Lead with Literacy: A Pirate Leader's Guide to Developing a Culture of Readers - Softcover

By Mandy Ellis
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Lead with Literacy: A Pirate Leader's Guide to Developing a Culture of Readers - Softcover
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Mandy Ellis is a Bradley Alum '04 M.A. '07, '12

Readers are leaders. Leaders are readers. Literacy impacts every aspect of life - from schoolwork and test scores to the way we relate to others and to the career paths we and our students pursue. But learning to read and teaching students to read - isn't always easy, which is why the most important tenet of developing a culture of reading in your school is to foster a love of reading. In Lead with Literacy, educator and elementary school principal Mandy Ellis offers practical, immediately actionable, fun ideas and strategies that will deeply embed books, reading, and literacy into your school culture. You'll learn . . . Who should decide which books students should be reading What it takes to create a culture of reading Where books can and should be found in your school Why books need to come with a - no strings attached - policy How to lead the way by sharing what you are reading now Rather than focusing exclusively on Lexile scores and reading levels, Ellis encourages leaders to integrate literacy everywhere. The ultimate goal is to make reading a joy for every member of the school community - starting with the lead reader.

Literacy impacts every aspect of life--from schoolwork and test scores to the way we relate to others and to the career paths we and our students pursue. But learning to read--and teaching students to read--isn't always easy, which is why the most important tenet of developing a culture of reading in your school is to foster a love of reading. In Lead with Literacy, educator and elementary school principal Mandy Ellis offers practical, immediately actionable, fun ideas and strategies that will deeply embed books, reading, and literacy into your school culture. You'll learn . . .

  • Who should decide which books students should be reading
  • What it takes to create a culture of reading
  • Where books can and should be found in your school
  • Why books need to come with a  "no strings attached" policy
  • How to lead the way by sharing what you are reading now  
  • Rather than focusing exclusively on Lexile scores and reading levels, Ellis encourages leaders to integrate literacy everywhere. The ultimate goal is to make reading a joy for every member of the school community--starting with the lead reader.
About the Author
Mandy Ellis is first and foremost a wife and mother with a passion for teaching and learning that is demonstrated in her job as a principal and lead learner. She has served as a special education teacher in grades K-7 and currently serves as an elementary school principal and lead learner .Mandy graduated  with a bachelor's degree in Elementary and Special Education, a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and a master's degree in Educational Leadership and Administration. She has been recognized with several accolades that reaffirm her commitment and dedication to education and leadership.  Her biggest accomplishment is her family. She is the proud wife of Brett and mom to Lydia and Lauren. 

Paperback: 170 pages
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.4 x 9 inches