What I'm Reading
I believe that leaders are readers. Here are some of the books that have shaped my thinking and practice as an educator.
Currently Reading
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Full-Cast Edition)
by J.K. Rowling
Listening to the incredible full-cast production featuring Hugh Laurie, Simon Pegg, Cush Jumbo, and many more. A magical escape and a reminder of the power of storytelling.
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My Bookshelf
Books that have influenced my thinking on education, leadership, and life.
Educational Leadership
Dare to Lead
by Brené Brown
Essential reading on courageous leadership and building trust within teams.
The Principal: Three Keys to Maximizing Impact
by Michael Fullan
A guide to focused leadership that drives real change in schools.
Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain
by Zaretta Hammond
Connecting neuroscience and culturally responsive practices for deeper learning.
Leaders of Learning
by Richard DuFour & Robert Marzano
How to transform schools through leadership focused on learning.
Equity & Social Justice
For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood
by Christopher Emdin
Reality pedagogy and urban education that speaks to the needs of all students.
Pushout
by Monique W. Morris
Understanding how schools fail Black girls and what we can do about it.
We Want to Do More Than Survive
by Bettina Love
Abolitionist teaching and the pursuit of educational freedom.
Teaching & Learning
Visible Learning for Teachers
by John Hattie
Research-based strategies that have the greatest impact on student achievement.
The Together Teacher
by Maia Heyck-Merlin
Practical systems for staying organized and maximizing impact.
Make It Stick
by Peter C. Brown
The science of successful learning and how to apply it in classrooms.
Personal Development
Atomic Habits
by James Clear
Tiny changes that lead to remarkable results in personal and professional life.
Mindset
by Carol Dweck
The foundational work on growth mindset that changed education.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
by Stephen R. Covey
Timeless principles for personal and professional effectiveness.
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.”
— George R.R. Martin
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I'm always looking for my next great read. If you have a book that's shaped your thinking on education or leadership, I'd love to hear about it!
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