Are You a Treasure Seeker?
Pirates are on a constant quest for riches, but PIRATE leaders seek even greater rewards: amazing schools, engaged students, and empowered educators who know they are making a difference. In Lead Like a PIRATE, education leaders Shelley Burgess and Beth Houf map out the character traits necessary to captain a school or district. You’ll learn where to find the treasure that’s already in your classrooms and schools–and how to bring out the very best in your educators.
What does it take to be a PIRATE Leader?
Passion–both professional and personal
A willingness to Immerse yourself in your work
Good Rapport with your staff, students and community
The courage to Ask questions and Analyze what is and isn’t working
The determination to seek positive Transformation
And the kind of Enthusiasm that gets others excited about education
The ultimate goal for any education leader is to create schools and districts where students and staff are knocking down the doors to get in rather than out. This book will equip and encourage you to be relentless in your quest to make school amazing for your students, staff, parents, and communities.
Are you ready to set sail?
Lead Like a PIRATE™ Series
The life of an educational leader can be a lonely road. Your task list has multiplied, yet time seems to have diminished. It is essential that you have a strong network of support to celebrate the great things happening as well as get you through those rough moments. We wrote Lead Like a PIRATE to do just that. We wanted to help support educators by sharing our stories and strategies. We wanted to be sure that no one felt as if she/he was alone. Our goal has been to set up systems of support through our PLN to empower leaders to take risks to ensure that school is an amazing place…for both students and staff.
Since the book’s release, it has been inspiring to watch our #LeadLAP crew grow. The examples and stories shared daily on our hashtag is inspiring beyond belief. What we came to realize, is that we are surrounded by greatness that needed a voice. One evening after our book was published, we started brainstorming how we could continue to support leaders, but in a way that wasn’t the norm. One thing we discussed was that leaders sometimes get overwhelmed by the amount of information that is being shared at what seems like lightning speed. How might we offer bite-size expertise for leaders that would have huge impact on schools? TheLead Like a PIRATE Guides were born.
Lead Like a PIRATE
Authors: Beth Houf, Shelley Burgess
Series: Lead Like a PIRATE™ Series, Book 1
Tag: Featured Book
You'll learn where to find the treasure that's already in your classrooms and schools--and how to bring out the very best in your educators.
Lead with Culture
Author: Jay Billy
Series: Lead Like a PIRATE™ Guide Books, Book 2
In this Lead Like a PIRATE Guide, Jay Billy explains that making school a place where students and staff want to be starts with culture. You’ll be inspired by this principal’s practical ideas for creating a sense of unity—even in the most diverse communities.
Lead with Literacy
Author: Mandy Ellis
Series: Lead Like a PIRATE™ Guide Books, Book 3
Leaders are readers! Elementary school principal Mandy Ellis offers practical, immediately actionable, fun ideas and strategies that will deeply embed books, reading, and literacy into your school culture. You’ll learn how to make reading a joy for every member of your school community.
Balance Like a PIRATE
Authors: Jessica Cabeen, Jessica Johnson, Sarah Johnson
Series: Lead Like a PIRATE™ Guide Books, Book 4
Balance Like a Pirate, a Lead Like a PIRATE Guide, was written by educators for educators with a focus on helping you create a lifestyle that allows you to break free from "shoulds" and "have tos." Educational leaders Jessica Cabeen, Jessica Johnson, and Sarah Johnson equip you with practical strategies and tools to thrive in every area of life.
Lead Beyond Your Title
Author: Nili Bartley
Series: Lead Like a PIRATE™ Guide Books, Book 4
Lead Like a PIRATE—Regardless of Your Title!
Lead with Appreciation
Authors: Amber Teamann, Melinda Miller
Series: Lead Like a PIRATE™ Guide Books, Book 5
Make Your Campus a Place Where People Want to Work
Lead with Rounds
Author: Vicki Wilson
Series: Lead Like a PIRATE™ Guide Books, Book 6
A practical guide to instructional rounds for educators
She Leads
Authors: Majalise Tolan, Rachael George
Series: Lead Like a PIRATE™ Guide Books, Book 7