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- ISBN 9781682539736
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 31 Mar 2025
- Publisher: Harvard Educational Publishing Group
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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A flexible framework that enables school leaders to proactively set up systems and structures that will support equitable responsiveness during crises
In Crisis as Catalyst, Patricia M. Virella uncovers opportunities for school leaders to act as agents of equity and inclusivity during crisis situations. Virella interviewed dozens of school principals across the United States and Puerto Rico, and in this book she shares the key lessons from their experiences with crisis events of all magnitudes, including student mental health emergencies, school elopement, criminal violence, racial harm, natural disasters, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
This insightful work distills this research and more into a framework for equity-oriented crisis leadership in K–12 schools. Virella shows how this adaptable framework, based in foundational tenets such as effective crisis communication, inclusive decision-making, community collaboration, and equitable resource allocation, can strengthen leadership and in turn fortify school communities.
In each chapter, Virella presents a case study of a principal whose crisis experience demonstrates one of the tenets in action. She pairs these narratives with specific leadership strategies and advises leaders to enhance their related skills through professional development, mentorship, and continuous learning. The book’s guided discussion questions will spark conversations among current and aspiring school leaders. Leaders will be inspired to engage in critical self-reflection and to cultivate hope, an equity-oriented mindset, and a willingness to advocate for radical change.
In Crisis as Catalyst, Patricia M. Virella uncovers opportunities for school leaders to act as agents of equity and inclusivity during crisis situations. Virella interviewed dozens of school principals across the United States and Puerto Rico, and in this book she shares the key lessons from their experiences with crisis events of all magnitudes, including student mental health emergencies, school elopement, criminal violence, racial harm, natural disasters, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
This insightful work distills this research and more into a framework for equity-oriented crisis leadership in K–12 schools. Virella shows how this adaptable framework, based in foundational tenets such as effective crisis communication, inclusive decision-making, community collaboration, and equitable resource allocation, can strengthen leadership and in turn fortify school communities.
In each chapter, Virella presents a case study of a principal whose crisis experience demonstrates one of the tenets in action. She pairs these narratives with specific leadership strategies and advises leaders to enhance their related skills through professional development, mentorship, and continuous learning. The book’s guided discussion questions will spark conversations among current and aspiring school leaders. Leaders will be inspired to engage in critical self-reflection and to cultivate hope, an equity-oriented mindset, and a willingness to advocate for radical change.
Patricia M. Virella is an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Montclair State University. Her research focuses on implementing equity-oriented leadership through leader responses, organizational transformation, and preparation. For fifteen years, she was a teacher and urban school principal.
