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Essential Truths
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Danny Steele (@steelethoughts) is a principal from Birmingham, Alabama, and has worked in public education for over 25 years. In 2016, he was named Alabama’s Secondary Principal of the Year. He has presented at numerous state and national conferences, and he serves as an adjunct instructor at the University of Montevallo. Danny writes an educational leadership blog that has received over 5 million page views.
Todd Whitaker (@toddwhitaker) is a professor of educational leadership at the University of Missouri. He is a leading presenter in the field of education and has written more than 50 books including the national bestsellers What Great Teachers Do Differently and Your First Year: How to Survive and Thrive as a New Teacher, co-written with Madeline Whitaker Good and Katherine Whitaker.
"Essential Truths for Principals is the book I've been waiting for
from Danny and Todd. It's been a few years since I was last a
Principal, and reading this book makes me want to go back and lead
a school. Read this book, buy one for a friend and share the magic,
your mindset and goals will be supercharged for sure!" — Adam
Welcome, Director of Edu Partnerships, CA"Danny and Todd have
created a handbook of priorities that should stay at arm’s reach
for every principal. Their approach to leadership and culture
places emphasis on what is truly important in our profession.
Essential Truths for Principals is perfect for those moments when
we need reassurance of our WHY, and to clear our busy minds in
order to focus on people first." — Bethany Hill, Elementary
Principal at Central Elementary, AR"What a positive book! As I
read, I reflected on what I’m doing in our school to be better than
I was yesterday for our students, staff, and families. Each chapter
is a challenge set forth by two people who know what it’s like to
be a successful principal, Dr. Danny Steele and Dr. Todd Whitaker.
I plan on rereading this book on those days when I need a little
inspiration to interact with our students and staff. Thanks for
reigniting my passion for my profession!" — Jay Posick, Principal
at Merton Intermediate School, WI"Essential Truths for Principals
is real advice for school leaders. It addresses common issues that
principals face and provides the rationale for addressing them.
Principals will garner the tools to become better school leaders by
reading this book. Whitaker and Steele have created a valuable
resource for educators in Essential Truths for Principals!" –
Brandon Johnson, Principal at Lake Ridge High School, TX
"Essential Truths for Principals is the book I've been waiting for
from Danny and Todd. It's been a few years since I was last a
Principal, and reading this book makes me want to go back and lead
a school. Read this book, buy one for a friend and share the magic,
your mindset and goals will be supercharged for sure!" — Adam
Welcome, Director of Edu Partnerships, CA"Danny and Todd have
created a handbook of priorities that should stay at arm’s reach
for every principal. Their approach to leadership and culture
places emphasis on what is truly important in our profession.
Essential Truths for Principals is perfect for those moments when
we need reassurance of our WHY, and to clear our busy minds in
order to focus on people first." — Bethany Hill, Elementary
Principal at Central Elementary, AR"What a positive book! As I
read, I reflected on what I’m doing in our school to be better than
I was yesterday for our students, staff, and families. Each chapter
is a challenge set forth by two people who know what it’s like to
be a successful principal, Dr. Danny Steele and Dr. Todd Whitaker.
I plan on rereading this book on those days when I need a little
inspiration to interact with our students and staff. Thanks for
reigniting my passion for my profession!" — Jay Posick, Principal
at Merton Intermediate School, WI"Essential Truths for Principals
is real advice for school leaders. It addresses common issues that
principals face and provides the rationale for addressing them.
Principals will garner the tools to become better school leaders by
reading this book. Whitaker and Steele have created a valuable
resource for educators in Essential Truths for Principals!" —
Brandon Johnson, Principal at Lake Ridge High School, TX
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