Transformational Learning Leader Award
The Transformational Learning Leader Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to education and exemplify the ISTE+ASCD mission by continually striving to enhance pedagogy and learning for all students. These leaders have fostered environments where students can access meaningful and joyful learning experiences, and have taken bold action toward creating a more innovative and equitable education system.
Award Details
- Bring innovation in curriculum to their educational community.
- Focus on cultivating a collaborative and empowering environment for educators and students.
- Use and champion others’ use of the ISTE+ASCD Transformational Learning Principles to elevate meaningful learning, teaching and leading.
- Winners will be selected and announced at our 2026 leadership event.
- Engraved plaque acknowledging the recipient’s outstanding achievement.
- A one-year ISTE+ASCD Print Enhanced membership ($129 value).
- Recognition at our 2026 leadership event and on the ISTE+ASCD website.
- Complimentary registration for our Instructional Leaders’ Summit 2026, including hotel and meals ($3,200 value)
- Opportunity to be featured in a panel or session at our Instructional Leaders’ Summit 2026.
- Opportunities to contribute such as presenting a webinar, participating in a podcast, or highlighted in an article.
Recent Recipient
Terri Pérez
Director of Professional Learning, Harmony Public Schools
As Director of Professional Learning for Harmony Public Schools, one of Texas's largest charter networks serving over 44,000 students, Terri Pérez has pioneered key leadership development initiatives, including a principal residency and a mentoring program for new school leaders. With over 20 years in education, Terri remains deeply committed to exploring ways in which adult learning can enhance educational equity and improve student outcomes.
