Teachers- leadership has been attributed to leadership wherein teachers collaborate, share best practices, take action, and act as role models.

Teachers do not leave leave the profession just because of isolation or seclusion.

Teachers-leaders can redesign the school structure to better address the needs of the students.

In the Philippines, hierarchical structure, lack of training and leadership are not always equated with the principal.

There are seven stages in which teacher go through as they transition into becoming teacher leaders.

Teachers who are leaders are willing to learn, practice this new learning and shared these practices to others.

In the Philippines, there are certain traits attributed to teacher leaders. These are humility, self- motivation, positive disposition, sense of service, dedication, high expectations, and trustworthy.

It is only secondary to create a work environment that will support the development of teacher leaders.

In the sixth stage of transitioning into teacher leaders, teacher leaders gain confidence in doing the roles as they work with others while giving utmost respect to the more experienced and senior teachers and recognizing