Leading from the Trenches

Leading from the Trenches assists principals in building their own capacity to become true instructional leaders in their school. Filled with advice and insights, it will transform a principal from school manager to instructional leader. Principals will also learn how to focus on being a leader while building the leadership capacity of everyone.

Stephen V. Newton is a distinguished educator and leader with over twenty years of experience in education. His success with improving instruction and achievement for students led to his selection as Wyoming principal of the year. He now partners with districts nationwide to improve instruction for students.

Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Surveying the Landscape Chapter 2: Exploring the Trenches Chapter 3: Self-Assessing Available Resources Chapter 4: Identifying the Problems Chapter 5: Nurturing Untapped Potential Chapter 6: Leading the Reluctant Chapter 7: Enlisting Others into Shared Leadership Chapter 8: Creating Productive Space within the Trench Chapter 9: Living In the Trenches About the Author