The Transformational Principal in Current Times: A Collection of Case Studies and Leadership Activities
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2022
Pages: 52
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The Transformational Principal in Current Times was conceived from the notion that while many may aspire to school leadership, specifically the principalship, few candidates have an accurate depiction of what the position may demand. It is a glimpse into the day-to-day, and often hour to hour, behind the scenes realities of the principalship. It is designed to be used in principal development programs and ongoing training for sitting principals. Educators are presented with case studies, many of which are drawn from real-life occurrences, and challenged to respond in manners that always represent what is best for the children –while strategically framing their decisions in current research and best practices.
Additionally, the educator is invited to give thought to questions such as:
- Why would anyone want to be led by me?
- Why the Principalship?
- On a scale of 1 to 10, how thick is your skin?
- How do you approach, communicate with, and manage fractious parties?
- Has the pandemic of 2020 – 2022 changed how schools are led?
- What problem solving and decision making skills are needed to be an effective principal?
Lastly, some may argue that we are in unprecedented times. The authors submit that we are being compelled to formulate new norms. The big question to be answered, “How will school leaders respond to and negotiate the changes?
Chapter 1 Culture and Climate
Is This Really My School?
New District Initiative
New Principal/New School
New School Initiative: Central Office Says
Chapter 2 Trauma-Sensitive Schools
Building a Trauma-Sensitive Community Environment
The Green Family
Chapter 3 School Violence
A Principal’s Worst Nightmare and Biggest Mistake
It was in My Bookbag
Pushed Too Far!
This Can’t be True
The Deans Dilemma
Chapter 4 Bullying
The Story of Michael
Did you see what they Posted?
Chapter 5 Human Resources
Where is your Teacher?
My Paycheck is not Correct
What is Going on with Her?
Jealousy
Chapter 6 The Budget
Are You Serious?
It is all About Relationships
Chapter 7 Sexual Misconduct
Love Turned Sour
Unrequited Love
Chapter 8 Instruction
Best in the County
Keeping up with “These Kids
What is Special Education
Chapter 9 LGBTQIA +
We have an LGBTQIA + Community
My Name is Jessica
Chapter 10 School Policies
Social Work Help!
Chapter 11 Parent and Community Relations(ships)
A Disgruntled Parent Group
Parent Perceptions
Critical Race Theory: Can’t We All Just Continue to Get Along
Everybody Wants to be a Part of a Success Story
Chapter 12 Student Rights
We Have Rights!
Chapter 13 The Politics
A Different Sort of Assignment: Using Data to Gain Equity
Chapter 14 Equity and Representation
Teachers of Colored Needed
Chapter 15 Pandemic State
Now What?
Constructing a New School Day/Week in Pandemic Times
Chapter 16 Leadership Activities
That’s Our Student: Practicing Radical Empathy
Level Up
Answer this Question
Gratitude Practice
Everett L. Edwards II, Ed.D. started his career in the Chicago Public Schools as an elementary and high school Special Education teacher, a Central Office administrator, Assistant to the President of the Chicago Principals and Administrators Association (CPAA), and later retired as a high school principal. In recent years he was trained and served as a principal/coach for the Illinois Principals Association (IPA). He is nearing 20 years as an adjunct professor with Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), in the Principal Preparation Program (formerly the Type 75 Program). Working with NEIU’s Department of Educational Inquiry and Curriculum Studies, Everett observed and evaluated student teachers, who were second-career professionals, newly dedicated to teaching high school Science. Everett served as an Education Consultant in New Jersey school system’s School Turnaround and Improvement Initiative, designed to address and support School Leadership; School Culture and Climate; Effective Instruction; Curriculum, Assessment and Intervention Systems; Effective Staffing Practices; Enabling the Effective Use of Data; Effective Use of Time; and Effective Family and Community Engagement. He has taught courses in curriculum, community relations, budgeting, and most notably the principalship.
Everett’s life aspiration is to advocate for children from underserved communities. What better course of action than to develop and advise the educators who will serve as the School Leaders of institutions in urban areas. When not in the classroom, he mentors former students and current principals around issues of collaborative and distributive leadership, inclusivity, networking, and the importance of work-life balance.
Marcie Byrd was born in Chicago Illinois, daughter of an educator and administrator. Education comes second nature to her. She has been a public-school educator for over twenty plus years. She has had many roles both in and out of the classroom from a Middle School teacher, to IB Coordinator, Literacy Project Manager, Reading Specialist, Instructional Support Leader, and her most rewarding role to date Elementary School Principal. She studied, Elementary Education and Literature at DePaul University. After teaching for many years, Marcie was offered Leadership Opportunities and which led her back to DePaul University, where she later received a Master of Education Degree in Educational Leadership. After spending years working at the District level, Marcie wanted to make change that would be more impactful, so she became an Elementary School principal, to give voice to students who are underrepresented, later she became an Adjunct Professor of Education to influence future educators. When Marcie’s not enjoying her role as a leader, she enjoys new trying gourmet recipes, and going on culinary adventures. Marcie shares her home in Chicago with two extraordinary girls, one sweet dog and attack cat and a lifetime collection of cookbooks.