Develop your skill set as a teacher and unlock your hidden leadership potential. Packed with insights from veteran teacher leaders, this book equips educators with six dynamic practices to improve their leadership skills, build expertise, and inspire their peers. Discover how, even without official titles, teachers can amplify success in the classroom, develop a growth mindset, and become agents for change and school improvement.

This book helps K–12 teachers:

• Realize that teacher leadership is inherent in the practice of teaching


• Learn how to become change agents in their schools


• Build relationships with other educators in order to sustain personal and professional growth


• See the importance of supporting resilience and self-care in themselves and students


• Use in-depth reproducible exercises to reflect on each dynamic practice

Contents:

Introduction

Chapter 1: Focus on Your Purpose

Chapter 2: Grow as a Teacher and Leader

Chapter 3: Effect Change Through Collaboration

Chapter 4: Build and Sustain Healthy Relationships

Chapter 5: Take Care of Yourself

Chapter 6: Cultivate a Growth Mindset

Epilogue

References and Resources

Index