1st Edition
A Leadership Playbook for Addressing Rapid Change in Education Empowered for Success
Preface Acknowledgements PART I Chapter 1: What is Appreciative Inquiry (AI)? Chapter 2: Why Choose AI as the Change Model for Decision-making? Chapter 3: How to Facilitate Change using the AI 4-D Cycle Chapter 4: Preparing for Gameday PART II Chapter 5: Playbook for Scenario 1—Increasing Teacher Retention Chapter 6: Playbook for Scenario 2—Building a Strong Leadership Team Chapter 7: Playbook for Scenario 3—Developing a Model Teacher Team Chapter 8: Playbook for Scenario 4—District-wide Meaningful Professional Development Chapter 9: Creating Your Own AI 4-D Cycle Playbook Epilogue Index
Biography
Teresa L. San Martín is a former teacher, elementary building administrator, and district level assistant superintendent. She teaches online courses at the graduate level, modeling and applying appreciative inquiry with students or when volunteering in the community.
“As a workbook to explore the appreciative inquiry model, this accessible guide will help education leaders navigate complex challenges and drive positive change. By embracing new technology and leveraging collaborative decision making, educators can create more resilient, adaptive, and innovative learning communities.”
Larry L. Nyland, retired superintendent, Seattle, Washington, USA.
