Books

 BOOKS

#OwnYourEpic is a culmination of stories and experiences from the perspective of a high school teacher turned principal. Through these stories and experiences, Dr. Jay Dostal shares the leadership lessons he has learned. While his perspective is from the vantage point of an educational administrator, #OwnYourEpic is relatable to all people who are ready to challenge themselves to be vulnerable and real so they can begin to own their epic. Through storytelling, readers are challenged to read, reflect, and write their own stories and experiences in the hope they will develop, write, and share their epic with others. Anyone can tell stories, but writing them down and reflecting on what you have learned from them is the act of taking ownership. By the end of the book, readers will be well on their way to writing their own epic story. #OwnYourEpic: Leadership Lessons in Owning Your Voice and Your Story can be purchased HERE.

Value Added Feedback is the answer to the repetitive and monotonous problem of trying to provide value to the teacher evaluation process. It is a model that provides a road map for building level administrators to begin the process of having meaningful interactions with teachers that are focused on reflection and growth. The 6 Phase Value Added Feedback Model can work in conjunction with any evaluation tool that school districts subscribe to. The model takes the mundane task of writing lengthy teacher observations to engaging teachers in the process of continuous improvement. Value Added Feedback: A School Administrator's Guide to Helping Teachers Grow in the Evaluation Process can be purchased on Amazon HERE.