Validating teaching as a profession | Zachary Leonard | TEDxABQED

In the face of low teacher morale, severe teacher shortages, and other challenges facing educators today, Zachary proposes a new model to transform the culture of the teaching profession. Known as the 60/40 model, he showcases a structural change that both catalyzes progress and increases teacher engagement based on his work as a STEM professional in Northern New Mexico schools. Zachary A. Leonard is a STEM education professional with a passion for creating positive change. Dr. Leonard has had a varied career spanning the disciplines of engineering, science and math education over the last 23 years. His current work with the Los Alamos National Laboratory Math and Science Academy (LANL MSA) is focused on areas of STEM professional learning, school leadership, and school professional culture. He works to develop the individual and collective capacity of teachers and school leaders in schools around northern New Mexico. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx