Awakening the Sleeping Giant: Helping Teachers Develop as Leaders

by Marilyn H. Katzenmeyer, Gayle V. Moller

Empower teachers as leaders to improve student learning and performance! With updated research and new teacher inventories and surveys, this third edition of a bestseller draws on the authors’ two decades of experience studying and observing the work of teacher leaders. Katzenmeyer and Moller examine the importance of teacher leadership in improving outcomes in schools, and cover the development of teacher leaders from preservice preparation to careerlong support. The book discusses the challenges that many teacher leaders face,

Genres: Education, Professional Development, Nonfiction, Leadership

240 pages, Paperback

First published October 3, 1996

Reviews

[R Zavala · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my fave b/c it wasn't my choice.

[Tiffany Wittmus · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was used as a textbook for a class in my Master's program for administration. The surveys really helped to get an idea of where I am at now and where I want to be as a leader in the future.

[Jen White · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF’d this book. Read just enough to be able to
Complete my coursework, which is unlike me It’s not at all appropriate for the current era of burnout in teaching.

[Heather Huisman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fabulous book which focus' on leadership. Used it for a graduate class and wrote notes all over it as it makes you realize what you are doing naturally as a leader and where you can strengthen your leadership skills.

[Annie Palmer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book to help everyone realize that you may have a sleeping giant in you!

[Philip · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thanks for the help, Katzenmeyer. See you on the other side.