing Darrin Peppard Darrin supports leaders...
top of page
DRIVEN
TO LEAD
Leadership Tips For Educators
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
1 min read
See what had happened was...
Power couple, Danielle and Andre Daughty share how they keep the joy in their family, life, and marriage in episode 6 of the Joyful...
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
1 min read
An anecdote to the pain of today's world of personal and global chaos
Meet my friend, and inspiration, Karen Lorre. Professional actress, best-selling author, and coach- Karen Lorre will mesmerize you with...
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
1 min read
The "Kee to Success" is Within Reach
Check out my conversation with former guidance counselor turned assistant principal, TaRael Kee and Dr. Donna Marie discuss the...
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
1 min read
Your Mess is Your Message
Are you a ruckus maker? If you are, you want to tune in and listen to Donna Marie interact with Danny Bauer. Daniel is committed to...
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
1 min read
Have you ever met a unicorn?
If not, get ready because you are about to. Join us for episode 2 where Donna Marie and Zandra Jo Galvan talk about how to ensure you...
Donna Marie Cozine, Ed.D.
1 min read
Lessons in Resilience
Duncan Kirkwood is a Veteran, father of three, and recognized authority on psychological resilience. He has spent his professional life...
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
1 min read
Why are you not getting the job after the interview?
Join me as I explain why here
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
1 min read
Looking for a new Podcast?
Check out Season 2 of The Joyful Educational Leadership Podcast. We are so excited to have you with us this season and thank you for...
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
1 min read
Top Qualities of an Effective Leader
Effective leaders can come in many forms but to truly make things happen in their organizations and have their colleagues follow them...
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
1 min read
Quiet Your "Reptilian Brain"
Listen as I explain what the reptilian brain is, and how you quiet it to get out of your own way and live the life you deserve
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
1 min read
Here is a gift for you
I know that you need some good summer reading material, so here is access to a free copy of my book, "So, You Want to Be a...
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
1 min read
Happy Fourth of July!
My vacation was amazing... Now I’m ready to get back to the critical work of helping school district leaders and their teams achieve...
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
1 min read
Make Memories, Not Excuses
My daughter, Juliet, and I spent the weekend at Stranger Con in NJ. As I watched my daughter exude happiness, I remember when I wasn’t...
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
1 min read
Beating the "Summer Slide"
Hey Leaders! I know that you are looking for ways to keep your kids engaged in learning this summer (and hoping your students are staying...
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
2 min read
He wanted to be the BEST leader he could but....
I first met Ben Koch when he was hired as the Director of Intermediate Education for our school. He had recently relocated to Rochester,...
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
2 min read
Meet Mrs. Rhianon Tobeck
I first hired Rhiannon as our elementary art teacher. It soon became obvious that she had leadership ability and organization skills...
Donna Marie Cozine, Ed.D.
2 min read
The Importance of Validating Relationships
Relationships are the foundation for everything. We know that in a classroom when a teacher has good relationships with the students,...
Donna Marie Cozine, Ed.D.
2 min read
I don't have the time
"I DON'T HAVE THE TIME." I DON'T HAVE THE TIME TO WORRY ABOUT MY MISSION. I DON'T HAVE THE TIME TO INCORPORATE SELF-CARE. I DON'T HAVE...
Donna Marie Cozine, Ed.D.
1 min read
Go On the Field Trip
To all your busy leaders out there, go ON THE FIELD TRIP! Here’s why… After watching the video, if you want work-life balance, so you can...
bottom of page