Description
What does it take to champion innovation that truly sticks and spreads? In today's schools, change is constant—but meaningful innovation requires more than just good ideas. Research shows that most school-based change efforts fail not because of the idea itself, but because of a lack of urgency, clarity, or visible progress. As an educator, you can spark the kind of change that transforms instruction, culture, and outcomes—when paired with the right tools and mindsets. In this inspiring and practical workshop, Dr. Kris Mitzner explores how teachers can lead from the classroom by navigating the change process with confidence, purpose, and strategy. Discover how to apply change frameworks, identify key influencers, and generate small wins that build momentum. Whether you are piloting a new instructional practice or guiding a team toward a shared goal, this session will give you the roadmap to lead innovation with impact. From introducing a new formative assessment to scaling a successful strategy across your team, you will explore how everyday classroom leaders can become catalysts for sustainable, school-wide improvement. Join this workshop to discover how you can lead bold, meaningful change—from right where you are.
Objectives
Identify the core components of effective change leadership and innovation in schools. Explain the role of clarity, urgency, and small wins in sustaining school-based innovation. Use a change journey map to plan the introduction and scaling of classroom innovation. Examine factors that enable or hinder change efforts in your school or team context. Assess a current or past change initiative for sustainability and effectiveness. Design a step-by-step action plan to lead a classroom-based change aligned with broader school goals.
