Reignite your passion for serving children!
Have you fallen into a rut? Has your position become simply a ‘role’ or a ‘job?’ The authors of this book will remind you why education, the most important profession in our society, demands passionate leadership.
Passionate Leadership is an aspiring call to action for teachers and principals around the world to recommit to passionately serving children, building the communities children deserve, and celebrating our successes. Take ownership, push to new heights, and break old boundaries by following the strategies in this book. Discover
- Practical ideas and suggestions for how to serve as a beacon of hope in the field
- First-hand experiences from enthusiastic leaders modeling what passionate leadership looks like
- Charts and graphs that will help you assess your strong points and identify areas you can improve on
Student success and growth begin with leaders who commit to taking courageous action!
Table of Content
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments and Dedication
About the Authors
Introduction: Fueling the Passion in Our Schools
PART I: INSPIRING TO GROW: A CULTURE OF STRONG RELATIONSHIPS
Chapter 1: A Learning Culture, Not a Teaching Culture
Everyone Works to Learn
Unintended Consequences
An Aligned System of Improvement
Growth From the Inside Out
Quality Levels of Support
Support and Growth Through Feedback
Leadership: Choosing Your Direction
Charting the Difference
Fueling Passion Through Opportunity
A Culture of Joy and Fulfillment
Creating A Learning Culture by Design: Commitment and Desire
Chapter 2: Developing the Desire for Change to Grow Faster
Speeding Up the Process
Feedback Faster: Creating Systems of Improvement
Systematizing PD and Feedback
Defining the Outcomes
Something for Everyone
Technical Tip #1: Everyone Gets a Personal Growth Plan
Technical Tip #2: Hire for a Growth Mindset
PART II: EVERYONE CONTRIBUTES: NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED
Chapter 3: The Wonder of a Work Ethic
Everyone Contributes
Everyone Means Everyone
Break the Cycle of Failure
Embrace an I Believe Attitude
Leadership: Choosing Your Direction
Charting the Difference
Empower Student Ownership by Creating New Opportunities
A Culture Where Everyone Is Connected and Leadership Matters
Creating a Community of Support by Design: Networking and Storytelling
Chapter 4: Stronger Backs, Not Lighter Loads
A Contribution is Mandatory
Making a Mark: The Best Ways to Make an Impact
Systematizing Strengths
Defining the Roles and Naming the Positions
Everybody Makes a Difference
Technical Tip #1: Survey for Strengths, Hobbies, and Fun Projects
Technical Tip #2: Hiring Contributors
PART III: POSITIVITY FUELED BY CELEBRATIONS: BEYOND THE BASICS
Chapter 5: Committing to a Culture of Celebration
The Power of Connection
The Revolving Door
You Can’t Lift Anything Up While You’re Pushing It Down
There’s More Than One Way to Define Success
Leadership: Choosing Your Direction
Charting the Difference
Know Where You’re Going, How to Get There, and if You’re in the Right Vehicle
A Culture of Celebration
Creating a Positive Culture by Design: Recognition and Understanding
Chapter 6: Positive Educators Ignite the System
Celebrate Like You Mean It
Two Data Treasure Troves: Create Short-Term Wins Through Goal-Setting
Systematizing Celebrations
Defining What and Why We Celebrate
Diversifying the Who
Technical Tip #1: Building the Budget to Celebrate
Technical Tip #2: Hiring Positive People
Conclusion: A Blueprint for Sustaining Passion in Our Schools
References
Index
About the author
T.J. Vari, Ed.D. is the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools and District Operations in the Appoquinimink School District in Delaware. He is a former middle school assistant principal and principal and former high school English teacher and department chair. His master’s degree is in School Leadership and his doctorate is in Innovation and Leadership where he accepted an Award for Academic Excellence given to one doctoral student per graduating class. He holds several honors and distinctions, including his past appointment as President of the Delaware Association for School Administrators, his work with the Delaware Association for School Principals, and the honor in accepting the Paul Carlson Administrator of the Year Award. His efforts span beyond the K-12 arena into higher education where he holds adjunct appointments, teaching courses at the masters and doctoral level. He is a national presenter on topics of school leadership and the co-founder of The School House302, a leadership development institute. Along with Joseph Jones, he co-authored Candid and Compassionate Feedback: Transforming Everyday Practice in Schools. And, with Salome Thomas-EL and Joseph Jones, he co-authored Passionate Leadership: Creating a Culture of Success in Every School, Building a Winning Team: The Power of a Magnetic Reputation and the Need to Recruit Top Talent in Every School, and Retention for a Change: Motivate, Inspire, and Energize Your School Culture.
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