Another focus of the lab is career development in educational systems, with particular attention to teachers and educational leaders throughout different stages of their professional trajectories. The research examines how organizational environments, leadership practices, and mentoring processes shape teachers’ professional identity, career aspirations, and long-term professional growth.

The lab explores how authentic leadership, mentoring relationships, and supportive school cultures contribute to the professional advancement of teachers and the development of educational leadership. These studies also investigate how professional identity and psychological empowerment influence teachers’ career decisions, motivation, and commitment to the profession. This line of research contributes to improving professional development programs and strengthening sustainable career pathways within educational systems.