Raise Her Up: Stories And Lessons From Women In International Educational Leadership (A Collection Of Inspiring Real Life Stories To Empower Women In International School Leadership Positions)

Raise Her Up: Stories and Lessons From Women in International Educational Leadership (A collection of inspiring real life stories to empower women in international school leadership positions)

Review "Raise Her Up is a must-read for any woman in educational leadership. I connected deeply to the experiences of these amazing educators and the lessons they learned. I plan to share the stories and implement the self-reflection strategies with my all-female leadership team." --Margaret Meadows, Principal, Brazosport Independent School District, Freeport, Texas "I found myself immersed in each leadership journey. This book allows readers to challenge themselves and others in educational leadership so that we may continuously work to raise her up!" ----Jafeth E. Sanchez, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, University of Nevada, Reno "Raise Her Up inspires women in educational leadership to stand in their own empowerment while providing a safe space to build self-awareness through reflection and connection." ----Aisha Thomas, Principal, Zach Elementary School, Fort Collins, Colorado "Raise Her Up weaves together the personal stories of ten women leaders in education along with practical strategies and tools for reflection and growth--inspiring and empowering!" ----Marlena Minkos, PhD, Educational Consultant, LEARN, New London, Connecticut Product Description In the male-dominated echelon of educational leadership, many women feel alone in their struggle to succeed. This anthology presents a collection of powerful stories written by women whose backgrounds are as diverse as their leadership roles. Readers will discover a sense of community among the pages, as well as practical guidance on how to develop the skills and character to achieve success. Readers will: Learn about the challenges women leaders face in international education. Study the real-life experiences of 10 women leaders and analyze the lessons learned from each unique story. Gain self-reflection exercises and strategies to identify areas of growth. Feel inspired to overcome gender barriers and pursue ongoing professional development. Receive reproducible tools and templates to reinforce learning and self-reflection. Contents: Chapter 1: On Commitment and Empowerment--Elsa 's Story Chapter 2: On Embracing Control and Knowing Your Worth--Michelle 's Story Chapter 3: On Resilience and Courage--Debra 's Story Chapter 4: On Imposter Syndrome and the Problem With Titles--Kimberly 's Story Chapter 5: On Getting Unstuck and Redefining Success--Aleasha 's Story Chapter 6: On Building Relationships and Blazing Trails--Pauline 's Story Chapter 7: On Learning Self-Care--Francesca 's Story Chapter 8: On the Benefits of Persistence and the Importance of Timing--Maya 's Story Chapter 9: On Defying Limits and Leading From the Heart--Suzette 's Story Chapter 10: Bringing It All Together About the Author Debra E. Lane, EdD, has been an educator for more than thirty years, as a teacher and administrator in the United States and abroad. She has led several schools as principal, including Shanghai American School, one of the world