Lead in the classroom, in your profession, and in life.

Rise to the top of your profession in the 21st century with Duquesne University's Leading Teacher Program.

Everyone had them, and you're no exception: that handful of teachers who inspired you, transformed your view of the world and helped you imagine your own special place in it.

They possessed all the wonderful qualities a teacher could have. They were leading teachers.

If you're ready to be that unforgettable Leading Teacher-and seize the opportunity that only a first-rate educational degree can offer-Duquesne University is ready to lead you there.

To be a Leading Teacher is to lead...
by professional and ethical excellence in the field of education. by example, as you guide and inspire students of diverse backgrounds and abilities. by positive engagement with our larger society that shapes the lives of your students. by opening heart and mind to new ideas, technology and methodology. by participating fully in the Duquesne University community of high-achieving, committed thought leaders. by embodying Duquesne University’s founding Spiritan values of global justice and kinship of all peoples.

Contact Us

Rachael Kiesling
Coordinator of Relationships & Communications
kieslingr@duq.edu
412.396.5193

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