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LUMEN Leadership Movement

LUMEN Fellows

Lead. Inspire. Elevate.

LUMEN Teacher Fellows are passionate educators who lead from within their classrooms and schools to elevate instruction, strengthen relationships, and build a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Stronger teachers. Stronger schools. Better together.

Our Purpose

LUMEN exists to strengthen schools by strengthening relationships.

Teacher Fellows are at the heart of this movement-bridging classroom practice and leadership, sharing what works, and inspiring others through their voice, expertise, and example.

We Believe:

When teachers lead, students thrive. When we learn together, we build schools where everyone belongs and every learner can reach their potential.

The Role of a LUMEN Fellow

Lead Learning

Participate in and network around leadership learning and instructional practices.

Open Doors

Open classroom doors, model trust, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Ampify Voice

Share insights, successes, and dilemmas; contribute resources, presentations, and ideas.

Build Conenctions

Connect with educators across schools and support a collaborative professional community.

Inspire Students

Keep student learning at the centre and advocate for high expectations and well-being.

Teacher Fellows are
educators who ...

  • Lead from where they are -- champions for students and colleagues.
  • Collaborate and connect -- build trust and relationships across schools.
  • Share and elevate -- open their classrooms and ideas to inspire others.
  • Grow and innovate -- stay curious and bring new learning back to their communities.
  • Make a difference -- help build a culture where teachers thrive and students succeed.

What Teacher Fellows Receive

Professional learning and leadership opportunities

A network of passionate educators and leaders

Recognition and celebration of your impact

Access to resources, research, and classroom-ready tools

A platform to share your voice and inspire others

Support to grow as a leader in teaching and learning

Who Can Apply?

Classroom teachers, instructional coaches, department heads, and teacher leaders in any subject area who are passionate about learning, collaboration, and making a difference.