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It’s All About
Leadership

Whether you’re seasoned in business but feeling burned out, or you’ve lost your spark and enthusiasm, this book will help reignite that passion.

Murry J. Schekman

About The Book

If you're looking to develop your leadership repertoire and navigate daily challenges in your environment, or if you feel your leadership isn't having the desired impact on others, All About Leadership is the ultimate guide you need. This book offers practical solutions for overcoming obstacles in both schools and organizations. Murry J. Schekman brings his wealth of experience as a teacher, principal, and mentor to provide insightful strategies for tackling these challenges. Don’t miss out on the lifelong lessons found in It’s All About Leadership—available now on Amazon! This book will be a foundation for the training of school staff, district staff and other organizations who are looking to provide effective leadership training with purpose and enthusiasm. Key themes of different staff development opportunities are listed below. Please contact us to express your interest or ask any questions. Thank you.

Enhancing School Culture

Building Community Connections / Community Engagement
Developing Meaningful Lessons e.g. Interdisciplinary
Systematic Counseling Support
Counselors As Leaders

Other themes that can be part of the School Culture training or apart as individual training themes

Structuring Secondary Schools
Community Engagement
Leadership Roles for Classified

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It’s All About Leadership

About Murry J Schekman

Murry J Schekman just finished a stint as the Interim Superintendent of Schools of the Pajaro Valley USD, a district of 15,000 students with a large English Learner population, 34 schools, 82% of students living in poverty, 17% having special needs, and 10% identified as migrant students and a staff of 2442. This final job in his career capped a 40-year career in the world of K- 12 and instruction at SJSU. His intent is to capture the essence of effective leadership with real stories – successes and failures on the job and show the link to research-based practices.

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Testimonials

Murry Schekman has provided insight and experience to his students and the faculty at San Jose State University during his time as a senior lecturer in the College of Education. His book provides practical, valuable and specific ideas for school counselors and leaders at all levels of the K-12 school system. His vast experience combined with the research included herein are valuable assets for anyone interested in expanding their understanding of teaching, counselling and leading at the K-12 level.

Lorri M. Capizzi, Ed.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Counselor Education San Jose State University

Murry Schekman’s ‘It’s All About Leadership in Schools’ offers a compelling look at effective educational leadership through a blend of personal anecdotes and research. Schekman uses his extensive experience to guide current and aspiring leaders on fostering authentic, supportive and uplifting school environments. For anyone serving students, this book offers inspiration and practical advice to reinvigorate our passion and impact in education.

Dr. Faris Sabbah

Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Schools

Murry Schekman — a wise and seasoned leader of California schools and districts — speaks with clarity and insight on how to motivate teachers and nurture students. This intimate and inspiring guide to education leadership blends Schekman’s rich experience with novel methods for lifting school. This compact book is a must read for current and future school leaders.

Dr. Bruce Fuller

Professor Emeritus, University of California, Berkeley Author of When Schools Work, Organizing Locally and Standardized Childhood