Igniting What Matters Most

Lake Havasu Educator Christie Olsen gives new teachers what they need: mentors and professional learning communities to improve their practice.

Teacher Leader

Christie Olsen
National Board Certified Teacher
Nautilus Elementary School
Lake Havasu Unified School District
Lake Havasu, Arizona

Leadership Project

Invest, Influence, Inspire = Ignite!

Goal

Provide specific time for first-, second-year, and mentor teachers to collaborate and engage in professional learning communities that will impact practice and teacher retention.

Leadership in Action

Facilitates and advocates for district teachers in a way that nurtures student learning, while cultivating a sense of visionary, long-term teacher leadership.

Learn more about Olsen’s Ignite project and district leadership here.