About Empowire

Discover our story and commitment to excellence in just a few lines.

Antoinette Bradley, Ed.D.

From Workforce Coach to Educational Change-Maker

I began my career in Human Resources, where I led coaching and training programs to help adults thrive in the workforce. But I kept noticing a troubling trend—young people weren’t prepared to succeed after school. So I stepped into education to help fix it from the inside out.

After earning certifications in Business Education and advanced degrees in Educational Technology, I began teaching Business and Technology courses for grades 6–12—working in both IB charter schools and public districts. Along the way, I discovered my true calling: supporting educators.

Today, I help school leaders design sustainable professional development systems that build confident, tech-savvy teachers—through strategic coaching, purposeful integration, and follow-through that sticks.

Professional Experience

Instructional Coach & PD Designer

Led coaching cycles aligned to schoolwide priorities
Designed and facilitated tech-integrated PD sessions
Supported educators in reflective practice and data-driven improvement

Secondary Educator (Grades 6–12)

Taught Business, Web Design, Mobile App Development, & IT Programming
Served students in public, charter, and IB environments

Conference Presenter & District Leader

Delivered sessions on LMS integration, tech + data strategy, and blended learning
Contributed to taskforce planning and schoolwide transitions during COVID
Coached educators through evolving instructional and tech challenges

Rooted in Community

I believe leadership starts with service. These experiences shape my holistic, culturally responsive approach to education—and fuel my mission to empower educators who uplift their communities. My work extends beyond schools through:

Girl Scout Leadership
PTA Vice-Presidency
Youth Ministry Mentorship
Various roles and community services as a LaMère in the Les Meres et Debutante Club of Greater Lansing

Values I Lead With

Empowerment over Compliance

PD should honor teacher voice, foster autonomy, and build lasting confidence.

Clarity with Purpose

Every strategy, session, and tool I offer aligns to a bigger picture of instructional excellence.

Innovation That Matters

I promote tech that’s meaningful, accessible, and tied to learning—not just flashy.

Partnership, Not Prescription

I co-design systems with school leaders that are sustainable, flexible, and customized.

Justice-Driven Leadership

Equity isn’t optional. I build solutions that reflect, support, and elevate every learner.

Ready to Partner?

I specialize in helping school leaders:

Streamline their PD systems
Build teacher leadership
Align tech use with instructional priorities

Together, we’ll transform professional learning into a catalyst for lasting schoolwide impact.

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