Teachers aren't leaders [Self-fulfilling Prophecies]

Now that's a self-fulfilling prophecy if I've ever heard one.

Scott Mcleod says he didn't invite teachers to his Will Richardson event (presumably about leadership if that's how the guest list was constructed) because they are not "leaders & policymakers who have influence/power." It seems if I want to be a leader, I'm left with 3 choices: become an administrator, figure it out myself, or stop wanting.

I want but I can't because I'm not.


I appreciate Scott's engaging in the debate, but he's stated that this is the way he sees it. It sure seems like Scott is saying that teachers are not in the category of "leaders." I'm not sure what else to infer from that tweet.
If the definition of "school leader" is limited to "administrator"...
If teachers are not given the opportunity to be involved in policy decisions...
If teachers' influence is minimized...

the status quo will continue.


What do you think? Can teachers be seen as school leaders without being invited to the leaders' table? Should they be seen as leaders? Let me know if I'm way off base.


Update: It looks like I had a fourth choice: make a big enough stink to get invited. I can sincerely say that being invited to Scott's Will Richardson event was not my intention in any of this, but I am excited to be joining the group Scott has put together. I'll be sure to report back with my takeaways from the event.