By teachers, for teachers
ELP’s mission is to enhance and improve the quality of public education by empowering new teachers to succeed in their profession.
In 2018, a diverse group of education advocates came together to share ideas for enhancing the teaching profession
After much discussion and research, we concluded that empowering teachers to succeed in their work - and thereby stay in the profession - was the most fundamental thing we could do.
This belief forms the essence of Educators Leading the Profession (ELP). It signals a new approach that is union-led, research-backed, and guided by partners and thought leaders.
It also underpins our initiative: help new teachers be stronger and last longer.
How it all began...
ELP Pilot Test
In partnership with eight teachers unions in the Midwest, ELP conducted a two-year pilot program between the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years. Digital Promise research established that the program was a success.
Program Values
Excellence
We deliver high-quality, relevant and effective solutions to help new teachers succeed.
Teacher Focused
Teachers’ input, ideas and experiences are at the heart of everything we do.
Optimism
We want the very best for teachers and believe in the future of the profession.
Collaboration
We value diverse perspectives and working closely with partners.
ELP Team
Dan Burkhalter
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dan works with individuals and organizations that are committed to the continuous improvement of teaching and learning in America’s public schools.
His unique skill set and experiences allow clients to enjoy a high return on reform investments and actions.
During his tenure at the Illinois Education Association (IEA) and the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), Dan led continuous organizational improvement efforts while managing week-to-week execution of plans and crises responses, learning first-hand how to lead change and how to address the pitfalls and roadblocks along the way.
Dan has assembled a team of experts and partners to help implement and guide ELP’spilot.
Amanda Porter, MA
PROGRAM MANAGER
Amanda is a certified Georgia Educator and a PMI Certified Associate in Project Management.
She brings both experience in operations and 8+ years in training and education in the US, Afghanistan, and South Korea to the program. Amanda holds a BA in Business Management and MA in Mass Communication and Media Studies from Howard University.
Tom Mosgaller
ELP CONSULTANT
Tom brings over 35 years of community and organizational development experience to our ELP team.
He has served as past president of the American Society for Quality (ASQ), chair of the board of Badger Rock Middle School, Madison, Wisconsin , and member of the national Public Health Foundation board.
In addition, Tom continues to serve as a teacher and leadership coach nationally and internationally.
Monika Jansen
ELP CONSULTANTMonika is CEO and Kick-Ass Copywriter and Strategist at her marketing agency, Jansen Communications.
She has more than 15 years of experience helping clients across a variety of industries develop their brand and create web and print content that helps them stand out and hit their business goals.
Here at ELP, she serves as our editor, interviewing guest authors, writing blog posts and newsletters, and keeping our website content updated.
Robert Adams Jr, Ph.D.
ELP CONSULTANTRobert is an anthropologist based in Boston, MA.
He has worked on international and domestic education policy for over 20 years. He is an ardent proponent of educator leadership.
