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Teacher Leaders (Administrators # (Large scale implementation and systemic…
Teacher Leaders
Administrators
#
Large scale implementation and systemic change
3-5 year tenure in a school
Formal
Hierarchical and Top Down
Teacher Leaders
Organic and Bottom Up
Informal
20-30 year tenure in a school
Demonstrates excellence in teaching
Three True Teacher Leaders
Ellen
She mobilized others .
Tom
He took risks first
Margaret
She took the initiative to try something new.
Characteristics of Teacher Leader
Skills
Using data in decisions
Recognizing Opportunities & Initiative
Mobilizing people around a purpose
Marshaling resources
Sustaining commitment & anticipating negativity
Contributing to a Learning Organization
Dispositions
Willingness to Work Hard
Perserverance
Creativity & Flexibility
Tolerance for ambiguity
Confidence & Decisiveness
Open-mindedness & Humility
Optimism & Enthusiasm
Commitment to Student Learning
Expert Teacher, not necessarily experienced
School culture determines extent of teacher leadership.
Culture of Hard Work
Culture of Respect
Students
Listen to us and treat us as "full fledged human beings"
Parents
Don't talk down to us; remember we are the "experts" on our children.
Collegues
Please no back -biting and listen to our ideas without judgement.
Non-instructional Staff
Don't take us for granted.
Culture of Professional Inquiry