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While some leaders may jump directly from research or another field to a leadership position, in order to understand the field of education it is advantageous to have classroom teaching experience.
I am a trained scientist. However, while I was in graduate school, I worked for a non profit that allowed me to go into the classroom and teach twice a month for five years. This was especially important for understand classroom needs, management and the actual feel of a classroom.
Those who are interested in working in education leadership should seek out opportunities to serve in the classroom.
Not necessarily you could also do an alternative certification program through like an Education Service Center in your area
A Masters degree for sure!