UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Exploring Middle School Teacher Burnout and the Ongoing Need for Research-Informed Solutions
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WHERE: Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA)—New Orleans, Louisiana
WHEN: November 6, 2025 · 9:00–9:50 AM (CST)
TPYE: Discussion / Paper Lecture – Administration & Leadership
Frameworks That Stick: Greet. Ground. Guide. Grow.
WHERE: Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) – San Antonio, Texas
WHEN: February 3, 2026 · 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (CST)
TYPE: Session -- Bell-to-Bell Framework: Building Sustainable Classroom Engagement
Empowering educators to lead with clarity.
With the right tools, intentional coaching, and aligned systems, every school can become a place where students and staff thrive, from bell to bell.
"It has been an absolute honor to work with Dr. Sylvia Mitchell—first as a colleague, then as my principal. From the start, she stood out as dedicated, collaborative, and supportive educator who consistently shared her expertise and resources to uplift others. As a leader, Dr. Mitchell brought vision, compassion, and unwavering commitment to excellence. She cultivated a culture where both educators and students could thrive, always encouraging a solution-minded approach. Dr. Mitchell doesn't just lead—she inspires transformation. Her impact on education is both profound and lasting."​
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Dr. Kecia Allen-Branch Assistant Principal, Shelby County School District
DRMEC
Data-Responsive Methods for Educational Change​
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We partner with education systems to create
intentional, data-informed systems that move teachers from
burnout to breakthrough. ​​
Our signature Bell to Bell framework supports schools in maximizing every instructional minute, building clarity around teaching and learning, and fostering aligned leadership practices that drive results.
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Whether working with classroom teachers or district executives,
Dr. Mitchell brings a grounded, empathetic, and systems-thinking perspective to every collaboration.
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With over two decades experience in the K–12 and institutional landscape, she has led and transformed education systems.​ From launching the first community school in Memphis, to leading high-performing campuses and mentoring new administrators. She has consistently championed a whole-child, whole-school approach to education transformation.​
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Her belief is simple yet powerful.
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With the right tools, intentional coaching, and aligned systems, every school can become a place where students and staff thrive, bell to bell.
Dr. Sylvia O. Mitchell
At KIPP, Dr. Mitchell served as Principal, leading culture, instruction, and whole-child initiatives during the network’s expansion from a single campus to a full K–12 model.
In Frisco ISD, Dr. Mitchell collaborated on curriculum writing, presented classroom best practices at the district Behavioral Symposium, and facilitated professional learning sessions for district PD days.
In 2024, Dr. Mitchell presented original research on teacher burnout at the Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA) Annual Meeting.
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“Teachers like Ms. Mitchell are rare jewels. She is dependable, resourceful, and knowledgeable, a master teacher who builds authentic relationships, adds value to her team, and creates meaningful learning experiences. Her influence spans far beyond the classroom.”
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Natasha McDonald,
Campus Principal,
Frisco ISD
"Moreover, Dr. Mitchell is a passionate advocate for her students. She deeply cares about their academic, social, and emotional well-being, constantly challenging them to reach their fullest potential. Through her encouragement, students often exceed their own expectations and achieve remarkable success."
Shenika Hall,
Counselor,
Lebanon Trail High School
"Since beginning my journey in education in 1998, no school leader has had a greater impact on me than Dr. Sylvia Mitchell. Now, in my 14th year as a school leader, I find that many of the practices I embrace today are rooted in the example she set. Her leadership continues to shape my own, leaving a lasting legacy on how I guide and support others as a principal."
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Wayne Muhammad,
Educational and Leadership Consultant, Leaderacy LLC