Teaching is Hard Because it Matters - Cheri Dixon on Leadership, Mindset, and Heart-Centered Education

2025-05-24

In this deeply inspiring conversation, Dr. Riley Williams sits down with Cheri Dixon—a three-time bestselling author, turnaround school leader, and founder of Cheri Dixon Consulting, LLC. With nearly three decades in education, Cheri shares the lessons behind her book The Heroes in Our Classrooms, her experiences rebuilding school culture after Hurricane Harvey, and why mindset—not just mandates—is the real key to transformation. Her vision is bold and refreshingly actionable. 💡 Whether you're a classroom teacher, aspiring leader, or veteran ...

In this deeply inspiring conversation, Dr. Riley Williams sits down with Cheri Dixon—a three-time bestselling author, turnaround school leader, and founder of Cheri Dixon Consulting, LLC.

With nearly three decades in education, Cheri shares the lessons behind her book The Heroes in Our Classrooms, her experiences rebuilding school culture after Hurricane Harvey, and why mindset—not just mandates—is the real key to transformation. Her vision is bold and refreshingly actionable.

💡 Whether you're a classroom teacher, aspiring leader, or veteran administrator, this episode will remind you why the work is hard—and why it’s worth it.

📚 Books:
The Heros In Our Classrooms

She Said Yes...: And It Made All The Difference

Unleash Her: 30 Powerful Stories of Unleashing the Female Power Within

🎤 TEDx Talk: Cheri Dixon

🌐 Contact: CheriDixonConsulting@gmail.com
👥 Facebook & Instagram: Teachers that Sparkle Community
🔗 LinkedIn: Cheri Dixon

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