Bonita (Bonnie) Drolet is the coauthor of the best seller, Building Teams, Building People which she wrote with her husband, Thomas Harvey. Together, Drolet and Harvey have created a dynamic consulting business, Management by Design. Deborah Turner is director of curriculum and instruction K-12, for the largest land area district in California.
Building a Bridge to Success provides a clear path that will drive instructional leaders towards great success. You will instantly identify with each principal's story as they grapple with their daily challenges. Simply said, if you only buy one book this year, let this be the one. -- Tom Baumgarten, assistant superintendent, Morongo Unified School District, Twentynine Palms, California I loved the book! It clearly defines the leadership behaviors necessary for today's principals. My principals love the short self-assessments and strategies described in detail for each essential behavior. We have made plans to use the book as our guide for the next year, as we explore these elements of effective leadership one by one. -- Donna Libutti, superintendent designee, Central School District, Rancho Cucamonga, California This handbook is a most useful guide for both practicing and aspiring school principals who want a positive leadership experience. Research is supported by practical and straightforward strategies for leading a school to success alongside supportive stakeholders-the very best way to lead! -- Conni Campbell, professor of education, Point Loma Nazarene University, Point Loma, California This book is a hands-on opportunity to change and move your school towards success. I appreciate the practical application strategies and suggestions that can be implemented now. Building a Bridge to Success helps all instructional leaders have a to-do list for success at their school. An engaging read, with simple yet excellent activities to initiate immediately, this book doesn't make you wait for leadership success. Use this book, and it is yours now! -- C. McVay, principal, Palm Vista Elementary School, Twentynine Palms, California