The definition of an exemplar is person or thing that is considered as a pattern to be copied. An example of an exemplar is a person that others try to imitate, such as Michael Jackson. An example of an exemplar is a copy of a manuscript.
A stakeholder in education is anyone who has an interest in the success of a school or school system. They are the parties that are either directly or indirectly affected by the success of an education system.
'A stakeholder in an organization is (by definition) any group or individual who can affect or is affected by the achievement of the organization's objectives' (Freeman, 1984, p.46). In comparison other definitions take an arguably more pragmatic approach by emphasising legitimacy.