The Shaping School Culture FIELDBOOK Kent D. Peterson Terrence E. Deal

What is culture? The way we do things around here (Bower,1966)

The key to successful performance is the heart and spirit infused into relationships among people. (Deal and Peterson, 1999)

Change is like a trapeze act. You have to let go before you can grab on. If you let go too soon, youll miss the next bar. If you hold on too long, youll lose momentum. (Deal and Peterson,1999)

Walk the Halls and Talk to the Walls

Keepers of the Nightmare Toxic Cultures

Can you identify a song that represents your school? We are Family The Long and Winding Road Aint No Stopping us Now Take This Job and Shove It Lets Get Ready to Rumble Help

21 ST Century Principals HELP IS ON THE WAY

Dr. Kent D. Peterson Professor in the Department of Educational Administration at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Founding director of the Vanderbilt Principals Institute and the Principals Leadership Institute at Wisconsin. In addition to the books he has coauthored with Terrence Deal, he has published over 90 other studies and articles. Expert on principals and school culture Helps principals understand their leading role in the culture and reform of their schools Dr. Peterson earned his B.A. at Amherst college, his M.A. at Temple University, and his PH.D. at the University of Chicago

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