As a Middle School Principal, I work with teachers daily, by meeting them where they are and providing guidance and gentle pressure to further advance their expertise. Providing immediate feedback that is laser focused on student success, is key. Giving the right feedback, in a mentor/coaching role allows for reflection in a non-threatening learning culture. We are all learners. All Students Succeed is not about judgment on teachers. It's being honest with where we are at with our professional work and having the mindset to always strive to get better. On a continuum of continual growth, mentoring skills for principals are essential as part of every school's learning culture. This book is a resource for principals seeking ways to support and mentor their faculty in order to facilitate increased student learning. -- Brenda Vatthauer, principal, Lincoln Park Middle School, Duluth, Minnesota
Dr. Pitton addresses key elements in the mentoring process that facilitate teacher evaluation and impact student achievement. The examples provided by the verbal and nonverbal communication and its evaluation and the use of exact language can provide a starting point for better understanding how communication can be interpreted differently by the parties involved. Teacher evaluations are a critical piece in improving student achievement and a shared evaluation process between the teacher and evaluator, as identified in this book, is essential. -- Doug Warring, PhD, Professor, College of Education, Leadership, and Counseling, St. Thomas University, Minneapolis, MN
