Revolutionizing Character Education: Empowering Personalized Flourishing Through Autonomy-Driven, Student-Centered Character Interventions

by Zekeriya Yuksel, Ashton Sigler (Illustrator)

Overview

This third book in the series-the first book: It Is Possible, the second book: Practice-Measure-Align-Practice-offers a fresh, actionable framework for transforming character education by placing autonomy, intrinsic motivation, and student voice at its core. Grounded in the principles of Self-Determination Theory, the Jubilee Centre's framework, and Character.org's 11 Principles, it introduces a leveled intervention model designed to nurture personalized flourishing and meaningful character growth for every student. The book also showcases one of the School of Science and Technology Academy's most impactful best practices.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798989987429
Publisher:	SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Publication date:	03/24/2025
Series:	SST'S CHARACTER JOURNEY
Pages:	94
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.19(d)

About the Author

Zekeriya Yuksel serves as the Senior Director of Audit at the School of Science and Technology (SST). Graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Physics Education from the Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara, Turkey, in 1993, he continued his academic journey by earning a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership from North American University in Houston, Texas.

With over thirty (30) years of rich educational experience, including more than a decade in administrative roles, Zekeriya has been a dedicated presence in the charter school movement for twenty-five(25) years. He recently graduated with a Master of Arts in Character Education from the University of Birmingham's Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues and is deeply committed to creating holistic learning environments.

Since 2018, Zekeriya has been leading the implementation of Character.org's 11 Principles across the School of Science and Technology. Under his guidance, seven (7) SST Schools have achieved the esteemed recognition as the National School of Character. In 2022, his leadership also resulted in one (1) SST District being honored as the National District of Character.

The impact extends further as SST Discovery District proudly holds the distinction of being a Lone Star District of the Lone Star State for 2022, 2023, and 2024 proudly carrying the prestige of the National District of Character designation. Moreover, twenty-one (21) SST Practices, dedicated to supporting students' character development, have garnered international acclaim as Promising Practices by Character.org.

Zekeriya Yuksel's leadership exemplifies a commitment to character education, positively impacting both the School of Science and Technology and the broader educational community.