W h it a k e r What Great Teachers Do W h a 14 Things That Matter Most t G Second ediTion r e a Todd Whitaker t T e a c In the second edition of this renowned book, you will find h pearls of wisdom, heartfelt advice, and inspiration from e one of the nation’s leading authorities on staff motivation, r s teacher leadership, and principal effectiveness. With wit D and understanding, Todd Whitaker describes the beliefs, o behaviors, attitudes, and interactions of great teachers and explains what they do differently. —Also Available from Eye On Education— 1 7 T h in g s T h a t M a What Great Principals Study Guide: 50 Ways to Improve Dealing With tte Do Differently What Great Teachers Student Behavior Difficult Parents r M 18 Things That Matter Do Differently Simple Solutions to And With Parents In o Most (2nd edition) 17 Things That Matter Complex Challenges Difficult Situations st Most (2nd edition) Todd Whitaker Annette L. 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Frrclm1ce F.ditori<Il Services Cover Designer; Dave Strauss, 3Told Design Job Name: 584748 PDF Page: txt_577528.p2.pdf Also Available from EYE ON EDUCATION Study Guide: What Great Teachers Do Differently (2nd edition) Todd Whitaker & Beth Whitaker What Great Principals Do Differently: Eighteen Things That Matter Most (2nd edition) Todd Whitaker 50 Ways to Improve Student Behavior: Simple Solutions to Complex Challenges Annette L. Breaux & Todd Whitaker Study Guide: 50 Ways to Improve Student Behavior Annette L. Breaux & Todd Whitaker Seven Simple Secrets: What the BEST Teachers Know and Do! Annette L. Breaux & Todd Whitaker Study Guide: Seven Simple Secrets Annette L. Breaux, Todd Whitaker, & Nancy Satterfield Dealing With Difficult Parents: And With Parents In Difficult Situations Todd Whitaker & Douglas J. Fiore Teaching Matters: Motivating and Inspiring Yourself Todd Whitaker & Beth Whitaker Great Quotes for Great Educators Todd Whitaker & Dale Lumpa Teaching Matters: Motivating and Inspiring Yourself Todd Whitaker & Beth Whitaker Job Name: 583169 PDF Page: txt_577528.p3.pdf This page intentionally left blank Job Name: 583169 PDF Page: txt_577528.p4.pdf Dedication This book is dedicated to my favorite teachers, who are my three children: Katherine, Madeline, and Harrison. Watching them grow and shar- ing life with them has taught me more than I ever dreamed possible. Job Name: 583169 PDF Page: txt_577528.p5.pdf This page intentionally left blank Job Name: 583169 PDF Page: txt_577528.p6.pdf About the Author Recognized as a leading presenter in the field of education, Dr. Todd Whitaker has been fortunate to be able to blend his passion with his career. His message about the importance of teaching has resonated with hundreds of thousands of educa- tors around the world. Todd is a professor of educational lead- ership at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. He has pursued his love of education by researching and studying effective teachers and principals. Early in his career, Todd taught mathematics and coached basketball in Missouri. He then served as a principal at the middle school, junior high, and high school levels. He was also a middle school coordinator in charge of staffing, curriculum, and technology for the opening of new middle schools. One of the nation’s leading authorities on staff motivation, teacher leadership, and principal effectiveness, Todd has writ- ten more than twenty books, including the second edition of What Great Principals Do Differently. Other titles include 50 Ways to Improve Student Behavior, Teaching Matters, The Ball, 7 Simple Secrets, Motivating & Inspiring Teachers, and Dealing with Difficult Parents. Todd is married to Beth, also a former teacher and principal, who is a professor of Elementary Education at Indiana State University. They are the parents of Katherine, Madeline, and Harrison. vii Job Name: 583169 PDF Page: txt_577528.p7.pdf This page intentionally left blank Job Name: 583169 PDF Page: txt_577528.p8.pdf Acknowledgments I would like to thank Celia Bohannon for her outstanding work in editing the original manuscript. Her ability to make sense of my grammar while keeping the heart of the book is a special gift. I would also like to give a special thanks to my publisher, Mr. Robert Sickles. His support, energy, and confidence have enabled me to remain true to myself and helped me share my vision with fellow educators. And to Beth, my wife: Your continual love and support help me to be a better person than I could ever have been without you. ix Job Name: 583169 PDF Page: txt_577528.p9.pdf