He is the CEO of New Frontier 21 Consulting, a company dedicated to supporting cutting-edge professional development for teachers and leaders around the world. Muhammad is both a wonderful author and a highly sought after educational consultant. His tenure earned him a number of awards both as a teacher and a principal. He spent 19 of those years serving in schools in the Detroit area. Muhammad is an educational leader with over 30 years of experience. So today, I offer you the voice and wisdom of Dr. As a white woman, and one troubled as much by the manufacturing of the racial binary as I am by those who wish to ignore it, I am always uncomfortable speaking on behalf of a community and a legacy that I believe has always and will always be more than capable of speaking for itself. I mention the date of this recording in relation to the events to which it preceded and proceeded not to capitalize on the sensational aspects of what is happening today this June 11, 2020, as the streets flood with folks fighting for a voice, a justice, and a liberty they have long been entitled to. Connect with him via twitter or check out his personal blog recorded this episode on March 30th 2020, about two weeks into shelter in place due to Covid-19 and nearly two months before the death of George Floyd. is Principal of Lakeside Middle School in Millville, NJ. He led a staff transformational process in a high poverty, high minority school with a toxic, low expectation school into a nationally recognized school and earned a Principal of the Year in Michigan for his efforts. Muhammad understands school culture not only as a researcher and author, but also as a former teacher, vice principal, and principal. Time for change anthony muhammad how to#In conclusion, Transforming School Culture: How to Overcome Staff Division 2 nd Edition will be worth the read. For instance, one of the questions could spark a much needed conversation on the four types of educators such as what if a Fundamentalist believes that he or she is a Believer? I can honestly say I thought the same thing! These questions will resonate with you as you may have already penciled them into margins as you read the book. Muhammad includes the questions he has encountered from the emails, messages as well as the in-person discussions since the release of the first edition in 2009. All you will need to do is put the framework provided into practice! Muhammad provides practical, easy to implement exercises to support you on your journey. These six steps may appear more difficult to implement because of the overwhelming tasks required to operate a school with the demands of the 21 st century. Implementing skillful leadership and focus.Providing intensive professional development.Creating system of support for Tweeners.Celebrating the success of all stakeholders.Through this work, you will learn how (and why) to transform the culture by developing the following: The next step, and perhaps more difficult, is to take action so that you can transform your school culture. Muhammad, identifying these four groups is essential in understanding the real culture of the school. They are usually against the Believers.Īs you read the brief overview of the four types of educators, did these descriptions make you think about your faculty? If you had to group your faculty into the four groups, how long do you think it would take? According to Dr. The Fundamentalists are vehemently opposed to change and through political power become a major obstacle in reform.The Survivors are a small group of educators who are burned out, overwhelmed and struggle to survive.The Tweeners are new to the culture and still experiencing the honeymoon phase.The Believers are focused on the core values of healthy school culture, feel that all students can learn and that they have a direct impact on student success.The four types of educators and their goals: Muhammad provides an overview of the current reform movement as well as a detailed analysis on the four types of educators he found in schools while doing his research. Throughout the first section of the book, Dr. Muhammad has updated the research, added a frequently asked questions section, and added further guidance to equip leaders to take their school’s culture to the next level. Cook, Millville, NJĪre you looking for a leadership book on school culture that integrates data, practical advice, and strategies tailored to your school’s unique needs? Honestly, anyone who is an administrator in a school is looking for such a book! In Transforming School Culture (2 nd Edition) Anthony Muhammad provides a road map for aspiring and current school leaders who are interested in addressing the daunting task of improving school culture. Transforming School Culture: How to Overcome Staff Division, Anthony Muhammadīook Review – Spike C.
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