Leadership for Knowledge Integration: by developing Master Teacher Fellows (MTFs) to have exceptional knowledge of inquiry-based science to improve student achievement and attitudes towards science.
Year 1 Focus: Inquiry, Year 2: Biology, Year 3: Chemistry, Year 4: Space/Physical Science
Leadership in Classrooms and Schools: by building the skills of MTFs to lead teams of their peers, influence administrators, and affect change at their schools.
Year 1 Focus: Favorite Five, Year 2: Favorite Five, Year 3: Crucial Conversations/Meaningful Interactions/Developing Action Research Projects, Year 4: Implementing Action Research Projects
Leading Future Science Leaders: by facilitating MTFs to support and mentor novice teachers to improve their self-efficacy, confidence, and pedagogy.
Year 3 Focus: Mentoring Teachers, Year 4: Mentoring/Coaching/Leading Groups
Leadership on a Statewide Scale: by developing the expertise of the MTFs to promote high quality science teaching across the state of Texas.
Years 1-5 Focus: Presenting/Volunteering/Leading CAST conference Houston, TX