Samford University's Initial Teacher Education program subscribes to the philosophy of developing teacher leaders to become a part of a K-12 faculty rather than a peripheral support system. The goal of the program is to acknowledge and develop desirable teacher leader abilities. Expertise, professionalism, enthusiasm, passion, and commitment are hallmarks of teacher leaders and are the targeted characteristics of the program (Crowther & Ferguson, 2009). Samford and Trace Crossings Elementary forged a partnership to increase student learning and providing leadership opportunities for Samford faculty and students.