{"product_id":"leading-with-heart-and-soul-30-inspiring-lessons-of-faith-learning-and-leadership-for-educators-paperback-softback-9781394248445","title":"Leading with Heart and Soul; 30 Inspiring Lessons of Faith, Learning, and Leadership for Educators (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394248445","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eLeading with Heart and Soul\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e30 Inspiring Lessons of Faith, Learning, and Leadership for Educators\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An insightful and topical expedition of the resilience and dedication of educators throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, \u003ci\u003eLeading with Heart and Soul \u003c\/i\u003eshares the remarkable achievements of teachers to overcome unprecedented challenges and inequities, along with valuable insights into the future of education leadership.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Sito Narcisse, \u003c\/b\u003eEd.D., Superintendent of Schools, Louisiana\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Heartfelt, thought provoking and deeply reflective, Irvin Scott literally pours his soul into this book, using his experience as an educator to teach others why education remains so vital to the kind of nation we are becoming. For any reader who wants to understand our system of education, this book will be an amazing resource. Written through stories from the perspective of someone who knows and understands schools inside and out, L\u003ci\u003eeading with Heart and Soul\u003c\/i\u003e will be eye opening and a source of inspiration.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Pedro A. Noguera,\u003c\/b\u003e Ph.D., Emery Stoops and Joyce King Stoops Dean, Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Dr. Scott inspires those around him through his profound impact as a leader and educator. His ability to brilliantly intersect life, faith, education and leadership is remarkable.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—James Franklin\u003c\/b\u003e, Coach, Penn State Football\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“In a succession of stirring stories in \u003ci\u003eLeading with Heart and Soul\u003c\/i\u003e, Dr. Scott illustrates thirty ways that, in and out of the classrooms of under-resourced urban districts, its teachers and administrators must approach their work as a mission that demands expertise, passion, empathy and existential well-being to thrive and excel. Indeed, the thirty lessons are universally applicable for educators’ use in all districts and educational settings.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Melvin Allen, \u003c\/b\u003eJ.D., Associate Professor and Administrator Emeritus, Millersville University of Pennsylvania\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Dr. Scott delivers a riveting, nuanced, and heartfelt amalgamation of moral and impactful superintendence. A true gem for all parents and leaders.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—William J. W. Jr.,\u003c\/b\u003e Former student and Barber Entrepreneur, Sharper Image Barbershop\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Irvin Scott is the epitome of a servant leader – insightful, compassionate, empowering, visionary. He leads with intellectual humility, a deep abiding faith, and a fiery passion for meeting the needs of young people and those charged with their education and care.  In \u003ci\u003eLeading with\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eHeart and Soul, \u003c\/i\u003eIrvin shares his leadership journey,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003erevealing the actions of impactful leaders and inspiring us to cultivate our calling.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Vicki Phillips\u003c\/b\u003e, Chief Executive Officer, The National Center on Education and the Economy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Having worked alongside Irvin, I can attest to his deep and abiding commitment to transforming the lives of students, educators, and communities. He's remained true to that commitment in multiple parts of the education sector. Through story and with powerful and accessible prose, this book allows readers behind the curtain of his personal and professional life to better understand how educators bring their whole selves to building America's future through its children.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—John E. Deasy,\u003c\/b\u003e Ph.D.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Scott’s \u003ci\u003eLeading with Heart and Soul\u003c\/i\u003e is, without question, a gift of knowledge. Brilliantly weaving together both the Sacred and the secular, Scott’s text is a must-read for aspiring and current educational leaders.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Travis J. Bristol,\u003c\/b\u003e Ph.D., Associate Professor of Teacher Education and Education Policy, School of Education, University of California, Berkeley\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eIrvin L. Scott (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394248445, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 26 March 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e256 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.3 x 13.7 x 1.5 cm, 0.249 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA spiritually grounded source of inspiration and answers for education leaders in troubling times\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublic confidence in schools is waning, and there remains an unprecedented teacher shortage in the United States. \u003ci\u003eLeading with Heart and Soul: 30 Inspiring Lessons of Faith, Learning, and Leadership for Educators\u003c\/i\u003e shows leaders how to use spiritual principles to care for teachers, students, and other stakeholders despite these obstacles. Principals, superintendents, and others will gain motivation from the stories and strategies inside. Drawing on spiritual principles and Dr. Irvin Scott's experience as a classroom, school, district, and non-profit leader, this book will reinvigorate you and your team as you try to answer your most pressing questions about the future of education, including:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do we empower innovative, servant-hearted educational leaders to meet the needs of students?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do we inspire whole communities to support the learning journeys of their youth?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do we engage the entire educational ecosystem—including nonprofits and other organizations—to uplift equitable opportunities to learning and ensure that every student has the resources needed to thrive?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is not a time for leaders to turn away from our children, their caregivers, and the educators who teach and nurture them. Instead, it is a time to lift them up and celebrate the work they do while navigating our own administrative mandates and challenges. \u003ci\u003eLeading with Heart and Soul\u003c\/i\u003e speaks directly to the individuals in a position to achieve that goal. It is perfect for book clubs; personal study; and within public, Christian private, and faith-based charter schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 “Without a vision the people perish.” (Proverbs 29:18) 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Vision for Life 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the Church Pew 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAct from Where You Are 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“The way you start has a lot to do with the way you end.” (Bishop Edgar L. Scott) 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Educators make a lot of withdrawals.” (Beverly Daniel Tatum) 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Walking Vision 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 “These are other people’s children.” (Lisa Delpit) 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudents at Home 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisiting Daquan 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Weighty Request 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDriving Daquan 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Fast- Food Poet 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“They don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” (Anonymous) 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“I will not steal your students’ struggles.” (A Fairfax Math Teacher) 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 “Trust God; move on.” (I. L. Scott) 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaiting for Hezekiah 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting a Choir 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Day We Were All Waiting for 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Fore!” (Golfers) 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Love Lifted Me” (James Rowe and Howard E. Smith) 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 “You can’t raise America’s children if yours don’t know you.” (I. L. Scott) 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCar Seats 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“My Life Is in Your Hands.” (Kirk Franklin) 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Suck it up and get it done!” (Coach Joseph McCoskey) 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoodnight, Leon 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 “Cherish the person; challenge the employee.” (I. L. Scott) 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Third Person 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCherish the Person 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenge the Employee 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“What the . . . parent wants for his child, that must we want for all the children of the community.” (John Dewey) 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e “Does it pass the ILN test?” (I. L. Scott) 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6“Don’t work for a jerk.” (A Harvard Professor) 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Principal’s Story: Groove, off! 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eServant-Leadership 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlease, Don’t Go 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“No one knows teaching like teachers.” (Vicki Phillips) 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Leadership Matters.” (I. L. Scott) 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 “Shoot for the stars, even if you only hit the treetops.” (Bishop Edgar L. Scott) 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Principal’s Center 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlying Away 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShoot for the Stars 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“. . . smart is something you get.” (Jeff Howard) 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“You can’t lead if you don’t read.” (Phillip Schlechty) 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThank You, but. . . 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 “People don’t think their way into a new way of acting . . .” (Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan) 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Yes, We Can!” (President Barack Obama) 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI Don’t Need This Class 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Politics are in education to stay.” (Richard Elmore) 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFighting for Dropouts in Boston 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 “If I could save time in a bottle . . .” (Jim Croce) 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime in a Bottle 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Offer 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe Need a Name 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreat Them Like Royalty 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Know your story; share your story.” (ECET\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e Teachers) 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“I knock unbidden . . .” (John Ingalls) 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 “Never forget the bridge that brought you over.” (Mother Minnie P. Scott) 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePictures on the Wall 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Love Story 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“. . . pass on to others what [you] have learned.” (Robert Evans) 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Period. New paragraph.” (Richard Elmore) 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 209\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Religion \u0026amp; beliefs [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Religion \u0026amp; beliefs\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Religion%20\u0026amp;%20beliefs%20%5BHR%5D%22\"\u003eHR\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52173809484056,"sku":"9781394248445","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394248445.jpg?v=1781172953","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/leading-with-heart-and-soul-30-inspiring-lessons-of-faith-learning-and-leadership-for-educators-paperback-softback-9781394248445","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}