A bunch of great teachers does not always make a great school; bring everything together. There are so many great teachers out there, and many of them are in the same school, but that does not make the school great; it only means that there are pockets of excellence. As with any team, if you are not able to bring the talent together towards a common goal, there is less chance of organizational success (Miami Heat anyone?). Autonomy is essential to successful teacher practice, but so is purpose. It is so important that educational leaders bring their staff together to create an environment where school teachers flourish.