Exploring Leadership Identity Development in a Physics Community of Practice: A Multifaceted Perspective

Communities of practice have been shown to play a crucial role in shaping educators' professional identities through negotiation of meaning, collaboration, and strategy exchange. Educators from diverse backgrounds come together in these communities, fostering personal and professional growth that extends beyond classroom practices. While professional development programs are often evaluated based on their impact on instructional methods, this work takes a deeper look at leadership identity development within such communities. Through a multifaceted lens, we examine the personal, social, and professional dimensions of a physics educator’s evolving leadership identity, drawing insights from her own perspective, her peers, and professional development designers.