Full Description
Mentoring within a Continuum of School Leadership Preparation explores the pivotal role of mentoring in preparing and sustaining effective school leaders across the arc of their careers. With a focus on public school leadership, the book is structured into three insightful sections that reflect the evolving needs of leaders at different stages of their professional journey.
The first section delves into mentoring within initial leadership preparation programs, offering perspectives on how early support shapes future success.
The second section examines the critical first five years of leadership, drawing on research such as the Stanford Educational Leadership Institute's findings on exemplary development programs. The final section turns to mid-career leaders, highlighting mentoring strategies that support continued growth and adaptation in increasingly complex educational environments.
From principals and assistant principals to superintendents and district-level administrators, this book provides a comprehensive look at how mentoring can empower school leaders to thrive in dynamic educational landscapes.
Contents
Introduction; Tyrone Bynoe, J. Adrian Ferrell, and Renée L. Cambiano
Chapter 1. The Influence of Mentoring Networks: Perspectives of Aspiring School Leaders; Sheri S. Williams
Chapter 2. From Classroom to Campus Leadership: Supporting the Shift; Ethel M. Arzu
Chapter 3. Using Co-mentoring Circles to Mentor School Leader Candidates during Their Internship; Kathleen M. Cowin
Chapter 4. Building Multicultural Self-Efficacy in Potential School Leaders for School Improvement; Maria Lawson-Davenport
Chapter 5. Value Added to Superintendent Candidate Mentorship via Synchronous Meetings; Rod Uzat
Chapter 6. The Mentorship Role of the School Principal in the Professional Development of Deputy Principals: A South African Study; Willie van der Merwe and Corne van der Vyver
Chapter 7. Exploring the Influence of the Campus Principal on Assistant Principals: A Basic Qualitative Study; Kalyn McAlester
Chapter 8. From Emotional Leadership to Mentorship: Fostering Self-Awareness and Intention in School Leadership Development; Anthony J. Annunziato and Vincent Butera
Chapter 9. Conclusion; Tyrone Bynoe, J. Adrian Ferrell, and Renée L. Cambiano
