At LEAD Public Schools, we believe our power is in our people. We are committed to providing a supportive environment so all of our employees have the opportunity to grow and accomplish their career goals. At LEAD, we regularly perform talent calibrations to evaluate and develop talent within our network, and use succession planning to ensure we have a strong pipeline of leaders for the future. We offer multiple pathways of growth and provide support along the way including, but not limited to, individual executive coaching, customized 360 feedback, and LEAD-specific training sessions.
At LEAD Public Schools, we believe our power is in our people. We are committed to providing a supportive environment so all of our employees have the opportunity to grow and accomplish their career goals. At LEAD, we regularly perform talent calibrations to evaluate and develop talent within our network, and use succession planning to ensure we have a strong pipeline of leaders for the future. We offer multiple pathways of growth and provide support along the way including, but not limited to, individual executive coaching, customized 360 feedback, and LEAD-specific training sessions.
“Throughout my years at LEAD I have always had someone who discussed my career progression with me during multiple occasions throughout the year. When I arrived at LEAD, I told my boss at the time, my goal was to become a principal. Not only from him, but through other mentors at LEAD, they have helped me to accomplish that goal.”
Dominique Torres, Principal, LEAD Neely’s Bend
- 2017 - 6th Grade Math Teacher
- 2018 - Instructional Coach
- 2020 - Director of Instruction
- 2021 - Assistant Principal of Instruction
- 2022 - Principal
“LEAD has given me the opportunity to apply my knowledge and experience to be creative, and develop processes that maximize our resources. I am thankful that I am able to be myself while making a difference!”
Osama Abdallah, Associate Director of Data and Technology
- 2019 - Front Office Staff
- 2020 - Front Office Manager
- 2021 - Associate Director of Data and Technology
“Teaching with LEAD Public Schools allowed me to use my passion for education to help my community while also working with a diverse student population. It gave me the ability to see LEAD’s mission in action while developing me as a professional and growing my professional network. When I joined LEAD in 2014, I had no idea where it would take me, but I am so grateful for the mentors and friends who all work to improve outcomes for all of our students!”
Semhar Ghilwet, Talent Acquisition Manager
- 2014 - ELA Teacher
- 2021 - Talent Acquisition Coordinator
- 2022 - Talent Acquisition Manager
“LEAD has followed through on a commitment to supporting teachers like me that love being in the classroom, allowing me to stay with my students and continue what I love to do.”
Sami Moore Levy, Master Teacher, LEAD Southeast High
- 2015 - 7th Grade Science Teacher, Grade-level Chair, LEAD Southeast Middle
- 2018 - Data and Assessment Coordinator, LEAD Southeast Middle and LEAD Southeast High
- 2019 - High School Science Teacher, Student Support Coordinator, Science Content Lead, Grade-Level Chair
- 2020 - Master Teacher
Our Master Teacher pathway is an opportunity to reward our highest-performing teachers and provide them a unique value proposition that allows them to have more influence in their schools and across the entire organization. Those who earn the Master Teacher designation are afforded an annual professional development budget of up to $1,500 and can earn up to $100,000 in base compensation through performance-based compensation adjustments. Master teachers are expected to complete an annual project linked to student outcomes, provide input on network academic initiatives, and serve as a model classroom for observations and as an ambassador for recruiting.
