Applications for Cohort 7 close April 15 - Apply Now!
Teacher Leader Fellowship
The Teacher Leader Fellowship aims to increase the success of diverse learners by empowering and equipping teachers to lead change within their classrooms and schools. Engaging in a year-long fellowship program, Teacher Leaders develop both technical and leadership skills to enact change for the diverse learners they serve. The Fellowship is free to accepted educators, thanks to the generous support of our donors.
Applications for the 2026-2027 school year open until April 15th. Click the links below to apply or recommend a teacher!
The Fellowship Experience
Three Day
Summer Session
School Year
Growth Sessions
onsite 1:1 core practice and leadership coaching
peer
school visits
Mentor groups and
cohort events
Design and implement
impact project
Leader Benefits
Impact Diverse Learner Outcomes
Drive improved academic, behavioral, and social outcomes for diverse learners through data-based decision making processes.
Lead
Teachers
Develop skills to collaborate with and coach teachers and leaders in leading effective student-centered instruction.
Influencing School Practices
Advocate for diverse learner responsive practice, develop solutions to related challenges, and design effective strategies for implementation.
In the Words of Our Fellows
Strong Candidates
Our goal is to develop diverse learner leaders who are able to affect change within their schools. Each Fellowship is comprised of a group of educators who:
- Are licensed to teach students with disabilities or students who are multilingual
- Work with students and teachers on a regular basis through a variety of instructional settings and experiences
- Have been working in education for at least two full school years
- Have an awareness of gaps in opportunities for diverse learners in their schools and a desire to lead change that will directly impact these learners
- Continuously push themselves to learn and improve and inspire their community to demonstrate a similar growth mindset
- Seek to increase their abilities to communicate across stakeholders to advocate for diverse learner needs
- Have the support of school leadership to participate in the Fellowship experience and implement their Impact Project at the school-site
Past Fellowship Cohorts
2024 - 2025
- 17 Fellows across Tennessee
- Private, traditional, and charter schools.
- 6 MLL teachers, 7 ISE teachers, and 4 support coordinators
- Averaging 10.5 years of teaching experience
2022 - 2023
- 26 Fellows across Nashville and Memphis
- Private, traditional, and charter schools
- 3 EL Teachers, 17 special education teachers, and 6 general education teachers
- Ranging from 3 to 24 years of experience
2021 - 2022
- 20 Fellows across Nashville and Memphis
- Private, traditional, and charter schools.
- 8 EL teachers, 9 special education teachers, and 3 support coordinators
- Ranging from 3 to 25 years of experience
2019 - 2020
- 21 Nashville Fellows
- 7 charter schools and 9 traditional schools
- 8 EL teachers, 8 special education teachers, and 5 support coordinators
- Ranging from 3 to 30 years of experience