Podcasts for Leaderful Schools (PFLS) is produced and published by Oakland University with support from the Galileo Institute for Teacher Leadership. The institute is dedicated to serving and researching the professional development needs of leaders working to improve student achievement and teacher performance from the inside out.

PFLS is a resource through which educational leaders (PreK – Higher Education) may become effective practitioners who strive to understand issues of social justice, cultural competence, equity, and best practice to improve teaching and learning.

We believe that collaborative leadership in schools involves teachers and administrators working in a professional learning community. Our goal is to stimulate a world wide dialogue on the importance of creating effective learning communities centered on student success. The weekly podcasts are targeted toward leadership at all levels (teachers, school administrators, business leaders, university faculty, policy makers) and explore aspects of leadership topics through critical conversations.

We are now able to offer our podcasts to you through iTunes. We are excited about this new technology and hope you enjoy it as well.

	Robert Maxfield is assistant professor in the Department of Education Leadership at Oakland University and director of the Galileo Institute. Dr. Maxfield can be contacted at maxfiel2@oakland.edu.
	Linda Tyson is a special instructor in Teacher Development and Educational Studies and is the coordinator of Art Education. She has also been instrumental in the development of the International Baccalaureate program. Ms. Tyson is currently pursuing a doctorate.  Ms. Tyson can be contacted at tyson@oakland.edu .
	Mary Belz is the producer for our podcasts. She received both her BS in Elementary Education and her M.Ed. in Educational Studies from Oakland University.  She is currently pursuing an additional degree in Special Education.  Ms. Belz can be contacted at mrbelz@oakland.edu .

Our theme music, Melon Collie,  is a gift from Gordon van Gent. Gordon's  BA in Jazz Studies is from Western Michigan University in 2008.

Galileo Institute for Teacher Leadership
The Galileo Institute for Teacher Leadership at Oakland University was established in response to the growing recognition that the leadership role of teachers must be supported to improve student achievement. Realizing the potential of teacher leadership requires a fundamental change in the culture and structure of schools, the preparation and continuing professional development of teachers and administrators, and the political, legal and fiscal context in which schools operate.

The Galileo Institute for Teacher Leadership at Oakland University offers graduate programs, conferences, service opportunities to schools and research projects. For more information, visit the Galileo Institute for Teacher Leadership website.

Master’s Degree in Teacher Leadership
A Collaborative Departmental Program Offering between Teacher Development and Educational Studies (TDES) and Educational Leadership (EL) School of Education and Human Services Oakland University.

The Master’s Degree in Teacher Leadership is designed to provide the essential tools teachers need to be knowledgeable, reflective, ethical and effective educators. The degree integrates practice with theory and research using case studies, collaboration and active leadership roles within the schools. Aspiring teacher leaders will be prepared to fulfill leadership roles transforming student learning, school improvement, social justice and learning communities. See the Master’s Degree in Teacher Leadership flier for more information.

The name Podcasts for Leaderful Schools is the exclusive intellectual property of the Galileo Institute at Oakland University and Robert Maxfield, 2007.