Jennifer Perry Cheatham, Ed.D.
As a faculty member at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and co-chair of the Public Education Leadership Project at Harvard, I teach about, write about, and support system-level education leaders with a focus on leading for equity.
Leadership Work
Learn more about my courses, including how to sign up for my professional course on leadership entry.
Learn more about the Public Education Leadership Project at Harvard and how to get involved.
Learn more about Entry Planning for Equity-Focused Leaders, including key tools and resources that might be useful to you.
Let’s explore how I might be useful to you in your own work.
Shared leadership has never been more important, and the time to lead for equity is now.
In my over 25 years as an educator, I’ve learned a lot about education leadership with the understanding that leadership comes in many forms, and everyone has an important role to play in reducing inequality in our schools. Together, we can ensure that every student thrives.
I Teach Educators How to Change Their Minds. Here’s How
The harsh setbacks brought on by the pandemic, the deeply partisan political climate, and the ensuing culture wars have made it nearly impossible to engage in dialogue that leads to authentic learning.
Can Superintendents’ Evaluation Lead to Their Own Growth?
Reflecting with candor on her own tenure in district leadership, the author details the challenge of making the process ‘protective, transparent and relational’
3 Shifts That Will Benefit Every New Ed. Leader
We need leaders who can develop shared visions of what school can be.