{"id":53,"date":"2026-02-04T15:48:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T15:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsite.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/td\/?page_id=53"},"modified":"2026-02-06T15:54:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T15:54:47","slug":"teacher-leadership-academy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newsite.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/td\/teacher-leadership-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Teacher Leadership Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Become a catalyst for change!<\/div><\/span><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Join the St. Lucie Public Schools Teacher Leader Academy<\/p>\n

The St. Lucie Public Schools Teacher Leader Academy is a dynamic, three-year journey designed to empower educators in St. Lucie Public Schools to grow as leaders, innovators, and collaborators.<\/p>\n

The Teacher Leader Academy affords educators the opportunity to collaborate closely with Instructional Specialists from Talent Development within the Office of Teaching and Learning, who provide personalized support, mentorship, and encouragement throughout the journey\u2014empowering participants to grow into confident, strategic, and inspiring learning leaders ready to make a meaningful difference in their schools and across the district.<\/p>\n

Through a blend of leadership theory, district-specific learning, and hands-on application, participants develop high-impact skills in communication, collaboration, systems thinking, and change management. This journey strengthens their leadership identity, expands their influence, and prepares them to lead school and district initiatives with clarity and purpose.<\/p>\n

Graduates emerge as highly marketable candidates for leadership roles\u2014ready to inspire, innovate, and drive meaningful change across the district.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Registration will be available after Night of the Stars!<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Contacts<\/div><\/span><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text css=””]Year 1: <\/strong>Didi Johnson<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Coordinator of Quality Instruction<\/p>\n

Year 2: <\/strong>Dr. Belinda Benner-Ordonez<\/a>IInstructional Specialist<\/p>\n

Year 3: <\/strong>Kim Wadsworth<\/a>
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The Teacher Leader Academy Micro-Credential<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

A three-year journey that cultivates empowered, innovative educators.<\/span><\/p>\n

Year 1<\/strong>:<\/span> Foundations of Leadership builds essential knowledge of district processes and leadership responsibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Year 2<\/strong>: <\/span>Learning Expeditions deepens leadership through immersive, classroom-based experiences that promote inquiry, collaboration, and instructional excellence.<\/span><\/p>\n

Year 3<\/strong>:<\/span> Innovate Ed Teacher-Led Conference positions teachers as designers and facilitators of a district-wide professional learning conference, celebrating educator expertise and fostering a culture of shared leadership and continuous growth across the<\/span> St. Lucie Public School District.<\/span><\/p>\n

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