FAMU Teacher Leader Personal Philosophy

Explain what it means to be a teacher leader in a twenty-first-century educational environment. Think about what education is in the twenty-first
century and how that impacts the role of a teacher leader.

 Examine how core values of education inform educational decision making. Provide examples of your core values and include how they meet ethical
standards.

 Compare your core values and the leadership competencies that are needed as a teacher leader. Provide specific examples in your comparison.

 Explain how you will use research-based strategies as an educator to support students in learning environments.
 Explain what skills you will use in a teacher-leader role to facilitate collaboration among colleagues, including how the effective facilitation will improve
student achievement

 Explain the importance of building relationships with both students and colleagues. How do positive relationships benefit teachers and students?

 Explain how you will use strategies to acknowledge and support diversity as an educator. How will you ensure equity in an educational environment?
How will you approach leadership with regard to diversity? Include research-based strategies to support your response.