Christopher Lehman

Christopher Lehman is the Founding Director of The Educator Collaborative. He is an international speaker, education consultant and New York Times best-selling author. His books for teachers include: Falling In Love With Close Reading (with Kate Roberts) and Energize Research Reading and Writing. His articles and interviews have appeared in many publications and popular blogs including International Literacy Association’s Reading Today, Voices in the Middle, SmartBrief, EdWeek, Choice Literacy and Talks with Teachers.

To learn more about Christopher Lehman's speaking engagements or how to invite him to your school or event, please visit The Educator Collaborative.

Chris has been a middle-school teacher, high-school teacher, literacy coach, and staff developer. A graduate of University of Wisconsin-Madison, Chris went on to receive his M.A. in Teaching at New York University, and his Ed.M. in Education Leadership at Teachers College, Columbia University. Now, as Founding Director of the The Educator Collaborative, he is working to innovate the ways educators learn in-person and online, providing opportunities for teachers, coaches, and administrators to share their expertise so students can hold their brightest futures.