Teacher-Leader Pathway
Supporting K12 STEM teachers in bringing their effective teaching practice and personal creativity to colleagues. Through mentorship, case studies, and co-facilitation, you will develop workshops based on what works in your classroom.
Become a Leader: Co-Lead a WorkshopHow We Build New Leaders
How do teachers shift from classroom practice to leading peers? We use a structured, supportive process.
1. Participate
Whether you have your own topic to share or would like to join an existing leader team, new leaders are asked to participate in both short and long workshops.
2. Onboarding Huddles
Debrief with seasoned leaders. Gain an overview of essential STEMteachersNYC leader strategies, and insight on how seasoned leaders design workshops.
3. Choosing Pathway
Decide on whether you would like to develop a new workshop or join an existing team. Build your workshop from your practice and student work.
4. Mentor Matching
Work with seasoned leaders to modify or co-plan an existing or new workshop. Practice leading sections of the workshop at leader huddles.
5. Lead!
Lead a 3-hour workshop in spring (February-June) with support from a seasoned leader. Debrief with that mentor leader.
Evolution of Our Pathway
Teachers learning from teachers is how STNYC works. In the beginning, our community was the pathway. Over the years, our teacher-leaders developed “Leader Moves”—strategies for making workshops immersive and unpacking student work.
The Pivot to Virtual
When the pandemic hit, we launched “Leader Huddles.” These virtual sessions allowed leaders to record, watch, and debrief workshops, distilling the essential strategies that make our professional learning effective.
Watch: The evolution of our leadership model
Leader Reflections
Kerry & Jenna: Annual Report Reflection
Expo Leader Insights
