Why Klingenstein
Fulfill the promise of your work
Every class has its share of stars. In Klingenstein programs, there's a whole galaxy.
Sit in on a Klingenstein class and you'll soon realize that you are in a learning environment energized by some of the most talented and committed leaders in the field. Every cohort offers a group of colleagues whose collective talents and experiences create a dynamic atmosphere for discussion and leadership development.
Build an academic foundation for your passion
Visionary theory and rigorous academics. Straight from our classroom to yours.
The deep academic history at Columbia and Teachers College emphasizes striving for educational standards that are uncommonly high. You'll join a cohort of motivated, committed and accomplished students as you synthesize the resources offered by professors of education, law and ethics in ways that are applicable to real world practice.
Transform your approach to teaching
Change your life. Then change theirs.
Whether relatively new to the field or a long-time faculty member, you'll find that Klingenstein program experiences allow you the time and resources for real growth in your work. You'll have the opportunity to deeply consider long held educational beliefs alongside new ways of thinking to foster best practices in independent school education.
Explore the moral heart of good teaching
Summer vacation is fun, but that's not why you went into this field.
You know that how you share knowledge is as important as the content of what you teach. And, you recognize that good teachers have a responsibility to shape and nurture a positive school environment that models civility, honesty, respect and compassion. Klingenstein programs focus on both to cultivate the real reason to go into teaching: the chance to change the world.
Gain leadership preparation that matters
Get the tools and the skills to advance your career.
The Klingenstein Center was the first university based program offering leadership development and graduate programs specifically for independent school educators. As a student, you'll have the opportunity to gain the leadership skills and confidence necessary to think strategically, problem solve and create your own path to successful professional and personal growth as an independent school educator.
Clarify your philosophy and vision
See the forest. and the trees
By design, independent schools resist standardization and pursue the approaches and practices that best allow them to serve the needs of their students and the missions of their communities. Your school has its own philosophy and vision, built around the common values of independent school education. The Klingenstein Center offers rigorous coursework, informed discussion and interaction among colleagues to create an environment that allows you to identify and pursue what is most important in your work and school.
Connect with extraordinary colleagues
You're committed to the field, passionate about your work and thorough in your approach to learning.
At the Klingenstein Center, you'll be in very good company. The Center brings together some of the most outstanding educators from a broad range of schools around the world. These highly committed individuals exhibit the potential, experience and desire to grow as leaders in independent school education. Each cohort provides the opportunity for participants to learn as much from one another's successes and challenges as they do from their coursework, and to build connections that last a lifetime. Klingenstein alumni become a part of a growing group of leaders who are leaving their mark on the field of independent school education.
