Mentoring within a Continuum of School Leadership Preparation
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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.
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
Tyrone Bynoe is currently an associate professor of education and the director of educational leadership programs at St. Bonaventure University (St. Bonaventure, New York).
Renée L. Cambiano is a Professor of Education at Northeastern State University, where she has served for more than two decades as a faculty leader, mentor, and scholar in mentorship, adult learning, leadership, and teacher preparation.
J. Adrian Ferrell currently serves as the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.