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Reflections on the new teacher leaders

What inspires teachers to see themselves as leaders? Mirror Images takes a comprehensive look at what teacher leadership means today and how teachers can transform the future of their profession. Included are ten iconic images of teacher leadership roles to help teachers move beyond teaching as they were taught. The authors make a compelling case for the importance of teacher leadership today, based on these current conditions:

Top-down change is less effective today than ever Teacher leadership in schools is a force, not a position Old stereotypes of teaching keep teachers from striving for more Leadership, learning, and change are united

This book challenges you to avoid simply becoming a replica of teachers you have seen in the past. Instead, embrace your own vision for what is possible and become the teacher leader you were destined to be.

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• Preface(p. ix)
• The Purpose(p. ix)
• The Mirror(p. ix)
• Old Reflections, Definitions, and Misconceptions of Teacher Leadership(p. x)
• Perfect Timing or a Perfect Storm?(p. xiv)
• Organization and Application of the Bookxvii
• Acknowledgments(p. xix)
• About the Authors(p. xix)
• Chapter 1 Profiles in Teacher Leadership Today(p. 1)
• She Changed Their Lives and Found Herself(p. 1)
• They Learned to Live the Lesson(p. 5)
• Her Quiet Diligence(p. 7)
• The Master Motivator(p. 11)
• Chapter 2 The Learning Advocate(p. 15)
• The Learning Advocate Defined(p. 15)
• Why We Need the Learning Advocate(p. 15)
• The Learning Advocate: Advantages and Benefits(p. 16)
• Looking in the Mirror: Becoming the Learning Advocate(p. 19)
• Strategies for Becoming and Supporting the Learning Advocate(p. 22)
• Transcendent Teacher Leaders in Action: The Learning Advocate(p. 31)
• Conclusions(p. 32)
• Chapter 3 The Believer(p. 33)
• The Believer Defined(p. 33)
• Why We Need the Believer(p. 34)
• The Believer: Advantages and Benefits(p. 34)
• Looking in the Mirror: Becoming the Believer(p. 36)
• Strategies for Becoming and Supporting the Believer(p. 39)
• Transcendent Teacher Leaders in Action: The Believer(p. 45)
• Conclusions(p. 46)
• Chapter 4 The Transformationalist(p. 49)
• The Transformationalist Defined(p. 49)
• Why We Need the Transformationalist(p. 49)
• The Transformationalist: Advantages and Benefits(p. 50)
• Looking in the Mirror: Becoming the Transformationalist(p. 51)
• Strategies for Becoming and Supporting the Transformationalist(p. 54)
• Transcendent Teacher Leaders in Action: The Transformationalist(p. 59)
• Conclusions(p. 61)
• Chapter 5 The Synergizer(p. 63)
• The Synergizer Defined(p. 63)
• Why We Need the Synergizer(p. 64)
• The Synergizer: Advantages and Benefits(p. 64)
• Looking in the Mirror: Becoming the Synergizer(p. 66)
• Strategies for Becoming and Supporting the Synergizer(p. 68)
• Transcendent Teacher Leaders in Action: The Synergizer(p. 72)
• Conclusions(p. 73)
• Chapter 6 The Method Master(p. 75)
• The Method Master Defined(p. 75)
• Why We Need the Method Master(p. 76)
• The Method Master: Advantages and Benefits(p. 76)
• Looking in the Mirror: Becoming the Method Master(p. 78)
• Strategies for Becoming and Supporting the Method Master(p. 80)
• Transcendent Teacher Leaders in Action: The Method Master(p. 88)
• Conclusions(p. 89)
• Chapter 7 The Fully Invested Owner(p. 91)
• The Fully Invested Owner Defined(p. 91)
• Why We Need the Fully Invested Owner(p. 92)
• The Fully Invested Owner: Advantages and Benefits(p. 92)
• Looking in the Mirror: Becoming the Fully Invested Owner(p. 95)
• Strategies for Becoming and Supporting the Fully Invested Owner(p. 98)
• Transcendent Teacher Leaders in Action: The Fully Invested Owner(p. 104)
• Conclusions(p. 105)
• Chapter 8 The Present Balance Keeper(p. 107)
• The Present Balance Keeper Defined(p. 107)
• Why We Need the Present Balance Keeper(p. 108)
• The Present Balance Keeper: Advantages and Benefits(p. 109)
• Looking in the Mirror: Becoming the Present Balance Keeper(p. 112)
• Strategies for Becoming and Supporting the Present Balance Keeper(p. 114)
• Transcendent Teacher Leaders in Action: The Present Balance Keeper(p. 121)
• Conclusions(p. 122)
• Chapter 9 The Servant(p. 125)
• The Servant Defined(p. 125)
• Why We Need the Servant(p. 125)
• The Servant: Advantages and Benefits(p. 126)
• Looking in the Mirror: Becoming the Servant(p. 129)
• Strategies for Becoming and Supporting the Servant(p. 132)
• Transcendent Teacher Leaders in Action: The Servant(p. 137)
• Conclusions(p. 138)
• Chapter 10 The Inquisitor(p. 141)
• The Inquisitor Defined(p. 141)
• Why We Need the Inquisitor(p. 141)
• The Inquisitor: Advantages and Benefits(p. 142)
• Looking in the Mirror: Becoming the Inquisit(p. 145)
• Strategies for Becoming and Supporting the Inquisitor(p. 147)
• Transcendent Teacher Leaders in Action: The Inquisitor(p. 155)
• Conclusions(p. 156)
• Chapter 11 The Detective(p. 159)
• The Detective Defined(p. 159)
• Why We Need the Detective(p. 160)
• The Detective: Advantages and Benefits(p. 160)
• Looking in the Mirror: Becoming the Detective(p. 162)
• Strategies for Becoming and Supporting the Detective(p. 164)
• Transcendent Teacher Leaders in Action: The Detective(p. 171)
• Conclusions(p. 172)
• Conclusion(p. 173)
• References(p. 177)
• Index(p. 183)

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Learn more about Casey Reason′s PD offerings Casey Reasonis a writer, researcher, and consultant who has worked with international thought leaders on breakthrough strategies designed to improve performance and overcome resistance to change. Dr. Reason′s approaches are founded on the emerging body of research in brain science and adult learning theory. Casey′s work as an instructional designer was prominently featured in a Forbes.com article in 2010 and he has been a featured speaker in conferences all over the world for the past ten years. Casey is a former high school principal and assistant superintendent. His book, Leading a Learning Organization: The Science of Working with Others was released in January of 2010 and was selected by Phi Delta Kappa International to be a 2010 PDK Book Club selection. Dr. Reason lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his twin sons, Brice and Kiah.Related Videos: Dr. Reason explains the motivation for Mirror Images . Behind the meaning of Mirror Images . Thoughts on Mirror Images and Teacher Leadership .

Clair "Tuffy" Reason attended the University of Toledo, where he received his bachelor′s degree in education and was a Mid-American Conference Champion Division I basketball player. In the Army, Tuffy was a member of the Border Patrol in West Germany and served as a reporter for the Stars and Stripes military newspaper. After college and the army, he worked in commercial radio as a sportscaster, news writer, and talk show interviewer at stations in Ohio and Michigan. Tuffy then earned his master′s degree in education from Bowling Green State University and taught English and Speech at Clay High School in Oregon, Ohio for 26 years. He also was a teacher and administrator at Lourdes College in Sylvania, Ohio and at Bowling Green State University. He, with his wife Janice, live in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he continues work as a writer, editor, and program planner for Highpoint Learning, Incorporated.