Thriving Leaders Fellowship
Application
The Thriving Leaders Fellowship is a multi-district, one-year program designed for principal success and sustainability through leadership, well-being and action-based climate and culture work. Through a cohort model, principals develop personal leadership and resilience to build and sustain leadership capacity as well as a healthy campus climate and culture.
Interviews
April 16 and 21
Interview invitations will be sent
by April 6.
Interview Selection
Key Deadlines and Dates
Application Opens
February 17, 2026
Application Deadline
April 1, 2026
Register for a
Virtual Information Session
The Educator Collective is hosting an information session for principals to learn about the Thriving Leaders Fellowship — a one-year, multi-district program focused on leadership, well-being and action-based climate and culture work.
Reach out to Amy Lippa, Ph.D., to learn more.
Nominate a Principal
The Educator Collective is recruiting the 2026 Cohort of the Thriving Leaders Fellowship. The multi-district, one-year program is designed for principal success and sustainability through leadership, well-being and action-based climate and culture work. Ideal candidates are current principals, and:
Have supervisor and district leadership support
Demonstrate a learner mindset
Commit to active participation in all monthly sessions
Have willingness to demonstrate impact to district leaders
Are dedicated to campus staff-well being
Nominations from district leaders are now open.
