Teacher leadership - not a number
I struggled as a beginning teacher. I loved the curriculum and wanted to share literature with my students, but I had not mastered the art of…
9 Minutes
Stepping into the network - and into leadership
In the fall of 2005, I was two months into my first teaching position. Two months into the uncertainty, triumphs, and struggles of my chosen…
7 Minutes
Modeling democracy in Teacher-Powered Schools
With close to 150 teacher-powered schools nationwide, there are countless examples of how teacher-powered creates engaged citizens. Take a look at…
7 Minutes
Teachers leading, leading teachers:
A reader's guide
As the holidays are fast approaching, I’m anxiously anticipating much-needed family time with loved ones. If you’re like me, you’ll also utilize…
4 Minutes
Looking to the horizon:
The adventure and impact of teacher leadership
My educational vision: To empower ALL students to own their learning, shape their dreams, and create a better world. Take the first step: Own it……
18 Minutes
Embrace the "leader" in teacher leadership
Can you describe your leadership journey in six words? At my school district’s recent first Diversity Council meeting of the year, I asked teacher…
9 Minutes
Delicious ambiguity: Leading by the seat of your pants
When I began my career as a classroom teacher fifteen years ago, I could never have imagined the trajectory my professional life would take. First a…
13 Minutes
Shifting from me to we
I was losing my mojo in the classroom a few years ago. As a physical educator coming off my fourth knee surgery in six years with low back issues…
8 Minutes
If you are a teacher, you ARE a leader!
My supervisor and I were reminiscing about a time before I was a teacher leader, and she quickly responded, “Was there ever a time you were not a…
7 Minutes
Collective leadership: An approach, not a program
Why Collective Leadership Initiative? I am a firm believer that teachers will stay in a school only if they have a high quality leader in their…
6 Minutes
