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by Courtney Orzel (Author), Katelyn Kwasney (Author)
Leadership is not easily defined because it is rooted in human qualities and characteristics. Education is a people-driven profession, yet there is a beauty of balancing technical leadership with adaptive leadership, which is no easy task. There is no "rule book" to leadership; however, this book is to learn about being "unsupervised" and how new age leadership can create stability and enhance professionalism throughout an ever changing educational environment. Unsupervised Leadership is a practical, tangible, entertaining and REAL way of assessing yourself as a leader, while building your confidence, facing your fears, and elevating others around you.
Author Biography
Dr. Courtney Orzel is the Associate Director for Professional Development for the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA) and has held positions as a superintendent, middle school principal, assistant principal, and teacher. Dr. Orzel has been honored with national recognition from AASA as a finalist for the Women in Leadership Award and leads the IASA SuperWomen initiative in Illinois. She was named IASA's South Cook Superintendent of Distinction in 2020 and currently leads workshops, keynotes, and administrators; academies reaching thousands of educators across the country and is the co-host of the top 10% rated education podcast, Unsupervised Leadership.
Kate Koch is the principal of River Valley School and has held positions as a principal, assistant principal, and teacher. She regularly presents to aspiring principals in the field and has been highlighted as an Educator to Watch through North Central Education Department. Kate is the co-host of the top 10% rated education podcast, Unsupervised Leadership.
