• “Teacher leaders are in a unique position to make change happen. They are close to the ground and have the knowledge and ability to control the conditions of teaching and learning in schools and classroom. We believe that they are critical partners in transforming schools.” (Lieberman and Miller, 2004)
• “The growing research shows that the most important factor in a child’s education is having a good teacher…By inviting expert teachers to assist in improving learning conditions throughout the school we aren’t removing our best teachers from the classroom, we are extending their reach.” (Scherer, ASCD Education Leadership, 2007)
• “…school improvement depends more than ever on the active involvement of teacher leaders. School administrators can’t do it all.” (Danielson, 2007)

While the answer to the “why” question seem obvious, the changes needed to support teacher leadership have not taken place in most schools and school districts. The Galileo Institute for Teacher Leadership is prepared to work with schools and school districts interested in creating systems that go beyond “what” and “why” and address the fundamental question of “how” teacher leadership can develop and be supported by all stakeholders.