Grow Alongside Experienced Educators
Leadership development happens through collaboration, reflection, and practice. You will learn alongside accomplished PreK–12 educators who bring diverse perspectives and leadership experience from schools across South Texas.
Together, you’ll challenge ideas, solve real-world problems, and develop the confidence to lead transformational change in your schools and communities.
Cohort Structure
Designed for working educators, the 12-month cohort combines graduate coursework, leadership coaching, internships, and professional learning to strengthen your leadership practice and prepare you for principal certification.
Classes are held in the evenings with one Saturday class each month, providing the flexibility needed to balance work and graduate study.
Leadership Coaching
Every student is paired with an experienced school leader who serves as a dedicated leadership coach throughout the program. Weekly coaching sessions provide personalized guidance, encourage reflection, and help translate theory into leadership practice.
Coaching supports your growth in:
- Instructional leadership
- Organizational decision-making
- Change management
- Leadership reflection
- Career planning
Internship Experience
Leadership preparation extends beyond the classroom through immersive internship experiences that place you alongside accomplished school leaders. Working on authentic leadership initiatives, you’ll strengthen your ability to navigate the complex challenges facing today’s schools.
You’ll gain experience in:
- Campus leadership
- School improvement planning
- Team leadership
- Community engagement
- Strategic decision-making
Networking and Professional Development
Leadership growth continues outside the classroom through Trinity’s Center for Educational Leadership. Fellows engage with superintendents, principals, researchers, policymakers, and national thought leaders while participating in seminars, networking receptions, and collaborative learning experiences.
Professional opportunities include:
- Distinguished Speaker Series
- Leadership seminars
- Regional networking events
- Alumni engagement
- Ongoing leadership development