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teachers often do a lot of positive and strong unrecognized things in the class room that make them de facto leaders. However, those "unsung" teacher leaders are often unidentified because there is no formal award that they receive

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i find that most teachers do go forward with well thought out initiatives without admin approval

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hard to change to the idea that teachers do not need to ask for permission when a system has been in place that is completely contrary to that.

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hard to change to the idea that teachers do not need to ask for permission when a system has been in place that is completely contrary to that.

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A little hung up on the idea that teachers do not ask permission

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A little hung up on the idea that teachers do not ask permission

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Frustrating when they are reprimanded

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There’s nothing wrong with being open about the things we do well.

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There’s nothing wrong with being open about the things we do well.

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teachers' shouldn't necessarily get special recognition for doing their job. By definition the job itself of a teacher is a leadership position.

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I find that sometimes the loudest voices are heard while sometimes people with the best ideas may not be (which is why I always preface my comments with "my views do not necessarily reflect those of my department")

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I find that sometimes the loudest voices are heard while sometimes people with the best ideas may not be (which is why I always preface my comments with "my views do not necessarily reflect those of my department")

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Speak up more. Be mindful of the ideas of others. Believe in myself. Embrace the messiness of teaching. Understand we can all be teacher leaders.

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Speak up more. Be mindful of the ideas of others. Believe in myself. Embrace the messiness of teaching. Understand we can all be teacher leaders.

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I do get frustrated by titles and degrees.  It should not matter where teachers studied as long as they are properly credentialed, who cares where they went.

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I do get frustrated by titles and degrees.  It should not matter where teachers studied as long as they are properly credentialed, who cares where they went.

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Same thing could be said about students in the classroom. Perhaps we should also figure out how "quiet" teacher leaders and "quiet" student leaders work effectively so it can be modeled more

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sometimes leaders are often looked at as bullies which makes others stear clear 

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sometimes leaders are often looked at as bullies which makes others stear clear 

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It's better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission

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It's better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission

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Forgiveness is always easier than permission.

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Forgiveness is always easier than permission.

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leading in the classroom is what we do... the external demands and meetings which pull our attention away from our classroom and students is distracting

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Teaching is a creative profession so we should not be afraid to try something new and mix things up. At least you find ways it doesnt work to share with colleagues.

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Teaching is a creative profession so we should not be afraid to try something new and mix things up. At least you find ways it doesnt work to share with colleagues.

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I will continue to push ideas that I believe will benefit my students and my programs. I won't be so worried about what others think or feel I should or should not do!

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I will continue to push ideas that I believe will benefit my students and my programs. I won't be so worried about what others think or feel I should or should not do!

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Appreciate validation for not surroundinc myself with like-minded thinkers

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Appreciate validation for not surroundinc myself with like-minded thinkers

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I agree that teachers should be given the freedom to be trailblazers in their own classrooms. Some of the most innovative lessons I've seen have been from teachers who really are re-thinking their instruction and want to try something new. I so much prefer a teacher who tries something new and potentially fails at a lesson than the teacher who uses the same lesson year after year.

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Acknowledging mistakes is so much heathier that assigning blame.

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Acknowledging mistakes is so much heathier that assigning blame.

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promoting a school of leaders means that leaders must work together / collaborate in order to extend that leadership to others that might lack it

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If you feel like you "messed up" give an admin a head's up-it makes it easier for them to support you when they get a phone a call

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If you feel like you "messed up" give an admin a head's up-it makes it easier for them to support you when they get a phone a call

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Definitely agree that teachers need to be vulnerable role models in front of students.  Teachers should be prepared for lessons, yet always remain flexible based on different circumstances that may arise.

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Definitely agree that teachers need to be vulnerable role models in front of students.  Teachers should be prepared for lessons, yet always remain flexible based on different circumstances that may arise.

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Teachers should definitely model taking responsibility for mistakes

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established teacher leaders are recognized by awards because that brings identifiable prestige to the school-- e.g. TOY

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I am always so impressed by ALL the things that my fellow teachers do. It is amazing. They are always thinking and trying new things.

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While I do appreciate trailblazers, sometimes that person can be a "rogue" teacher and make it difficult for others to collaborate with him/her. It is possible to become so self-absorbed with what they are doing or teaching that they fail to see the value in others input--even in the voices of their own colleagues.

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sometimes vulnerability can come off as "weak" depending on who the listener is

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sometimes vulnerability can come off as "weak" depending on who the listener is

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how I recognize "quiet" student leaders

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I'm not sure I agree with all that was said regarding "bragging." I think there is a fine line between letting others know about your successes and what you are proud of and just bragging about things!

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I'm not sure I agree with all that was said regarding "bragging." I think there is a fine line between letting others know about your successes and what you are proud of and just bragging about things!

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May not need to ask permission but eliciting feedback is never a bad idea. Some of my best ideas would have failed miserably had I not bounced them off someone else before hand.

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May not need to ask permission but eliciting feedback is never a bad idea. Some of my best ideas would have failed miserably had I not bounced them off someone else before hand.

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teacher leaders lead by doing

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the last line is true:  the ones loud enough, bold enough, and strong enough to embrace the role of a true teacher leader.

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the last line is true:  the ones loud enough, bold enough, and strong enough to embrace the role of a true teacher leader.

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If you think it is good for your students - just do it

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Get out more and observe teachers outside of my department(s). The best practices are often cross-curricular, and seeing them taught in another subject can be very invigorating.

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sometimes a dominant voice is allowed, or given the floor, which makes it harder for others to take a position of leadership. sometimes its not that other leaders are quiet, its simply that the allotted time is already given to others leaving no time left

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Always work towards the good of the schoolwide community.

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Always work towards the good of the schoolwide community.

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This is not different, more of the same old good.

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I think that teachers should not feel bad if they are not "recognized" as a leader.  Why get into the profession if you are not in it for the kids?  If you want peer approval, find another profession!

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I think that teachers should not feel bad if they are not "recognized" as a leader.  Why get into the profession if you are not in it for the kids?  If you want peer approval, find another profession!

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visit more classrooms and have more conversations with new to the profession teachers.

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visit more classrooms and have more conversations with new to the profession teachers.

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this article is based on the assumption that there is an inclusive leadership structure in place