1. Empowering the Educators: Development from Within and Beyond
Anderson’s first pillar, continuing professional development, positions teachers not as employees but as partners in purpose.
She encourages leaders to look internally (recognizing teachers’ strengths) and externally (engaging parents, businesses, and the wider community) to make instruction relevant and connected to real life.
Research by Bredeson and Johansson (2000) affirms this principle, urging principals to create organizational self-efficacy by:
- Focusing on people first,
- Promoting lifelong learning,
- Removing systemic barriers to teacher success, and
- Cultivating a collaborative culture at all levels.
In Bahamian and Caribbean schools—where teachers often juggle large classes, limited resources, and shifting curricula—this approach can transform morale and performance.
Leaders who nurture their people nurture progress.
