Teachers Who Lead
Practical Strategies for Building Responsive Teams
- Ryan Dunn - The University of Melbourne, Australia
- Pauline Thompson
- John Allan Hattie - The University of Melbourne, Australia
Foreword by Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey
Support colleagues, inspire collaboration, and drive impactful school improvement.
Designed for instructional coaches, grade-level leaders, subject coordinators, and team leaders, Teachers Who Lead highlights proven strategies to enhance teaching practices, foster collaboration, and impact student learning on a broader scale.
Drawing from the latest research on teacher leadership, school improvement, and real-world experiences, this practical guide emphasizes the essential skills and mindsets required to bridge teaching excellence and schoolwide leadership efforts. Key features include
Whether you’re just beginning your leadership role or have been supporting colleagues for years, authors Ryan Dunn, Pauline Thompson, and John Allan Hattie provide actionable strategies to build confidence, promote student improvement, and make lasting contributions to your school.
This book is important for teachers serving as instructional leaders and the senior leaders recruiting and supporting them. It offers practical strategies and ideas, rooted in theory and practice to those leading in the space between the classroom and the main office. Punctuating the ideas it presents, are compelling stories from the field that provide engaging insights on challenges this level of leadership faces. It is a powerful resource for those seeking to grow their leadership impact over the short and long term. Whether you’re refining your practice or fostering leadership in others, this book is a valuable tool for navigating and excelling in the critical role of middle leader.
Here's a book that so many teachers are looking for: one that helps them help others to extend their skills as teachers. Readable, incisive and immensely helpful, the prospect of leading and teaching feels possible... and enjoyable.
Unfortunately, those chosen for the role of teacher leader do not always get the proper professional learning to be successful. Dunn, Thompson, and Hattie are providing the catalyst to change that dynamic in Teachers Who Lead. Make no mistake, this book is not just for anyone under the teacher leadership umbrella, it’s for every leader who wants to have a deep impact on students.
This book is an indispensable guide for teachers navigating the complexities of leadership. With a sharp focus on practical strategies for building and sustaining high-performing collaborative teams, it bridges the gap between theory and actionable steps, offering rigor, research, case studies, and tools for reflection. Each chapter is thoughtfully crafted to inspire curiosity and provide clarity, addressing the unique challenges of teacher leadership while celebrating their agency and impact. A must-read for educators and those supporting them, this book equips readers to lead with purpose, strategy, and collaborative expertise.
Teachers Who Lead expertly unpacks the complexity of leadership roles in schools, providing a comprehensive guide to navigating this transition so that leaders can contribute towards aligned school improvement.
