Analysis Of Teachers Hiring Teachers By Mary Clement

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In her article “Teachers Hiring Teachers,” Mary C. Clement (2013) describes the benefits of using teachers in the teacher hiring process, strategies and considerations while doing so, and moving past obstacles that may be encountered. She draws evidence from the principal at Berry Elementary and Middle School in Mount Berry, Georgia as she outlines their best practices. This article supports the idea of “cultivating leadership in others,” one of the five key practices of effective principals outlined by The Wallace Foundation (2013). In my opinion, this article provides a worthy example of the benefits realized through advancing teacher leadership. Clement explains the benefits to involving teachers in the hiring process from writing position

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