The Revolution That Education Has Been Waiting For: The UNCOMMON Origin Story

Jul 3
2 min read

By Cheri Dixon

Let’s stop pretending.

The education system isn’t “in crisis.” That implies something sudden. This has been a slow burn…years of overworked teachers, toxic mandates, performative PD, and leadership models that suck the soul out of passionate educators.

And here’s the truth: we’re bleeding brilliant people.

Not because they don’t care.

But because they care too damn much in a system that doesn’t care enough about them.

UNCOMMON Educator wasn’t born from a strategy session. It was built from the ashes of burnout, the rage of watching incredible educators quit, and the grit it takes to stay and do it differently. I’m Cheri Dixon, former turnaround principal, teacher wrangler, leadership coach, and unapologetic believer that education needs a full-blown shake-up.

So, I created one.

UNCOMMON Educator is a no-fluff, fiercely human, digital learning platform for educators who are done with mediocre and ready for more.

Not more meetings.

Not more checklists.

More impact. More realness. More connection.

Here’s what we’re doing differently:

UNCOMMON Teachers: Practical tools, done-for-you downloads, and video trainings that don’t waste your time or insult your intelligence.
UNCOMMON Leaders: Straight-shooting support for the ones in charge who know they’re only as good as the culture they create.
UNCOMMON Visionaries: Guidance for educators on the edge of something big…those bold enough to step into leadership (and do it with heart).
Educators Unfiltered: A weekly talk show where the wine is optional, but the truth-telling is non-negotiable.

We don’t do performative. We do real.

We don’t hand you scripts. We give you strategy.

And we definitely don’t play the burnout game.

We are creating a space where educators reclaim their time, their voice, and their fire. Where leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about transformation.

And where rest, respect, and results can actually coexist.

It’s not just a platform.

It’s a movement. A revolt against broken systems, mediocre support, and feeling like you’re screaming into the void. This is the space for educators who know something’s got to give…and are brave enough to be part of what comes next.

So, if you’re waiting for permission? Here it is!

If you’ve been looking for your people? We’ve been building a home.

If you’re done surviving the school year and ready to lead something bigger? Let’s go.

UNCOMMON Educator is open. The waitlist is growing. The fire is lit.

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