Turbulence: Leaders, Educators, and Students Responding to Rapid Change

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School leaders and educators confront complexity daily in their service. To counter the chaos, collective leadership approaches that invite multiple stakeholders within and outside schools are critical in preparing students for a highly diverse world. Social darkness and isolation must be eradicated and education that provides more opportunities for peace and hope must become the core of school vision. Communities and schools must work together now.

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Lyle Hamm has written a book to support us as educators in our daily work of promoting peace and hope amidst the rapid changes in society, complex issues of diversity and immigration, and tragic events. He promotes a message that we, as educators, can communicate this hope through shared stories that cause us to pause and re-evaluate our place in community with others. The case studies and thought-provoking discussion questions at the end of each chapter make this book an excellent tool for book studies or leadership training. -- Linda Searby, associate clinical professor of educational leadership, University of Florida
Lyle Hamm's experiences as a teacher, school administrator, professor and researcher shine a light of hope in a time of uncertainty and "turbulence" in our education systems. His ability to use narratives and questions cleverly captures the paramount challenges facing educators, leaders, and school systems throughout North America. His emphasis on personal connection, authentic relationships, and a genuine emphasis on the power of humanity resonate as solutions in a post-pandemic world. -- Scott Brandt, superintendent, Grasslands Public Schools, Brooks, Alberta, Canada
I cant think of a better way to describe the world of education right nowwe are faced with turbulence each and every day. Just because the waters are rough, doesnt mean we cant stay focused on quality leading and learning and continue paddling towards our destination. Lyle does a tremendous job at describing many challenges in our system and provides the reader with ample opportunity to reflect on how to continue prioritizing what is important for educational leaders and teachers. -- David McTimoney, superintendent, Anglophone West School District, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

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Lyle Hamm is an Associate Professor of Educational Administration and Leadership in the Faculty of Education at the University of New Brunswick. His research, teaching, and mentoring practice, broadly speaking, focuses on supporting educators, school leaders, and students who live, serve, and learn in demographically-changing schools and communities.