Publications
A message from Tom: As playwright Edward Albee said, “I write to know what I am thinking.” When I write, my thinking is clearer and my decisions are better because I’ve had to conceptualize how to present my thoughts to others. My hope is that my articles, columns, and books have helped other educators grow and learn too.
Below you will find some of Tom’s most relevant and popular publications.
Create awareness, facilitate collegiality, and develop staff members’ social-emotional learning
Published in the NAESP Website
The Case for Teaching Human Literacy
The Five Success Skills Every Student Should Master
Published in Education Week, Commentary
In an era of rancor and polarization, let's foster empathy in our schools.
Published in Educational Leadership® Magazine, The Principal Connection
Is it time for a reality check on how well you communicate?
Published in Educational Leadership® Magazine, The Principal Connection
It takes thick skin, clarity, compliments, and grit.
Published in Educational Leadership® Magazine, The Principal Connection
The little things may be the most important.
What Would a Visitor to Your School See?
Published in Educational Leadership® Magazine, The Principal Connection
Guidance and transparency lead to meaningful meetings.
Group Effectiveness Is No Accident
Published in Educational Leadership® Magazine, The Principal Connection
What can we learn from how leaders work in extreme circumstances?
Leadership Lessons from the South Pole
Published in Educational Leadership® Magazine, The Principal Connection
Faculty meetings should be learning meetings!
What If Faculty Meetings Were Voluntary?
Published in Education Week, Commentary
How well we prioritize is a key to success.
Published in Educational Leadership® Magazine, The Principal Connection
Diversity is a key aspect of health and safety.
Why You Need A Diversity Champion
Published in Educational Leadership® Magazine, The Principal Connection
There are many ways to be smart.
Published in Educational Leadership® Magazine, The Principal Connection
How we responded to a tragedy.
Published in Educational Leadership® Magazine, The Principal Connection
Do you see that problem?
Published in Educational Leadership® Magazine, The Principal Connection
It’s not enough to provide good service
Published in Educational Leadership® Magazine, The Principal Connection
What’s the message from the halls and walls?
Published in Educational Leadership® Magazine, The Principal Connection
We will all hit the wall!
Published in Educational Leadership® Magazine, The Principal Connection
What’s important?
Published in Educational Leadership® Magazine, The Principal Connection