Lead Like a Teacher: How to Elevate Expertise in Your School

Teachers and administrators should work together to create a more harmonious school environment that promotes student achievement. Plotinsky's book "Lead Like a Teacher" provides administrators with the tools to build and maintain collaborative leadership structures to dismantle barriers to achieving school excellence.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2023
Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Far too often, teachers and administrators find themselves pitted against each other within a school or district, harboring a mutual distrust and disdain for each other's perspectives. However, there is a potential for reconciliation when this dissonance can be bridged. By overcoming this divide, schools can cultivate a more harmonious environment that fosters student achievement.

In her book, Lead Like a Teacher, instructional specialist Miriam Plotinsky implores secondary school administrators to adopt a more effective leadership approach by actively engaging with teachers and valuing their expertise. Each chapter delves into one of nine critical aspects of leadership, offering practical and innovative solutions to the complex task of empowering change.

As the book progresses, Plotinsky shifts the focus from classroom instruction to school-wide initiatives, equipping administrators with the tools to establish and sustain collaborative leadership structures. This thoughtful approach to secondary leadership offers a practical roadmap to dismantle some of the most significant barriers to achieving school excellence.

By embracing the principles outlined in Lead Like a Teacher, administrators can foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and respect, creating an environment that empowers both teachers and students to thrive. This transformative approach to leadership has the potential to revolutionize the educational landscape and drive positive change in schools.

Weight: 578g
Dimension: 253 x 178 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781324030836