Impact To Influence: Pathway Portraits of Risk-takers, Rule-Breakers, and Changemakers

This special bookchat with author Jed Stefanowicz, was so much fun. Any time we can connect with our professional learning network (PLN) and find ways to inspire each other, we can count that as a win. Jed’s newest release, Impact To Influence: Pathway Portraits of Risk-takers, Rule-Breakers, and Changemakers is a project with that in mind.

Jed conducted 20 interviews with a diverse group of educators and leaders who inspired him. He wrote about these interviews and calls them portraits. Each portrait includes an in-depth summary and a QR code so the reader can also watch/listen to the original conversation. I really hope Jed starts a podcast because these interviews were wonderful!

Are You a Risk-Taker, Rule-Breaker or Changemaker?

This is a question that Jed asked each person during their conversation. When I asked this question to Dr. Kalise Wornum, she explained that she is all three in her work to help districts embrace and implement true diversity, equity, and inclusion iniatives. Her portrait and purpose showcase how she helps educators heal and de-center themselves. If you are scratching your head wondering how that works, check out our bookchat or get the book! Not everyone can lead in this way!

After talking to this group, I believe that the leaders featured in Impact To Influence truly embrace these three characteristics.

Suan Koch shared that earlier that day, one of her students, who is nonverbal, excitedly verbalized the bird he had chosen during an outside education class. Suan advocates for these outside classes as a teaching and learning partner. It’s no wonder she was Vermont Teacher of The Year!

Dr. Frank Rudnesky decided to become a teacher after he started substituting over twenty years ago, even though his own educational experience had been disappointing. His professional magician talents and his contagious energy have helped him reach and impact many lives as educator and administrator.

Grab Impact to Influence

Will you be at ISTELive in Philly? SpacesEDU is having a book signing featuring Jed and Impact To Influence on June 26th at 11am at Booth #2157. During that time, they’ll be gifiting this book to the first 20 people who come to their booth. I’ll be there, too!!

Not at ISTELive? Grab the Kindle or Paperback on Amazon.

Thank You, SpacesEDU

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