LEAD Fellowship
A year long fellowship which builds educational leaders and enhances school and systems culture.
Overview
Targeted professional development is supported by BCPEF each year, with emphasis and need determined by the Cleveland City and Bradley County Schools. Developing leadership skills and preparing teachers for an expanded role within a teaching team or moving into an administrative role is the purpose of the BCPEF LEAD: Leadership Education and Development Fellowship.
Cleveland City and Bradley County teachers commit to a year-long professional development Fellowship. Fellows are selected by the Directors of Schools and begin the fellowship at a retreat, followed by monthly workshops, job shadowing, and school study trips. Study groups, module projects, and leadership presentations offer coaching opportunities, facilitating independent learning and team building.
BCPEF has designed this fellowship in collaboration with the Directors of Schools, targeting the specific and strategic needs of the school system. Facilitators Debby Torres and Terri Murray bring expertise and insight to the monthly modules, which are accentuated by local and national professionals and specialists, panels, and system leaders.
Important Dates
Application Deadline
April Annually
Announcement Date
May Annually
Details
How to Apply
To indicate an interest in being considered for this LEAD Fellowship, contact your principal to receive access to the application process.
LEAD Fellowship BCPEF Point of contact
Awardees
2025-2026 LEAD Fellows
Front Row: Kattie Sandoval (Black Fox), Claire McMahan (Mayfield), Angela Epperson (Taylor), Paige Pope (WVHS), Danielle Austin (North Lee), Chelsea Montgomery (CHS)
Back Row: Beth Ann Couch (Oak Grove), Molly Jackson (Yates Primary), Heather Sacharczyk (CMS), Jamie Seymour (Michigan Ave.), Cecily Williams (CMS), Andrew Nipper (Lake Forest)
2024-25 Leadership Fellows
- Becca Lay
- Brittany Cantrell
- Dr. Charis Reagan
- Dr. Susan Rodriguez
- Erin LaFever Allen
- Heather Turner
- Jayne Maupin
- Lauren Limburg
- Sarah Bryson
- Seth Lee
- Taylor Bentley
- Victor Amos
2023-24 Leadership Fellows
- Erica Rogers, CMS
- Valery Taylor, CCS Central Office
- Jay Garcia, Stuart Elementary
- Danielle Reed, Oak Grove Elementary
- Casey Hybarger, CHS
- Laura Norwood, BCHS
- Bryan Beeh, CMS
- Shannon Belisle, Prospect Elementary
- Steven Hawk, BCHS
- Ben Smith, PIE Center
- David Gluckner, WVHS
- Maclain Yowarski, Hopewell Elementary
2022-23 Leadership Fellows
- Matthew Day, BCHS
- Joe Parker, Black Fox
- Eric Garner, CHS
- Donald Benton, CHS
- Joanne Gott, GOAL
- Brittany Cannon, PIE Center
- Matt Ingram, Stuart/Arnold
- Emily Raper, CMS
- Rachel Hicks, LFMS
- Amanda McDonald, Waterville
- Allison Bynum, Charleston
- Ryan Swartzentruber, CMS
- Rodney Broadnax, CMS
- Chris Doan, OMS
- Terri Murray, Facilitator
- Debby Torres, Facilitator
2020-21 Leadership Fellows
- Bradley Central High School – Andy McMahan, Assistant Principal
- Bradley Central High School – Robert McIntire, CTE Information Technology Teacher
- George R. Stuart Elementary / Arnold Elementary – Alicia Kahrs, Assistant Principal
- George R. Stuart Elementary – Mindy Kiser, Physical Education Teacher
2019-20 Leadership Fellows
- Taylor Elementary – Lori Riad, Instructional Coach
- Oak Grove Elementary – Stephanie Jones, Principal
- Blythe Bower Elementary – Casey Price, Assistant Principal
- E.L. Ross Elementary – Adam Moss, RTI Facilitator
2018-19 Leadership Fellows
- BCS – Beth Fugate, Math Coordinator
- Bradley Central High School – Patrick Spangler, Principal
- Valley View Elementary – Chase Smartt, Leadership Academy Teacher
- E.L. Ross Elementary – Cherish Reid, Instructional Facilitator
2017-18 Leadership Fellows
- Valley View Elementary – Jeremy Jones, Principal
- Cleveland High School – Miranda Whittington, 9th Grade Counselor
2016-17 Leadership Fellows
- Cleveland City Schools – Cody Raper, Director of Innovation
- Charleston STEAM Academy – Kirk Campbell, Principal
2015-16 Leadership Fellows
- Blythe Bower Elementary – Prisavia Croft, Principal
- North Lee Elementary – Dana Yost, Principal