Ten Roles for Teacher Leaders

Cindy Harrison and Joelle Killion outline ten (of many) roles that teachers take on to contribute to their schools’ success.

  1. Resource provider
  2. Instructional specialist
  3. Curriculum specialist
  4. Classroom supporter
  5. Learning facilitator
  6. Mentor
  7. School leader
  8. Data coach
  9. Catalyst for change
  10. Learner
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Authors: Cindy Harrison and Joelle Killion

Excerpt from Ten Roles for Teacher Leaders

Teacher leaders assume a wide range of roles to support school and student success. Whether these roles are assigned formally or shared informally, they build the entire school’s capacity to improve. Because teachers can lead in a variety of ways, many teachers can serve as leaders among their peers. So what are some of the leadership options available to teachers?”

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