Foundational Leadership Module 2: Cohort 9, Arkansas Lead Pathway Designation FY26 by

Directions

AR_Lead — 2025-06-16 20:36:41 UTC

Click on the plus icon from in the bottom right hand corner of the screen.
- On the pop-up, add your name, then record a key takeaway from the reading, then click publish
- On a second pop-up, add your name, then record a lingering question around teacher leadership.

Stephanie Reiners

AR_Lead — 2025-07-09 15:46:11 UTC

Key Takeaway

Stephanie Reiners

AR_Lead — 2025-07-09 15:46:34 UTC

Lingering Question

Robert Fithian

2025-07-09 15:55:56 UTC

I wonder what is the best leadership style. They all have benefits, but its hard to implement a certain style when others might be trying to implement a different style.

Robert Fithian

2025-07-09 15:55:59 UTC

I liked the idea of shared relationships. Having everyone striving together for a common goal.

Nicky Anderson

2025-07-09 16:04:37 UTC

Engagement, wanting to make a difference, and being a positive influence are key to being an effective leader

Jennifer Longstreth - Key Takeaway

2025-07-09 16:04:54 UTC

One thing that stuck with me was that teacher leaders "have a strong sense of self." I think that is what we must draw out in others.

Carlene Crawford

2025-07-09 16:05:32 UTC

Key Takeaway: Lead teachers lead beyond the classroom, develop close relationships, and are always improving their craft.

Alexa Reynolds

2025-07-09 16:05:44 UTC

Key Takeaway: Teacher leaders should be setting the example by applying PD in their classrooms, initiating & promoting continued growth by seeking and providing collaboration among staff. Be a resource while also being eager to learn from others.

Jennifer Longstreth - Lingering Question

2025-07-09 16:06:30 UTC

Doing a mix of models would be effective, right?

Nicky Anderson

2025-07-09 16:06:45 UTC

How can all teachers become a teacher leader and not just the outspoken or those driven to do so?

Carlene Crawford

2025-07-09 16:07:55 UTC

Lingering Question: Having a "strong sense of self" is a difficult task for me, how might I improve on that so that I can allow for the rest of our team to do the same?

Alexa Reynolds

2025-07-09 16:08:36 UTC

Lingering Question: How do we create that collaborative culture among teachers where all are accountable?

Kristin Apple

2025-07-09 16:10:57 UTC

Your influence can improve educational practices and be a learner WITH your

colleagues.

Alexa Bostian - Takeaway

2025-07-09 16:13:07 UTC

Effective leaders lead within and beyond the classroom!

Brendan Mize

2025-07-09 16:13:50 UTC

Lingering Question: If there is a leadership model that is difficult for me to see the buy-in how do I work in that setting? Understanding the perspective of this could help guide how others might feel when they do not seem to be on board.

Kristin Apple

2025-07-09 16:14:58 UTC

Question - How can you lead someone who doesn't want to be led?

Brendan Mize

2025-07-09 16:15:36 UTC

Key Takeaway: Understanding that responsibility that we have for student learning. But I think it translates to even learning within everyone, as we are all growing and learning.

Alexa Bostian - Lingering Q

2025-07-09 16:15:41 UTC

Should teacher leaders be involved in doing observations of those who they are mentoring?

Amy Benson

2025-07-09 16:18:01 UTC

Key Takeaway: Effective teacher leaders are aware. Aware of: past, present and future needs, the community around them, their own strengths/weaknesses, what needs to be done and how to get it done, their own role in their learning community.

Brandy Walls

2025-07-09 16:19:26 UTC

Key Takeaway: Lead teachers should strive to continue to learn and grow. Lead teachers SERVE their fellow teachers.

Stephanie Demieville-Key Takeaway

2025-07-09 16:19:38 UTC

Collaboration, flexibility, adaptiveness, and earnestly wanting to see strong outcomes is important to being a good lead.

Amy Benson

2025-07-09 16:20:57 UTC

Lingering Question: Are different leadership models more effective for different groups of people?

Brandy Walls

2025-07-09 16:22:16 UTC

Question: When I observe other teachers and provide feedback, how do I do so without making them feel like they are somehow messing up?

Stephanie Demieville-Lingering Question

2025-07-09 16:23:00 UTC

Is there a specific model or models that have shown to have a higher success rate? or is "best practice"?

Shelby Chronister

2025-07-09 16:23:44 UTC

Key Takeaway: Leaders will lead wherever they are, whether that is inside the classroom or outside the classroom. They will contribute and influence others. (That is a lot of responsibility) So it is important to have a strong sense of self.

Michele Ikenberry

2025-07-09 16:25:39 UTC

Key Takeaway: We should be action oriented, accept responsibility for both the student's achievement and our own achievements or lack there of. We should focus on continually improving ourselves.

Shelby Chronister

2025-07-09 16:25:42 UTC

Lingering Question:

"Teacher leaders are those whose dreams of making a difference have either been kept alive or have been reawakened by engaging with colleagues or working within a professional culture." How do we keep this feeling alive in settings where education is constantly changing?

Amy Evans

2025-07-09 16:25:44 UTC

Key Takeaway: Leaders lead within and beyond the classroom, influence others toward improved educational practice, are focused and action oriented and accept responsibility for student learning.

Kylie Daniels

2025-07-09 16:25:46 UTC

Teacher leaders are leaders "beyond" the classroom. Be a leader not just for students but among your colleagues, as well.

Katie Brockmeyer

2025-07-09 16:25:50 UTC

Key Takeaway: Leadership is grounded in collaboration.

Jaylene Strode

2025-07-09 16:25:51 UTC

Key takeaway: Influence. Teacher leaders not only lead in the classroom, but their leadership goes beyond the classroom.

Katie Brockmeyer

2025-07-09 16:26:31 UTC

Lingering Question: How can I balance leading beyond my classroom while still giving my full energy and focus to my students each day?

Kylie Daniels

2025-07-09 16:26:43 UTC

How do we get everyone on board? Not everyone wants to lead or be lead.

Emma Hegi

2025-07-09 16:26:49 UTC

Some of the most effective leaders are people who are adaptable, share responsibility, and can build successful relationships with the wider community. All of these different perspectives you get from including others will help so much in problem solving.

Shannon Moots

2025-07-09 16:27:16 UTC

Key Takeaway: Self-reflecting on the part that talks about being an expert in the area of leadership. Am I an expert? I thought I was but today has shown me already that I have a lot more to learn.

Kevin Scarberough

2025-07-09 16:27:23 UTC

I was thinking that it is important to be open to all styles of leadership because in some cases, if not all, the types of students you have at any given time will dictate the type of leader you need to be. Always relational but it may take different types of leadership to reach different students. May have to learn how to use other styles to reach certain students.

Dalene Magsam

2025-07-09 16:27:50 UTC

Key Takeaway: There are many different leadership models, but perhaps no one "right" model.

Jaylene Strode

2025-07-09 16:27:59 UTC

Lingering Question: Is one leadership model better than others?

Shannon Moots

2025-07-09 16:28:09 UTC

Lingering questions: How can I help more in my building than what I am already doing?

Paige West

2025-07-09 16:28:16 UTC

I loved the idea of leadership as problem solving rather than a trait theory!

Emma Hegi

2025-07-09 16:29:25 UTC

Lingering question: Do these leadership models look different when supporting other teachers vs. students?

Dalene Magsam

2025-07-09 16:29:32 UTC

Lingering Question: Is it possible that the leadership model in use may change depending on the specific situation, group, leader's understanding of these things that we're learning, task/goal, timeline, etc?

Steven Fein

2025-07-09 16:29:49 UTC

Teacher leadership involves multiple, dynamic roles—leading change practically, collaborating deeply, supporting peers, and constantly learning.

Amy Evans

2025-07-09 16:30:04 UTC

Lingering Question: Do we give all teachers the opportunity to be a teacher leader, even if they do not exhibit these charastics of the definition of a leader?

Steven Fein

2025-07-09 16:31:09 UTC

How can schools create the conditions that truly support and sustain teacher leadership without adding to teachers' workload or leading to burnout?

Michele Ikenberry

2025-07-09 16:32:23 UTC

Lingering Question:

How can we get our colleagues to buy into the idea of teacher leaders and teacher collaboration?

Paige West

2025-07-09 16:33:25 UTC

Should your leadership model vary depending on the audience and situation?

Eli Efird

2025-07-09 16:33:41 UTC

Key Takeaways: Setting a good example for your peers is an essential part of being a teacher leader. One thing that stood out to me was mentioned by Linda Lambert, "Teacher leaders are those whose dreams of making a difference have either been kept alive or have been reawakened by engaging with colleagues or working within a professional culture." Working to reignite the passion for teaching can make a huge difference in a schools culture!!

Gabby Billingsley

2025-07-09 16:35:28 UTC

Takeaway: Each definition emphasized the importance of making a difference as a teacher leader. The difference each leader makes will look vastly different from each other, but each has a lasting impact on their colleagues and their students.

Kimberly Brown

2025-07-09 16:35:33 UTC

Key Takaway: Leaders influence others around them (whether positive or negative) and leadership is not a one-size-fits-all sort of thing.

Betty Jo Smith

2025-07-09 16:35:57 UTC

Key Takeaway from reading:

Lead teachers lead through learning and connection. They purposefully engage with colleagues and model best practices.

Eli Efird

2025-07-09 16:36:32 UTC

Lingering Question: What approaches can be used when working with someone who is pessimistic about common goals within the building?

Betty Jo Smith

2025-07-09 16:36:58 UTC

Lingering Question:

Which leadership models is the best model to use?

Jamee Benningfield

2025-07-09 16:37:36 UTC

Key Takeaway:

Teacher leaders lead within and beyond the classroom.

Gabby Billingsley

2025-07-09 16:37:47 UTC

Lingering question: How can you create a welcoming environment for teacher leaders that aren't necessarily the most seasoned teachers in the team? I feel pushback sometimes just because I am younger than my colleagues and not as experienced, but have the most drive to succeed and grow.

Angie Kichline

2025-07-09 16:38:41 UTC

Key Takeaway: Leadership is about collaboration, working towards a common goal, and effective communication.

Kimberly Brown

2025-07-09 16:39:35 UTC

Lingering Question: How do I, as a teacher leader, handle not always agreeing with admin's leadership decisions?

Jamee Benningfield

2025-07-09 16:41:52 UTC

Lingering Question:

As a teacher leader, the best ways to approach a colleague who might not be open to change/feedback?

Brandi Morgan

2025-07-09 16:42:39 UTC

Key Takeaway: Teachers are reflective and inquisitive and they are focused on improving their craft. Improving our craft also requires improving the craft as a whole. (Whole team, whole school, etc.)

Ashley Coston

2025-07-09 16:43:50 UTC

Key Takeaways: "Teacher leaders are those whose dreams of making a difference have either been kept alive or have been reawakened by engaging with colleagues or working within a professional culture."- Passion and energy are contagious. We need to remember this as teacher leaders.

Brandi Morgan

2025-07-09 16:44:03 UTC

Lingering question: What does NIET consider the best leadership style?

Jenna Stacey

2025-07-09 16:45:36 UTC

Key Takeaway: Leaders are inquisitive, forward-facing, and have a strong sense of self.

Jenna Stacey

2025-07-09 16:47:12 UTC

Lingering question: What are some strategies to connect our learning here to the daily everyday tasks of working at a school? In other words, are there suggestions for how to practice what I have learned?

Wendy Dewar

2025-07-09 16:47:29 UTC

Key takeaway: Teachers lead within and beyond the classroom to improve relationships with students and colleagues.

Roxanne Enix

2025-07-09 16:49:13 UTC

Key Takeaway: "Teacher leaders... have been reawakened by engaging with colleagues or working within a professional culture." This is me going back into the classroom after being in admin for 8 years. It resonated with me in that aspect. Boots on the ground and like-minded attitudes help teachers.

Wendy Dewar

2025-07-09 16:50:07 UTC

How do we get colleagues to contribute to the community/culture in the building?

Ashley Coston

2025-07-09 16:50:13 UTC

Lingering Question: How can I help facilitate shared leadership seamlessly when some colleagues prefer traditional leadership?

(I'm not saying either style is better than the other; however, my school has a shared leadership model.)

Angela Mankins

2025-07-09 16:51:16 UTC

Key Takeaway: Effective teacher leaders are reflective, collaborative, and committed to improving both their own teaching and the overall educational community.

Allen Sullivan

2025-07-09 16:52:31 UTC

Key Takeaway: Building strong relationships is important. Using the best parts of different leadership models can make leadership effective.

Roxanne Enix

2025-07-09 16:52:53 UTC

Lingering question: the leadership models, do you all remember being a kid and having a hard time choosing your candy at the store because they all looked so wonderful, and you liked each one of them? This is how I feel about the models. There is a bit of good in each one of them, so should we subscribe to only one type or should we adapt our style according to the group we are leading?

Angela Mankins

2025-07-09 16:52:53 UTC

Lingering Question: How can teacher leaders balance their own teaching responsibilities while also supporting and leading their colleagues effectively?

Amy Cox

2025-07-09 16:56:32 UTC

My key takeaway was the phrasing "kept alive" and "reawakened by engaging with colleagues". This has been so true in my teaching experience.

Amy Cox

2025-07-09 16:57:32 UTC

Lingering question: How do I bring in those that don't believe in engaging with their colleagues?

Allen Sullivan

2025-07-09 16:58:12 UTC

Lingering Question: Is there a leadership model that is more effective for project-based learning/group?

Tami Durr

2025-07-09 16:58:38 UTC

Teacher leaders are driven by a desire to make a difference and grow professionally. They reflect on their practice, take action to improve, and work closely with others to support student learning.

Tami Durr

2025-07-09 17:00:48 UTC

How do you manage time as a teacher leader and continue to be an effective teacher?

Lori Badeen

2025-07-09 17:01:10 UTC

Key takeaway: Impactful leaders lead within and beyond the classroom. They are a positive influence everywhere they go.

Crystal Hinrichs

2025-07-09 17:05:52 UTC

Key takeaway: having a "strong sense of self" is something I truly believe in. Knowing your strengths and areas in need of improvement is so powerful to leading and growing as a teammate.

Sabrina Garcia

2025-07-09 17:06:43 UTC

Key Takeaway: Leadership extends beyond just the classroom, as they are influential within their schools and with their peers, too. They are big influencers for better teaching practices and student outcomes.

Crystal Hinrichs

2025-07-09 17:07:18 UTC

Question: Is one model more ideal than the others? I don't see myself fitting into just one model.

Danielle Seyfarth

2025-07-09 17:08:13 UTC

Key takeaway: Effective teacher leaders don't just stay in their classrooms, they take on bigger roles that influence others and support schoolwide growth.

David Yates- Key Takeaway

2025-07-09 17:08:55 UTC

Teacher leadership is a diverse experience that adds so much value to our school communities.

Danielle Seyfarth

2025-07-09 17:09:13 UTC

Question: Is one model better than the other or do they all interweave with each other?

Sabrina Garcia

2025-07-09 17:09:31 UTC

Question: As teachers with busy schedules, how can we take on leadership roles without feeling overwhelmed or sacrificing the time we need for planning and teaching?

Lori Badeen

2025-07-09 17:09:36 UTC

Lingering question: How do I facilitate change as a teacher when administrators use different leadership models with strategies that don't support best practices?

David Yates- Lingering Question

2025-07-09 17:09:53 UTC

What can we do to build leadership in those who may not see themselves as leaders? How can we be intentional about putting them in front of an audience of their peers?

Alexandra Powell

2025-07-09 17:11:47 UTC

Key Takeaway: In the third quote on page 7, it mentions emphasizing "mutual learning" among colleagues. This is what I'm looking to foster for my PLC. It seems as if we are currently structured for one person to do the brunt of work and discussion leading, but what I really hope is that we can get to a place where all feel encouraged and empowered to discuss and present without it feeling like a forced collaboration!

Alexandra Powell

2025-07-09 17:14:04 UTC

Lingering Question: Based on everything we've read and discussed so far, what components of these leadership styles can I employ in my own PLC to create a more mutually shared collaborative process?

Chasity Spicer

2025-07-09 17:23:02 UTC

One key takeaway from the quotes on Teacher Leadership I found was the varying perspectives of what the goals of a leader should be and how they should go about achieving them. Linda Lambert had an internal emotional process of motivation, while Day and Harris perceived leadership to be approached structurally and systemically.

Chasity Spicer

2025-07-09 17:27:00 UTC

Understanding that situations can vary, I still have the following lingering question. Is there data distinguishing one leadership approach from another as being more successful?

Jaleisha Barnett

2025-07-09 17:27:38 UTC

Key Takeaway: Leadership looks different for everyone but all leadership should require collaboration, flexibility, and adaptability.

Jaleisha Barnett

2025-07-09 17:29:38 UTC

Lingering Question: There are so many leadership models. How does one choose which is the best? Is there a better practice? Is there research/ data behind it?

Angie Kichline

2025-07-09 17:30:46 UTC

Lingering Question: How do you balance teachers taking on leadership roles without adding to their workload?

Matilda Young

2025-07-09 17:30:47 UTC

Key takeaway: Lead teachers work to improve schools by connecting with other teachers, modeling best practices, and providing support and feedback.

Matilda Young

2025-07-09 17:32:35 UTC

Lingering questions: How can we as teachers balance our teaching roles while monitoring and leading our team? What organizational strategies will prevent me from being overwhelmed?

CAROLYN BROOKS

2025-07-09 17:41:14 UTC

Key takeaways: 1) Clarity on the diversity of leadership models and one with which I most identify. 2) Connection between being a leader outside the classroom and how it effects inside the classroom.

Carolyn Brooks

2025-07-09 17:42:54 UTC

Questions about being the best version of yourself as a leader regardless of leadership model where you may be working.

barbara clements

2025-09-24 16:37:53 UTC

Key takeaway]

Teacher leaders promote teacher collaboration inside and outside the classroom.

Babara Clements

2025-09-24 16:40:02 UTC

Lingering question

How can I be an effective leader when I work with my friends?