About Peter DeWitt
Peter DeWitt (Ed.D) is a former K-5 teacher (11 years) and principal (8 years). He runs workshops and provides keynotes nationally and internationally focusing on collaborative leadership, fostering inclusive school climates, and connected learning. Within North America, his work has been adopted at the state level, university level, and he works with numerous districts and school boards. He is the author of 5 books including Collaborative Leadership: 6 Influences That Matter Most (Corwin Press), School Climate: Leading with Collective Efficacy (Corwin Press), and Coach It Further: Using the Art of Coaching to Improve School Leadership (Corwin Press).
Recent Comments
As a current HS teacher, I really appreciate this post. I'm fortunate to work for a principal now who trusts me and let's me "do my thing" in the classroom. That alone makes the school environment, for me, much more pleasurable...I know no one is looking over my back and I'm free to do what I believe is best for the students in my classroom.
Thank you Blake. I appreciate the comment. I'm glad to read that your principal is supportive. Every teacher should have the opportunity to work in a supportive school climate.