How do you lead with both high expectations and high empathy?

In this powerfully honest episode of Brighter Together, Melody Maitland, Director of Student Services at Capital City Public Charter School, reveals why trust can’t thrive unless leaders make room for mistakes.

 

From staffing challenges to burnout, from accountability to grace, Melody shares how her school has built a culture where educators feel safe to be real, to grow, and to support each other. You’ll hear:

 

– What it looks like to prioritize work-life balance *without* compromising on student success

– Why co-teaching models and built-in planning time are transforming retention

– How peer coaching is reigniting growth and community

 

Melody’s “high support, high accountability” leadership model will challenge your assumptions and give you practical, values-driven ideas to take back to your team.

 

This episode is for any leader who believes students thrive when teachers do—and that real trust starts with humility.