Auteur: Jan Hammond

Jan Hammond is an associate professor at Long Island University’s Department of Educational Leadership and professor emerita at the State University of New York. Dr. Hammond has held state and national positions as well as college chair, superintendent search consultant, public school principal, business administrator, high school music director, and middle school teacher. She has conducted research studies on motivation, teacher leadership, competitive advantage for schools, the role of the superintendent and interim superintendent, and the importance of effective board relations on superintendent leadership. Dr. Hammond has a bachelor of science from State University of New York, a master’s degree in music from Western Connecticut State University, a master’s in educational leadership from the Southern Connecticut State University, and a doctorate in educational administration from Teachers College, Columbia University. Rita Senor is an author, a national presenter and consultant on leadership and motivation, and is recognized for creating quality school cultures. As an administrator and teacher, Ms. Senor has taught academics and the fine arts for all grade levels, both in public schools and in her private music studio. Her positions of leadership include orchestra conductor, middle and high school principal, central office curriculum leader, and adjunct professor in educational leadership. Currently a doctoral student, she has a bachelor of science from Boston University, a master’s degree in music education from Western Connecticut State University, a master’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in educational administration from State University of New York at New Paltz.