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Leading the Whole Teacher: Strategies for Supporting the Educators in Your School Paperback – August 29, 2022
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What Can Leaders Do for Teachers?
Amid the growing teacher shortage crisis and the extra demands placed on teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic, if there’s anything we’ve learned as educational leaders, it’s that some things are out of our control. But we do have agency in ensuring that our teachers are well supported and that we’re meeting their needs, and when teachers are nurtured, they are better able to nurture their students. As Allyson Apsey illustrates in her groundbreaking new book, every teacher brings their whole self to school: their dreams, their personal challenges, their hopes and fears, and their desire to be valued, to be connected, and to learn and grow. As school leaders, we have a duty to create an environment that can support every part of a teacher, that can help them stay connected to their why, and that can fulfill their servant hearts.
Changing a school culture takes careful planning and it takes time, and leading the whole teacher calls for a deeper level of systematic change than typical teacher appreciation efforts. Let’s dream for a moment about what school could be for teachers. How could school leaders create a school environment that nurtures the whole teacher? What impact could a school that sets teachers up for success have on student achievement? This book explores the six components of the whole teacher with strategies and ideas to create the environment that teachers need to thrive.
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“Recognizing the emotional and psychological needs of classroom educators, Allyson Apsey gives leaders essential insights on how to improve teacher effectiveness, engage their hearts, and regain their commitment to our profession. At a time when many teachers are burned out and traumatized, Apsey offers hope.”—Douglas Reeves, author, Fearless Schools: Building Trust and Resilience for Learning, Teaching, and Leading
“With deep credibility and an authentic voice, Leading the Whole Teacher will provide you a clear path to protecting the most important part of education—the people. This book will engage your heart and mind as you serve your staff and school in a manner that’s meaningful to them.”—Dr. Brad Gustafson, award-winning principal (MN), author, and speaker
“As a service-oriented leader, Allyson has created a resource that is a necessary addition to the field. Leading the Whole Teacher is a book you will keep close to your desk and return to throughout the year.”—Jessica Cabeen, principal of Austin Online Academy, author, and speaker
- Print length134 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateAugust 29, 2022
- Dimensions6 x 0.31 x 9 inches
- ISBN-101956306358
- ISBN-13978-1956306354
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- Publisher : Dave Burgess Consulting, Incorporated (August 29, 2022)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 134 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1956306358
- ISBN-13 : 978-1956306354
- Item Weight : 6.7 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.31 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #230,549 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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About the author
Allyson Apsey has been an educator for more than twenty-four years; a school leader for nineteen of those years. She is passionate about having a serendipity mindset, looking for the beautiful lessons that every experience holds. She tries to be transparent, vulnerable and supportive, and she doesn't ask questions unless she wants the answers.
Despite the fact that she never wanted to set foot in a school again after high school graduation, there is nowhere else she'd rather spend her days than in schools and classrooms. She enjoys nothing more than helping educators be the very best they can be. Recognizing the significant impact trauma has had on many of our students, staff and families, Allyson became a Certified Trauma Practitioner in Education. The supports that students affected by trauma need are beneficial to all students because they are grounded in a foundational core of strong, positive relationships based on trust.
Allyson is the author of a blog called Serendipity in Education (allysonapsey.com) has written six books, including the best-selling Leading the Whole Teacher. Her most recent book, Lead with Collaboration, was co-written with her good friend Jessica Gomez. Additionally, she wrote a middle grades chapter book called The Serendipity Journal, a picture book called The Princes of Serendip, and two professional learning books for educators called The Path to Serendipity and Through the Lens of Serendipity. She loves speaking to passionate groups as they work to embrace and share their strengths for the benefit of themselves and everyone around them.
She is married to Jim, that man she met at the Orbit Room dance club all those years ago, and she has two amazing sons with him, Laine and Tyson.
She is blessed. Contact her at allysonapsey@gmail.com
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Customers find the book provides practical strategies for enhancing teacher well-being and retention. They describe it as an essential guide for school leaders focused on holistic support for teachers. The book is written in an easy-to-understand format that seems simple but is huge for teachers who need to feel valued.
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Customers find the book provides practical strategies for enhancing teacher well-being and retention. They say it brings hope, inspiration, and reignites an educator's passion for the profession. The book helps teachers feel valued and improves their effectiveness in the classroom. It also emphasizes the importance of addressing educators' emotional and psychological needs.
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Customers find the book easy to understand and a quick read. The tips seem simple, but are important for teachers who need to feel valued.
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024Leading the Whole Teacher: Strategies for Supporting the Educators in Your School by Allyson Apsey is an essential guide for school leaders focused on holistic teacher support. Apsey emphasizes the importance of addressing educators' emotional and psychological needs, presenting a framework with six key components to foster a positive school culture. With practical strategies for enhancing teacher well-being and retention, this insightful book is a must-read for anyone committed to empowering educators and improving their effectiveness in the classroom.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2023I’m so glad I made this purchase! The graphic that summarizes the content focus first caught my eye on Twitter. Written in a practical, conversational format, author Allyson Apsey presents several points that will cause leaders to pause, reflect, and hopefully make adjustments to address leading the whole teacher. Chapter 4 has by far been my favorite, which addresses Helping Teachers feel Valued. It took me back to my first years of teaching when the toughest Principal I’ve ever worked for paid me the highest complaint I’ve ever gotten. And now, 30+ years later I still think about that day when I am tired and discouraged and it rejuvenates me. Because that day, “someone with authority” confirmed my why. Reading this book, Apsey helped me to reprioritize my thinking about teacher feedback and affirmations.
Great read for both new and seasoned administrators, Coaches, school board members, PTA leaders- anyone who is responsible for nurturing, coaching, leading, and supporting teachers.
5.0 out of 5 stars Focus on teacher retention and supportI’m so glad I made this purchase! The graphic that summarizes the content focus first caught my eye on Twitter. Written in a practical, conversational format, author Allyson Apsey presents several points that will cause leaders to pause, reflect, and hopefully make adjustments to address leading the whole teacher. Chapter 4 has by far been my favorite, which addresses Helping Teachers feel Valued. It took me back to my first years of teaching when the toughest Principal I’ve ever worked for paid me the highest complaint I’ve ever gotten. And now, 30+ years later I still think about that day when I am tired and discouraged and it rejuvenates me. Because that day, “someone with authority” confirmed my why. Reading this book, Apsey helped me to reprioritize my thinking about teacher feedback and affirmations.
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2023
Great read for both new and seasoned administrators, Coaches, school board members, PTA leaders- anyone who is responsible for nurturing, coaching, leading, and supporting teachers.
Images in this review - Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2022I just finished this book and it was exactly what I needed to begin my school year! I saw it mentioned on Instagram and ordered it right away. Half way through the book I ordered another copy. I intend to share one copy with my superintendent and one with my school board. Allyson Apsey understands what educators are feeling right now. Working in education is not easy at the moment. I once saw myself being an educator until I retired. I now wonder how many more years I will last. The six pillars discussed in this books are what administrators can do to turn things around for teachers that are feeling the same way I am. They seem almost simple, but are huge to teachers that need to feel valued. Teachers that need realistic expectations. Teachers that give everything to their students but don't always get the same from their admins. I need to order another copy for myself so I can mark it and take notes. I think the same pillars can be adapted for use in my classroom with my students.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2022When the adults are taken care of in a building, the STUDENTS reap incredible benefits!
Moving on from the false belief that teachers need to sacrifice their mental wellness in order to be successful educators, Allyson Apsey highlights that we have everything we need to live full-filled lives in this incredible profession. By clearly outlining six specific areas of the whole teacher framework, she empowers us with a roadmap that can start today. Highlighting a handful of key strategies and setting boundaries to eliminate archaic practices that had undermined our goals, I’ve already improved my effectiveness as a school leader.
This HIGHLY accessible book speaks so much truth! I’m grateful to have found it at the right time!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2023This is a great quick read, especially for school principals and leaders. Each chapter provides ideas to implement tomorrow. A great resource created by listening to the voice of teachers and a great model for leaders on how to take care of the whole teacher. .
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for LeadersThis is a great quick read, especially for school principals and leaders. Each chapter provides ideas to implement tomorrow. A great resource created by listening to the voice of teachers and a great model for leaders on how to take care of the whole teacher. .
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2023
Images in this review - Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023Allyson Apsey takes a practical approach to to a very real problem. The ideas she presents are not only ones she’s tried, but they are ones that anyone can implement tomorrow!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2022This book reassured me of some of the things I was doing that are working well as well as reminding me of some things I need to implement to best take care of my staff. Allyson wrote this book in an easy to understand format, it was a quick read and will definitely be a “within reach” resource on my desk!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023Full of useful, ready to implement strategies!
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