Our Beliefs about Teacher Leadership
Teacher leaders are intellectuals who embrace scholarship, inquiry and reflection as they demonstrate sound teaching practices, high degrees of professionalism, and deep understandings of school structures and policy. Teacher leaders use these understandings, beliefs, and dispositions to advocate for children, teachers, schools, and communities. Teacher leaders contribute to equitable, safe, and productive learning environments for all students and foster an active engagement in learning with multiple opportunities for achievement.
Penn State’s Teacher Leadership Program provides opportunities and experiences for teachers to develop their leadership potential, deepen their knowledge of schools, teachers, and student learning, and renew a passion for their work on behalf of public education in a democratic society.
