Welcome to the ASU Prep Casa Grande Transformational Teacher Leader program, a pioneering initiative dedicated to integrating the strengths of classroom teaching with leadership development. This program aims to empower outstanding educators to lead educational innovation and foster a collaborative learning environment. By providing teachers with leadership opportunities, ASU Prep is committed to enhancing educational quality and driving school-wide transformation.
What is a Transformational Teacher Leader?
A Transformational Teacher Leader is an educator who combines mastery of teaching with leadership acumen. These leaders are at the forefront of educational innovation, using data-driven strategies to improve student outcomes and cultivate a collaborative school culture.
By maintaining an active presence in the classroom, they ensure that their leadership is grounded in practical experience, allowing them to influence educational practices directly. This role offers teachers the chance to expand their impact without leaving the classroom, bridging the gap between teaching and leadership.
Introducing our Transformational Teacher Leader
Lisa Raymond
Meet Lisa Raymond, a distinguished Transformational Teacher Leader at ASU Prep Casa Grande. With a rich background as both a teacher and administrator, Raymond brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She holds an undergraduate degree from The State University of New York Geneseo and a master’s degree from the University of Buffalo. Her career journey includes teaching high school math in both Attica, NY, and Casa Grande, AZ, as well as serving as the principal of Mary C. O’Brien Elementary School, a three-time recipient of the A+ School of Excellence Award from the Arizona Educational Foundation.
Raymond is enthusiastic about the opportunities ahead, stating, “I am thrilled to return to my roots as a math teacher as well as the opportunity to support the staff in any capacity needed. ASU Prep is known for its innovation and student-centered focus, so I look forward to growing with the organization.”
Cultivating excellence
At ASU Prep, Transformational Teacher Leaders are the epitome of our mission and core values. These leaders not only teach but transform, ensuring that ASU Prep remains a leader in educational excellence and innovation. Through this program, our educators are empowered to become instructional leaders, enriching the educational experience for both students and faculty.
