Professional Development Live Online Discussion

A Seat at the Table: How School Leaders and Teachers Can Learn From Each Other

Thu., October 23, 2025, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
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What gets in the way of teachers and school leaders learning from each other? Too often, teachers and school leaders look past each other in the hallways, during observations, and in faculty meetings without truly engaging in the kind of reflection and feedback that fuels professional growth.

Join Peter DeWitt, a researcher, and other education practitioners, for a conversation on how K-12 leaders and educators can close this credibility gap.

You’ll gain strategies to transform everyday interactions into opportunities for shared insight, trust-building, and professional growth.

Speakers
Dr. Kambar Khoshaba
Principal South County High School, VA
Dr. S. Kambar Khoshaba is in his fourth year as principal of South County High School in Fairfax County Public Schools, Va. He is the author of Pulling Back the Curtain on School Leadership, and a national advocate for student voice. He represented NASSP at the White House and on Capitol Hill to champion public education. A 2021 Outstanding Middle School Principal of the Year in Virginia and a 2025 Virginia Principal of Distinction, he leads with heart, equity, and boundless Stallion pride. He is a regular contributor to Education Week Opinion’s column, The Principal Is In.
Dr. Lyn Sharratt
Researcher, Author, Practitioner
Dr. Lyn Sharratt, former superintendent of curriculum and instruction and professor at University of Toronto, is a researcher, practitioner, and author of seven books. In September of2025, she received the (discretionary) Presidential Citation for Equity and Excellence in Education from the Australian Council for Educational Leader.
Dr. Allison Omohundro
Instructional Coach
Dr. Allison Omohundro is an instructional coach in Virginia, in her third year at South County High School and her fourth year coaching in Fairfax County. Previously, she was a 3rd grade teacher and a special education teacher. Dr. Omohundro is passionate about collaborating with educators to cultivate environments where all students can achieve success.
Moderators
Peter DeWitt
Opinion Contributor, Education Week
A former K-5 public school principal turned author, presenter, and leadership coach, Peter DeWitt provides insights and advice for education leaders. He pens an opinion blog for Education Week, Finding Common Ground and is the host of A Seat at the Table.
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