In today’s ever-changing educational landscape, emotional intelligence (EI) is essential for fostering positive classroom environments, effective collaboration, and strong teacher leadership. Drawing on strategies from Training Teacher Leaders, this session empowers educators to develop and model EI in their professional practice. Participants will explore actionable frameworks to enhance self-awareness, manage emotions, and cultivate empathy in their interactions with students and colleagues. Through interactive activities and reflective practices, attendees will leave equipped with tools to strengthen relationships, reduce burnout, and elevate their leadership capacity within schools and professional learning communities.