Teacher leader

For a while, I have been using the term “teacher leader” to mean anyone who supports teachers in their development. Because that is a broad term, I thought it would be important to dig deeper into what a teacher leader is, does and the impact they have in the educational field. What is a “Teacher…

If you're ready to take on the role of team leader at your grade level or curriculum committee, you'll need to be prepared. Here are the top tips to keep you organized, focused, and effective as a leader at the high school or middle school level in your English Department. Be the best ELA teacher-leader you can be with these ideas and a free download.

Teacher's Guide to Creating a Cohesive Grade-Level Team: Perfect for new teachers and experienced teachers!

How to deliver a great teacher staff meeting @resourceforce

If more schools took the time for collaborative planning rather than top-down PD, we'd be in a better place.

If you've agreed to mentor a first year teacher, you're probably wondering what the role and responsibilities of a mentor teacher are. Let's dig in!

3rd Grade Thoughts: A teaching blog by Stephanie Van Horn

I’m not sure what I want to be when I grow up. I’m loving the classroom right now, but I think I’d eventually like to move towards teaching teachers. Over the summer, I was looking for some books to read to help myself grow into a teacher leader, so I asked my community on Instagram ... Read More about Books to Promote Teacher Leadership

Leader v. Boss Anchor Chart

"I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions." -Stephen Covey Making good decisions is important for all us. Whether we are working with students, with parents, or even with colleagues, our decisions ultimately define our success. And the key to better decisions is better thinking. We must never make a key decision in haste. Instead, we should consider the problem from everyone's perspective, collect advice, and ask ourselves the questions that will help us make…