Episode 109 | Effective Leadership in Education w/ Chris Lehman

In this episode of Our Classroom, Chris Lehman, the visionary Founding Director of the Educator Collaborative, joins to explore the critical importance of partnership in educational leadership, balancing autonomy and rigidity, and the power of co-creation tailored to the needs of schools and districts. Chris sheds light on the significant work the Educator Collaborative is doing to offer accessible professional development and shares inspiring examples from the field. Together, they reflect on the challenges and profound impact of teaching, the importance of responsive leadership, and the joy of contributing to a hopeful future for young learners.   Christopher Lehman is the Founding Director of The Educator Collaborative, a K-12 Literacy think tank and professional development organization, working to innovate the ways educators learn together. He is an international speaker, literacy consultant, and New York Times best-selling author. He holds degrees from UW-Madison, NYU, and Teachers College, Columbia University. Chris has been a middle-school teacher, high-school teacher, literacy coach, and staff developer. He sits on the Board of Directors of the National Center for Families Learning, is a past Chair of the NCTE Middle Level Section, and past member of the NCTE Executive Committee. With The Educator Collaborative, Chris is working to innovate the ways literacy educators learn in-person and online, providing professional learning for teachers, coaches, and administrators so students can hold their brightest futures.   Social Media: @iChrisLehman on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook @TheEdCollab on YouTube, Instagram, Threads, and Facebook