Our Alumni Network: Leadership That Multiplies
School Leader Lab alumni do not just stay in leadership, they thrive and expand their influence, creating ripple effects across schools, networks, and districts.
Here is what the data shows
- Since our inception in 2017, 89% of our alumni have remained in school-based leadership roles, far above national averages.
- 85% of alumni say SLL has been a major factor in their decision to stay in leadership.
- 100% of EdEx participants say they are more likely to stay in executive school leadership after the program.
- Alumni report stronger vision, better execution, and more sustainable leadership.
As one School Leader Cohort participant put it:
“If it weren’t for School Leader Lab I would have not only left my school, I would have left education altogether.”
What this means in practice
- They stay longer. Alumni remain in leadership roles because they have the development, tools, and network to succeed.
- They lead better. Leaders report improved student outcomes, stronger teacher satisfaction, and higher job sustainability.
- They multiply their impact. When multiple alumni work in the same network or district, shared language and strategies spread quickly, creating a butterfly effect across schools.
"Being part of School Leader Lab’s alumni network feels like we all attended the same high school but graduated in different years. At Ingenuity Prep, many of us share this experience, which gives us a common language and helps us solve problems faster. With connections to leaders across schools, we have multiplied the intellectual bank available to us."
Jessica Law, SLC 2020, Vice Principal at Ingenuity Prep
Real Leaders, Real Impact: Meet Our Featured Alumni
Our alumni don’t just talk about change—they make it happen in their schools every day. Explore their stories and see how their leadership is making a difference for students, teachers, and communities.