Principal Voice: Listen, Learn, Lead

by Russell J. Quaglia

Overview

Develop Your Most Powerful Tool For Influencing And Leading Change

Good principals know that empowering student voices is essential. But what about their own voice? If principal voice is not articulate, trustworthy and strong, how can the school achieve progress?

Student voice authority Russell Quaglia brings his nuanced understanding of communication, listening, and leadership to this definitive guide to principal voice, part of Corwin’s Impact Leadership series. Content includes:

• How to apply the Listen-Learn-Lead model for student voice to principal voice.
• Contrasting examples of good and bad ways to address students, teachers, parents and community.
• Prompts for reflection that enable principals to apply the book’s teachings to their unique situation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781506330433
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	06/27/2016
Series:	Corwin Impact Leadership Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	72
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

Dr. Russell J. Quaglia is a globally recognized pioneer in the field of education, known for his unwavering dedication to student voice and aspirations. Dr. Quaglia has been described by news media as America's foremost authority on the development and achievement of student voice and aspirations. His innovative work is evidenced by an extensive library of research-based publications, prominent international speaking appearances, and a successfully growing list of aspirations ventures.

Among these ventures, Dr. Quaglia authored the School Voice suite of surveys, including Student Voice, Teacher Voice, Parent Voice, and i Know My Class. His recent book, Student Voice: The Instrument of Change published by Corwin is already receiving international acclaim.

In addition to founding and leading the Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations, Dr. Quaglia also founded and currently chairs the Aspirations Academies Trust, a sponsor of primary and secondary academies in England built upon his aspirations research. Most recently he has founded the Teacher Voice and Aspirations International Center, dedicated to amplifying the voice of teachers in order for them to realize their aspirations and reach their fullest potential.

Dr. Quaglia earned his bachelor's degree at Assumption College, a masters degree in economics from Boston College, and master of education and doctorate degrees from Columbia University, specializing in the area of organizational theory and behavior. He has been awarded numerous honorary doctorates in humanitarian services for his dedication to students. Dr. Quaglia's work has also led him to serve on several national and international committees, reflecting his passion for ensuring that students' and teacehers’ voices are always heard, honored, and acted upon.

See Russell's Presenter Profile

Listen to Russ Quaglia's Interactive Ed Chat on Student Voice

Table of Contents

1. Principal Voice: Are You Being Heard?
2. Principal Voice and Students: Using Your Ears to Improve Your Voice
3. Principal Voice and Teachers: Less is More
4. Principal Voice and Parents: Be Proactive and Create Partnerships
5. Principal Voice and Community: Create Enthusiasm, Understanding, and Collaboration
6. Let Your Voice Be Heard!

Editorial Reviews

"Principal voice? Some people think principals have all of the power and too loud of a voice, when the reality is often much different than that. Principals are typically caught between central office initiatives and teacher, parent and student needs. Too often they feel the need to be reactive instead of proactive. In his new book Principal Voice, Russ Quaglia offers important insights based in research and practical tips on how principals can find their own voice, foster the voices of others and be more proactive. "

Peter De Witt

"Dr. Quaglia calls upon principals to prioritize listening as the core strategy toward building authentic engagement among students, staff, parents, and community members, thereby transforming schools into vibrant communities where all voices are heard, valued and empowered. Dr. Quaglia's personal and inspiring words are an uplifting and timely message for all principals: let every voice—including the principal's—be in the lead! "

Sandra A. Trach

"Russell Quaglia has hit it out of the ballpark with his excellent and inspiring read, Principal Voice: Listen, Learn, Lead. This short but essential book is a must-read for every practicing and/or prospective school leader. The author provides real and relevant advice — reminding readers to listen to improve the message and thus lead by creating a caring, collaborative, and enthusiastic learning community. Read this book so your voice can be effectively and readily heard as a means of becoming an instrument of critical change! "

Dr. Richard Sorenson

Perhaps the greatest challenge for an educational practitioner is to provide advice—in writing—to other practitioners. Such collegial advice must pass the ‘Goldilocks Principle’ of being neither too theoretical nor too simplistic. Happily, Dr. Russ Quaglia has come up with a ‘just right,’ genuinely insightful contribution to instructional leadership. Although research-based, his suggestions as to why school principals should employ his Voice Model to better utilize her or his voice in a way that builds relationships, trust, and momentum within the school at the same time involving students, teachers, parents, and community mem­bers is persuasively slathered in practicality. A terrific, must read!”

Dr. Raymond L. Smith

It’s exciting to see Russ Quaglia use his work on Student Voice to help principals and other leaders find their voice by being good listeners first. This is an excellent read for all leaders in education.”

Chris Minnich

"Pragmatic, poignant, and positively student-centered... Principal Voice packs a punch! Quaglia succinctly outlines how to lead with greater impact and influence by incorporating the sage advice of his grandmother along with a plethora of supporting ideas from principals around the world. I dare any principal to try and read this book only one time! "

Brad Gustafson

"Principal Voice is one of the most important resources for educational leaders in a disrupted world. It’s concise, direct, and full of actionable ideas for all leaders to implement immediately. If you are committed to influencing change, then Principal Voice is the roadmap to making a tremendous difference in the lives of students. "

Simon T. Bailey

"With a perfect blend of wit and wisdom, Russ Quaglia expands upon his compelling research related to student and teacher voice to reveal the value and importance of principal voice in leading and supporting growth schoolwide. Alternately encouraging and challenging, Quaglia beseeches principals to listen carefully to student and teacher voice in finding and leveraging their own voice to influence policy and practice. Principal Voice is a must read for principals and anyone who is involved with educating our nation’s children–it provides a blueprint for utilizing 'voice' in leading through collaboration to achieve better results for students. "

Gail Connelly

Listen, learn and lead sounds simple, but Quaglia’s wisdom is rich and his authentic voice guides principals through the model. This book should be used as the Voice Model for any principal who wishes to influence their states’ plans for Every Student Succeeds Act. A must read for every principal!”

Joan E. Auchter

"Principal voice? Some people think principals have all of the power and too loud of a voice, when the reality is often much different than that. Principals are typically caught between central office initiatives and teacher, parent and student needs. Too often they feel the need to be reactive instead of proactive. In his new book Principal Voice, Russ Quaglia offers important insights based in research and practical tips on how principals can find their own voice, foster the voices of others and be more proactive."

Peter DeWitt