NAESP Center for Women in Leadership

Center Focus

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The Center for Women in Leadership is dedicated to the strategic study of women administrators and the unique challenges that they face as educational leaders because of their gender.

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The Center works to create a strong network of women leaders, offer mentorship opportunities to and for women leaders, and identify strategies to elevate women as they pursue leadership opportunities.

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Leaders engaged in the work of the Center for Women in Leadership are typically interested in eliminating gender bias, especially in education leadership positions, and to encourage and assist women to pursue leadership roles.

Join the Women in Leadership Community Meetup

Conversations & Connections, offers members a platform to engage in meaningful dialogue, exchange insights, receive support, and establish valuable connections with fellow woman leaders. 

Meetup Schedule

All sessions are from 7-8 p.m. ET

2025

  • September 15 and 29
  • October 14 and 27
  • November 10 and 24
  • December 10

2026

  • January 12 and 26
  • February 9 and 23
  • March 23
  • April 13 and 27
  • May 11
  • June 8
Join the Community 

Learn, grow, and connect with peers when you join the Center for Women in Leadership Community of Practice.

Meet the Fellows

Ta’Keshia Parker

Ta’Keshia Parker

Principal
Sappington Elementary School
St. Louis, MO
Jessica Zimmer

Jessica Zimmer

Principal
Shelter Rock Elementary School
Manhasset, New York
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