TLFA SHU

The Teacher Leader Fellowship Academy at Sacred Heart University

The Teacher Leader Fellowship Academy (TLFA) at Sacred Heart University taps into the expertise of classroom teachers in partner school districts and offers them an empowering, collaborative fellowship that builds leadership skills while remaining in the classroom. Simultaneously, TLFA supports administrators in creating a school climate and culture that fosters teacher leadership. The fellowship

assists:
•Teachers who want to remain in the classroom and have an interest in affecting change beyond their classroom walls to thrive in a supportive environment that allows them to take ownership of the programs, practices, policies and priorities chat impact student learning;
• Administrators who are at the building or district-level to support teacher leaders to create collaborative, creative and innovative school cultures in the service of student learning;
• Networks of Teacher Leaders & Administrators to share best practices, programs, policies and priorities across districts to support the profession and student learning.

11/15/2025

The Teacher Leader Fellowship Academy (TLFA) no longer operates at Sacred Heart University. It has moved to Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU). Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Betty J. Sternberg who continues to direct the Academy. Her email address is [email protected]. The website link is: SouthernCT.edu/OWLL/teacher-leader-academy.

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09/26/2025

The Teacher Leader Fellowship Academy has moved to Southern Connecticut State University. Dr. Betty J Sternberg, State of Ct's Education Commissioner, Emeritus, will continue to direct the Academy. Her email address is [email protected]. She can be reached at 860-463-5871. To view activities for the 2025-2026 school year, please visit:

Fostering Teacher Leadership Join the Teacher Leader Fellowship Academy (TLFA)—a yearlong fellowship that helps teachers grow as leaders, inspire change, and strengthen school communities, all while remaining in the classroom. The goal of TLFA is to promote leadership that is meaningful to educa...

09/27/2023

We're ready to Kick-Off the school year and welcome our fellows with our 1st event, the TLFA Kick-Off Workshop on Oct. 5th!

05/24/2023

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for an inspiring and joy filled day at the institute!

05/01/2023

Don't miss your opportunity to be inspired and encouraged by Erin Gruwell and CT Teacher Leaders at the 7th Annual TLFA Institute on May 23rd. Register by May 4th for the early bird discount.

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04/17/2023

We are VERY excited to welcome Erin Gruwell as the keynote speaker at our annual institute on May 23rd! Learn more and register to attend at the link below.

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03/10/2023

The Teacher Leader Fellowship Academy at Sacred Heart University invites educators and administrators to attend our annual institute. The theme this year is Boldly Reimaging Our Schools: Re-Centering Joy, Empathy and Belonging as Foundations for Teaching and Learning. Save the date for May 23rd 8:30am-3:15pm. To learn more and register, visit

Events for the Teacher Leader Fellowship Academy

03/02/2023

TLFA Fellows: Register for our next workshop, Belonging, at the link provided by email.

02/09/2023

We're looking forward to seeing everyone tonight on Zoom for this workshop!

TLFA Fellows: Check your email for the link to register for our next workshop!

01/24/2023

TLFA Fellows: Check your email for the link to register for our next workshop!

12/19/2022

We wish all the Jewish members of our SHU family a Happy Hanukkah filled with light, warmth and joy! 🕎

12/14/2022

Who better to help professionals incorporate than experienced classroom practitioners? Two Bristol Federation of Teachers members were among the many to lead workshops at TLFA SHU's Redesigning Education Conference. AFT - American Federation of Teachers AFT Teach AFT+ Member Benefits NEA Today Connecticut Education Association (CEA) CT Association of Public School Superintendents - CAPSS Sacred Heart University

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5151 Park Avenue, SHU, FCEHD
Fairfield, CT
06825

Website

https://www.sacredheart.edu/academics/colleges--schools/college-of-education--human-development/teacher-leader-fellowshi

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