This week, we are chatting about leadership in schools. We discuss both formal and informal leadership opportunities that you can become involved in with your school community to begin your journey as a leader. If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new content! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two! We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID! Featured Content **For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/118** Formal leadership opportunities: Department head - oversee program area, budgets, staffing, etcInstructional coachesProgram leads (board level)Service side program areas:ESL teachersStudent SuccessSpecial EducationGuidanceNeed to dabble in at least one of these areas (service side) to develop your leadership skillsInformal leadership opportunities: School committees related to your interests and passions (blended learning team, IT team) - leads to teaching others!Staff learning team - planning PDPresent PD to your peers - you have expertise even if you're still on the journey!Mentor for new teachers (formal or informal) - answer questions, problem solving, etc.Student teachers - learning goes both ways!Teacher in charge - step into the admin role temporarilyAttend PD opportunities - build your knowledge, then share it with othersTake courses for your learningPodcast!Lead a project (within a course or cross-curricular) or be a course team leadDeliver PD - you don't have to be an expert!Support the showConnect with EduGals: Twitter @EduGals Rachel @dr_r_johnson Katie @KatieAttwell EduGals Website Support the show