Author(s): Nancy Oppong
Leadership development in education is a cornerstone for ensuring sustainable progress and innovation in schools. As veteran educators retire and schools face increasing complexities, mentoring the next generation of leaders becomes essential. This article explores the role of mentoring as a leadership development strategy in education, highlighting its benefits for both mentors and mentees. It discusses effective mentoring practices, the importance of intentional leadership pipelines, and how school systems can institutionalize mentoring to cultivate visionary, ethical, and resilient educational leaders.