Naim Sanders LLC partners with higher education institutions to equip current and future educators with the skills, mindsets, and emotional resilience necessary to thrive in the classroom and lead schools effectively. Together, we bridge academic preparation with the lived realities of teaching and leadership—ensuring graduates enter the field ready to excel and sustain their passion for the profession.
1. Integration into Teacher and Leadership Preparation Programs
- Guest Lectures & Seminars – Deliver targeted sessions on emotional labor, leadership resilience, and relational leadership skills within existing education courses.
- Special Topics Courses – Co-develop elective or required courses (e.g., Emotional Intelligence in Education, Sustaining Well-being in School Leadership) for teacher and principal preparation programs.
- Practicum Support – Provide coaching and reflective practice tools for pre-service teachers and leadership interns during their field placements.
2. Applied Research Collaborations
- Partner on studies examining emotional labor among student teachers, early-career educators, and school leaders.
- Co-author publications and present findings at academic conferences, enhancing both institutional reputation and real-world application.
- Provide data-informed recommendations to improve educator preparation and retention.
4. Professional Development for Alumni & In-Service Educators
- Offer continuing education credits (CEUs) for alumni who return for advanced leadership or well-being training.
- Host annual Educator Resilience Summits in partnership with the university, open to both current students and working professionals.