Principal
Dr. Stephen Fink Fellows
Become a Dr. Stephen Fink Fellow
Join a diverse cohort of leaders to learn together and tackle real-world challenges in the community. The Dr. Stephen Fink fellowship, grounded in the legacy of CEL’s founder, creates space for leaders to strengthen their practice and benefit from the collective wisdom of peers who understand the realities of educational leadership.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
- A trusted network of school and district leaders facing similar challenges
- Opportunities to explore best practices in instructional leadership
- Structured problem-solving and learning with a small cohort of peers
- Up to three hours of one-on-one leadership coaching
- Participants will receive a $1,500 stipend upon successful completion of the fellowship
WHO SHOULD APPLY
- Target: school and central office leaders
- Leaders committed to continuous learning and improving student outcomes
- Able to participate in 4–6 one-hour virtual learning sessions over the school year
Application deadline: August 21
24-25 Dr. Stephen Fink Fellows
Ayesha Farag
Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education
Gerardo Loera
Regional Director
Cristal Campos
Assistant Principal
Daphne Miles
Educational Programs Specialist
“Transformative leadership is sustained not only by conviction but by community. There’s something powerful about connecting with others who share a deep commitment to serving all kids, interrupting patterns of inequity, and being drivers of opportunity and change.”
— Ayesha Farag, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education, Newton Public Schools