This qualitative case study aimed to investigate and gain a greater insight into understanding distributed leadership and the experiences of individuals at an elementary school who participated in the process of obtaining Indiana STEM-school certification. The ultimate objective was to explore the leadership interactions of multiple participants in a highly dynamic education environment. An interview protocol was created, and seven faculty members from an elementary school in one school district were interviewed. Four themes were developed from the data collected, including a realization that the framework of the certification process itself created an environment that fostered a form of distributed leadership. Secondly, the individuals within the school shared a common set of beliefs and culture centered around what is best for kids. In addition, the concept that administrative leadership was willing to embrace and encourage the leadership of all individuals within the school was apparent. Finally, through this shared culture and framework, individuals felt comfortable becoming involved in leadership activities regardless of their officially designated title within the school or district. The interaction of all four themes created an environment where distributed leadership helped the organization achieve its ultimate goal of obtaining Indiana STEM-school certification. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]