Lead with innovation. Inspire with confidence.
In today’s ever-evolving world, strong leadership isn’t just valuable—it’s essential. Are you ready to rise to the challenge?
The School of Education Leadership Hub, fueled by our Department of Educational Leadership, offers tailored development solutions designed to meet your unique needs. Whether you’re seeking individual growth, graduate degrees, certifications, or professional development, our team of experts is here to guide you.
We help individuals and teams unlock their full potential through customized programs and targeted training. Together, we’ll create solutions that address your leadership challenges head-on.
Our program is guided by experts with doctoral degrees in leadership and a diverse range of
certifications, ensuring a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to leadership & team
development.
Discover solutions via top-notch, research-based tools
Our faculty hold doctoral degrees in leadership and are certified in various leadership coaching and assessments. We offer professional development and coaching to provide powerful insights into leadership potential and team dynamics. We can design support based on these assessments:
- FIRO-B and FIRO Business
Understand interpersonal needs and behaviors in professional relationships. - California Psychological Inventory (CPI 260)
Explore leadership traits and align perceptions between leaders and their teams. - Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) StepI and StepII
Identify personality types and enhance decision-making and collaboration. - Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQi 2.0+ 360)
Measure emotional intelligence to foster strengths and address development areas.
In addition to doctoral-level leadership training, we bring innovative credentials to address
complex challenges:
- LEGO Serious Play Facilitation
Encourage creativity and unique strategies through imaginative problem-solving. - Executive Leadership and Team Coaching
Certified by the InternationalCoaching Federation to address:- Emotional intelligence and peak performance
- Organizational influence and stakeholder partnerships
- Leadership for well-being and career transitions
- Tailored Leadership and Team Development Topics
Our programs tackle a wide range of essential leadership areas, including:- Conflict Resolution and Empathetic Disagreement
- Mindful Leadership and Positive Intelligence
- Innovation in Education and Communicating Effectively with Data
- Strengthening Board Relationships and Leading for Teaming and Inquiry
Why choose us?
Our nationally recognized experts bring a wealth of experience in leadership development and a proven track record of success. The VCU School of Education Department of Educational Leadership has graduated more than:
- 160 current VCU leaders
- 100 leaders in higher education institutions
- 300 K-12 leaders, including more than 15 superintendents/assistant superintendents, more than 100 principals/assistant principals and more than 35 executive directors/directors
Let’s build your future.
Are you ready to take the next step? Let’s work together to shape the future you envision.
Let's connect.
Please reach out to Whitney Newcomb, wsnewcomb@vcu.edu, Ph.D., ACC, Interim Associate Dean for Faculty Development, Professor and Chair, Department of Educational Leadership or Kim Bridges, EdLD, bridgeskm@vcu.edu, Associate Professor, Director of Ed Leadership HUB and EdD Capstone Experiences.
Leadership Events, Services & Programs
Leadership Coaching Lab
Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series
Department of Educational Leadership Academic Programs
About Us
In the heart of Richmond and extending far beyond, the Department of Educational Leadership is shaping the future of education and leadership across diverse fields. With more than 320 alumni leading K-12 schools and more than 250 driving change in higher education, EDLP’s impact is felt across communities in Virginia and nationwide. Whether transforming classrooms locally or championing innovation at universities nationwide, these graduates — 167 of whom are VCU employees — are committed to making a lasting impact. In addition to our nationally-ranked academic offerings, the Department of Educational Leadership supports the Leadership Hub, the Leadership Coaching Lab and the Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series. Meet our faculty and leadership developers.