More Than A Notion: A Journey in Educational Leadership in the Age of Accountability

by Tyrone D Burton

Overview

Tyrone D. Burton, Ed.D., esteems the Principalship as one of the most rewarding and challenging positions in the vast field of education. It is where the academic rubber meets the educational road of accountability. It is not for the faint of heart or those that lack the passion or desire to serve others through leading. However, in the context of other professions, it is one of the most difficult. As a little boy being raised by a single parent, his mom would often use the phrase "more than a notion" when talking about what he would soon learn were the vicissitudes of life. Over time, Dr. Burton learned that the Principalship is truly more than a notion and leadership is not for the faint of heart. More Than A Notion addresses issues relevant to educational leaders in the age of accountability.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781948145800
Publisher:	Mynd Matters Publishing
Publication date:	04/06/2021
Pages:	138
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author

Tyrone D. Burton, Ed.D., holds a bachelor's degree in Instrumental and Vocal Music Education from Northeast Louisiana State University, a master's degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Louisiana State University, and a doctorate from Seton Hall University in Educational Leadership and Management Policy. He also received an honorary doctorate in Christian Counseling from Louisiana Baptist Theological Seminary.

Dr. Burton served on the superintendent's advisory committee and over his tenure, developed twenty-four educators that advanced to various positions within the local school board and the State Department of Education. He retired from Caddo Parish Schools in 2017 as a Distinguished Principal and was hired by the Rensselaerville Institute, an educational think tank based in Albany, New York. He currently serves as a Turnaround Specialist. He is also the founder and CEO of Passion-Driven Leadership.

More Than A Notion is his first book.

Editorial Reviews

"Education systems are designed to replicate the societies that create them, and zip code is often determinative of student outcomes. In More Than A Notion, Dr. Tyrone Burton provides a path for school leaders to create schools, even Title I schools, designed overcome the many challenges that our students face. As a leader Dr. Burton led his school with passion and compassion and here he provides the blueprint for all school leaders to create schools where students can overcome the odds against them, and succeed." --Nathan Dudley Ed.D, Field Support Liaison District 7,9,12 High Schools Bronx, NY

"This is a must read for ALL school leaders. Dr. Burton is a change agent and has implemented strategies that leaders can use to transform their schools. Now he is sharing the best practices to help school leaders achieve results which will most impact student achievement." --Nicole Houston Johnson, Ed.D, Director, School Turnaround (NY)

"Every building level leader is looking for resources that will help them change the life opportunities for the children and families they serve. I am proud and honored to recommend Dr. Tyrone Burton 's first publication to you. It is research-based and filled with practical experiences that should be considered by Principals at all levels." --Dr. Gerald Dawkins, Sr. Vice President of Superintendent and District Relations for K12 Insight

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