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Leading from the Classroom

Overview

Take the next step in your educational journey with Gordon College's Leading from the Classroom graduate certificate program to equip yourself to be the best leader possible for your peers and students.

This program, designed specifically for educators looking to expand their leadership skills while remaining in the classroom, will give you the tools needed to mentor, coach and evaluate your teacher candidates. With an affordable price and flexible schedule designed to fit within your busy schedule, you’ll be well prepared to lead from your classroom in practical development, reflective practice and continuous improvement.  

Why earn a Leading from the Classroom certificate at Gordon? 

Created for busy educators, our certificate offers a flexible online schedule and connects you with Gordon faculty members who are leaders of their own in their respective fields. Eligible participants can also enjoy two free courses with a supervising practitioner voucher—making the cost of this certificate affordable and obtainable. Fulfill your ongoing professional development requirements while also being trained for your next career move. 

Gordon College is a leader in the education field within Massachusetts and committed to teacher leadership development across the United States. In this certificate, you’ll gain practical, real-world applications you can readily implement into your everyday practices while learning in a supportive environment.  

Want to expand your studies further?  

Consider a master's or education specialist degree program in Leadership after completing this certificate. Courses within this certificate count towards both degrees, so you’ll already be well on your way! 

Prerequisites

  • Valid teaching license
  • Professional letter of support
  • Brief personal statement of interest in the program

 

Program Information
Degree Certificate
Program Level Certificate
School Herschend School of Education
Program Format Online

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Faculty

Faculty

Nationally recognized, personally focused

Gordon faculty are committed teachers, exceptional scholars and catalysts for transformation—both in their fields and in the lives of the students they teach. The personal stories of Gordon professors are as diverse as their academic and professional interests.

All Herschend School of Education Faculty

Kim Winsor

Kim Winsor

Licensure Officer

Michael Hildebrandt

Michael Hildebrandt

Instructional Coach and New Faculty Mentor

Kathleen Mort

Adjunct in Graduate Education

Rebecca Pitkin

Adjunct in Graduate Education

Marie White

Adjunct in Graduate Education

Careers

Life after Gordon

What careers can I pursue with a certificate in leading from the classroom?

  • Principal
  • School administrator
  • Head of school
  • Educational consultant
  • Department leader
John Dupuis

Gordon's educational leadership program gave me the experience, confidence and knowledge to accomplish my goal of earning a master's degree while also receiving my principal's certification from the DESE. The course requirements, excellence of the professors and, most importantly, collaboration with other teachers in the program, made my experience personally rewarding.

John Dupuis
Master of Education

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