Debbie McFalone , Ph.D.

 Debbie McFalone, Ph.D. is a district leadership team consultant, keynote speaker, MEMSPA and ASCD learning facilitator, and leadership coach for educators in Michigan.   She is the author of two books:  Uncommon Leadership (2018) and Live Well, Lead Strong (2021).   Debbie builds on her experience as a teacher, principal, and Area Superintendent to inspire and equip today’s leaders and empower their teams. She brings a high level of commitment to diversity issues as well as deep knowledge of resilience and educator wellbeing to her clients. 

 Debbie currently serves the Michigan Leadership Institute leading training for aspiring superintendents and other school leaders. She has worked with school boards across Michigan to assist them in functioning as highly effective, productive teams. Debbie serves as Board President for Opportunity Thrive, a non-profit focused on educator wellbeing. With that group, she’s been responsible for helping to design and implement the state-wide Educator Wellness Coaching Project.  Debbie holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Cardinal Stritch University, where her research focused on courage and integrity in leadership.


Debbie holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, where her dissertation focused on the nature of courage and integrity in leadership. You can reach Debbie at debbiemcfalone@gmail.com, on Twitter @debbiemcfalone, or visit her website www.LiveWellLeadStrong.com.

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I look forward to your LW/LS Monday Messages!!!  They have been great opportunities to reflect and grow, joined with practical thoughts that can be put into practice.  I appreciate you!  ---Jason, Superintendent

I cannot express how the courses and lessons that you have led and that I have had the opportunity to be part of have changed me as a leader. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart for helping me grow and be better.  ---Stacie, principal

You always bring something fresh and new for us to think about...Our learning sessions are so incredibly valuable!  ---Gabi,  Instructional Coach

Thank you so much for this Monday Message!   I am so glad that I subscribed, you have just perfect timing.  Listening to your voice instantly calmed me and helped me focus my thoughts in preparation for the new school year.  I appreciate you!  ---Kelly, HS principal 

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Thank you for an amazing 4 sessions with you and our collective team.  Each reading, protocol, and conversation was useful and applicable in so many ways.  Grateful to have had this experience with my team. ---Deagon, principal

Thank you so much for tonight. You are such an amazing leader/teacher. What a gift!  ---Kim, youth leader

The Leadership Matters course has by far been the most impactful learning experience I've ever had in over twenty years as a leader. ---Shanna,  Superintendent