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"Many conversations that I hear from administrators focus on how
to deal with educators, yet often don't focus on reflecting what
they can do different. The authors do a beautiful job of helping
leaders focus inward, instead of outward. This book by Joe and
Tony, grounded in the importance of empowered relationships with
the entire school community, provides some amazing ideas on how
to develop learner-centred schools (learners meaning students and
educators) in ways that could be implemented immediately. This is
an essential read for leaders who are, or want to lead,
learner-centred schools." George Couros ~ Author of "The
Innovator's Mindset", and Innovative Leadership and Learning
Consultant
"Hacking Leadership is a great read for any leader, young or old.
It will inspire you to strive for excellence every day...while
challenging any notion of status quo leadership you've had in the
past. If you're looking to be a hands-on, in the trenches,
innovative leader...then this is a great place to start. Veterans
Sanfelippo and Sinanis have a way of making this kind of
leadership look easy...and as a newbie principal, I know it's
not! Hacking Leadership conveys meaningful lessons and allows for
true goal setting that any leader (or organization) can put to
good use for the greater good...that of the students!" Amber
Teamann ~ Educational Leader, Speaker, Blogger and EdCamp
Organizer
"For the last handful of years, at the forefront of the
district/school branding movement have been Joe Sanfelippo and
Tony Sinanis. In this book, these two renowned educators explore
ten specific ways our schools can always operate with the
students at the center of our actions and decisions. Furthermore,
it is clear Joe and Tony are currently putting into practice what
they preach, as they consistently call upon experiences to
illustrate their points. This is a book for all leaders (not just
administrators) who want to be inspired and make a difference."
Ross Cooper ~ Co-Author of the upcoming Hacking PBL, Director of
Curriculum, Educational Leader, Speaker and Blogger
"Hacking Leadership is an outstanding book aboutschools and
school leadership written by two school leaders eminently
qualifiedto write such a book. This book is filled with
practical, inspiring, andcommon-sense strategies for taking
school leadership to the next level. Theorganization of this book
is perfect, with each chapter focusing on a simplesolution to
not-so-simple problems, including what we can do tomorrow
toimprove, a blueprint for implementing improvement strategies,
and tips forovercoming pushback. I found myself eagerly turning
the pages of this book,highlighting many nuggets of wisdom along
the way. I recommend this bookenthusiastically to anyone wishing
to improve their leadership skills and theschool they serve!"
Jeff Zoul ~ Author, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and
Instruction, Educational Leader, National Keynote Speaker and
Blogger
"As the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, I've had
the rtunity to work closely with over 3,000 school
administrators and over 500 school districts over the past year.
Across the United States, I've witnessed firsthand how school
leaders are searching tirelessly to find innovative ways to
create schools that better work for kids. Grounded in research
and evident in today's most successful schools, school leadership
and culture lay the groundwork for systemic
transformation. In Hacking Leadership, Sanfelippo and Sinanis,
two highly successful practitioners, provide a blueprint for
school leaders to build strong relationships, shift mindsets, and
create dynamic school cultures with rtunities for all. Unlike
many education books written today, Hacking Leadership, provides
concrete steps to remove traditional roadblocks and shift the
mindset of naysayers, both short and long term. If you're a
school leader working to create a future ready school, you will
find this book to be one of your best resources in your journey
moving forward."
- Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools,
Alliance for Excellent Education, Washington, DC
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About the Author
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Tony Sinanis is currently a Lead Learner at
Cantiague Elementary School in Jericho, New York. Cantiague was
named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School. Tony received the
national 2013 Bammy Award for Elementary School Principal of the
Year and the 2014 New York State Elementary Principal of the Year
Award. As part of his doctoral studies at the University of
Pennsylvania, Tony studied the relationship between active
participation on Twitter and the professional development of
principals. Tony is active on Twitter (@TonySinanis) and serves
as the founder and co-moderator of #NYedchat. Tony is also the
co-host of the Successful Schools podcast with Dr. Joe
Sanfelippo. Finally, Tony has co-authored two books for Corwin
Press with Joe Sanfelippo: The Power ofBranding: Telling Your
School’s Story and Principal Professional Development: Leading
Learning in the Digital Age.
Dr. Joe Sanfelippo is the Superintendent of the Fall Creek
School District in Fall Creek, WI. Joe holds a BA in Elementary
and Early Childhood Education from St. Norbert College, a MS in
Educational Psychology from the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a MS in Educational Leadership, and a PhD in
Leadership, Learning, and Service from Cardinal Stritch
University. Joe is also an adjunct professor in the Educational
Leadership Department at Viterbo University. Joe has taught
Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 5th Grade. He was also a school
counselor and coach prior to taking on an elementary
principalship in 2005. He has been the Superintendent in Fall
Creek since 2011. Joe co-hosts the Successful Schools Podcast,
and co-authored The Power of Branding-Telling Your School’s Story
and Principal Professional Development: Leading Learning in a
Digital Age. He was selected as one of 117 Future Ready
Superintendents in 2014 by the US Department of Education and
attended a summit at the White House. Joe has been a featured
speaker in multiple states in the areas of Advancing the Use of
Social Media in School Districts, Creating a Culture of Yes,
Professional Growth for Staff, and Organizational and Systems
Change. Go Crickets!
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