Doug Lemov

Doug Lemov is an influential American educator, author, and managing director of Uncommon Schools. With a deep commitment to educational equity and teacher training, he has spent his career observing and codifying the techniques of high-performing teachers in urban classrooms.

He is best known for his transformative book Teach Like a Champion: 49 Techniques that Put Students on the Path to College. This seminal work, along with its subsequent editions and field guides, has become a cornerstone resource for teacher preparation programs globally.

Lemov’s practical, observation-based approach to pedagogy has revolutionized how instructional techniques are taught to new educators. His work continues to empower teachers with the concrete skills necessary to foster academic excellence in every student.