What makes a great educational leader? In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Lisa Hassler sits down with her mentor and dissertation chair, Dr. Carla Sparks, to explore how professors shape the next generation of school leaders through resonant, research-driven mentorship.
Dr. Sparks, Program Director of Educational Leadership at National Louis University, shares insights from her work in emotional intelligence, neuroscience, and systems leadership. She also reflects on her experiences launching single-gender public middle schools in Florida, and discusses her inspirational book, Be the Manatee—a guide to leading with calm, strength, and authenticity.
🔎 Topics covered:
-The power of resonant leadership in shaping educational practice
-How mentorship and modeling influence future school principals and superintendents
-Lessons learned from single-gender education initiatives
-How Be the Manatee encourages leaders to stay grounded, wise, and authentic
-The importance of staying a learner as a leader
If you believe in leading with both heart and mind, this conversation will inspire and energize you.
To learn more about Be the Manatee and Dr. Carla Sparks' leadership philosophy, visit https://a.co/d/9rKRMc4 or ask for the book at your favorite bookseller.
