• Booker T. Washington is proud to be a Leader in Me School. Leader in Me is a whole-school improvement process based on the idea that everyone can be a leader. This evidence-based approach empowers students with the leadership and life skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. We focus on developing the whole child by teaching LEADERSHIP to every student, creating a CULTURE of student empowerment, and aligning systems to drive results in ACADEMICS.

  • What is The Leader in Me?

    Leader in Me is a whole-school improvement process based on the idea that everyone can be a leader. This evidence-based approach empowers students with the leadership and life-skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. Visit the Leader in Me Blog for inspiration and resources or learn more at leaderinme.org. 

    What are the 7 Habits?

    The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of the key frameworks of the Leader in Me process. In addition to helping students learn and apply leadership skills, the 7 Habits give us a common language in building a supportive emotional environment.

    1. Be Proactive

    2. Begin with the End in Mind

    3. Put First Things First

    4. Think Win-Win

    5. Seek First to Understand, Then Be Understood

    6. Synergize

    7. Sharpen the Saw