Piper Lee – författare

It’s time to shift the narrative — teaching should be joyful and teachers can feel successful…even in the face of challenging circumstances.

During a time when many educators are leaving the profession, others have rolled up their sleeves and shined brightly through the challenges and pressures of the tumultuous education landscape. Countless others are just entering the field, eager to contribute and make an impact on the lives of their students. What can we learn from both of these types of teachers? What are the habits we know that enable teachers to be effective no matter the environment? And how do we build and sustain professional and personal practices that help us rise to every challenge? (Because let’s face it… there are a lot of challenges!)

Habits of Resilient Educators answers these questions, providing teachers with the knowledge and tools necessary to develop habits that will create joyful, successful learning environments for themselves and their students.

As a team of eternal optimists, authors Lindsay Prendergast and Piper Lee draw from their vast collective experience and research-based knowledge to show the crucial relationship between teacher well-being and student success. What’s more, they provide a practical framework that teachers can lean on to regain control of their mindset and their practice—despite the many factors outside of their control.

This book helps teachers unlock their full potential by

Exploring the why’s and how’s of nine habits such as collaborating, setting high expectations, using data to drive decisions, prioritizing effectively, and moreProviding on-the-spot reflection boxes, note-catchers, and planning tools—as well as at-a-glance “sounds like/looks like” chartsOffering a format that busy teachers can use personally, with a coach, or in a PLC; choose to focus on just one habit at a time, or do a jigsaw study with colleaguesSharing real-life stories of resilience and adaptation from educators that illustrate and bring each habit to lifeDetailing strategies you can use to navigate classroom challenges and develop a positive learning environment amid the complexities of contemporary education

Whether you’re embarking on a personal growth journey or collaborating with colleagues through mentorship, coaching, or professional learning communities, turn to Habits of Resilient Educators to help you achieve teaching habits that will help you thrive, not just survive.

Build resilience, lead with purpose, and thrive in any challenge.

Education leaders face mounting pressures and unprecedented challenges, with many feeling the strain of constant change and uncertainty. Habits of Resilient Leaders offers a practical framework and proven habits that extend beyond self-care and managerial skills, arming leaders with tools to foster improved well-being, empower their teams, and create a positive impact in their schools and districts.

Addressing the growing attrition rate among K–12 leaders globally, this book provides actionable strategies to cultivate resilience and ensure long-term sustainability in leadership. Key features include

Practical strategies for fostering resilience, maintaining your well-being, and addressing challenges without impacting your healthGuidance for developing habits for boundary-setting, cultivating vision, managing change, and leading with optimism and emotional intelligenceAuthentic examples of habits in action and reflection activities to support implementation

With a focus on personal and professional growth, this must-read guide supports education leaders to rediscover their "why," maintain stability for their teams, and foster thriving environments for students, staff, and their broader communities.

Build a thriving, resilient school community that adapts and succeeds together

School leaders today face a constant tug-of-war between urgent demands and important goals. Managing competing priorities, unexpected disruptions, and staff well-being can be incredibly overwhelming. Leading Resilient Schools shifts the burden of resilience from your individual shoulders to the very fabric of your school. This practical guide shows you how to transform fatigue into collective empowerment by embedding resilience into your vision, culture, and daily systems. You will explore essential topics like building trust, fostering collective efficacy, and aligning instructional leadership to navigate uncertainty with confidence.

Key features include:

Actionable strategies to cultivate psychological safety and relational trustResearch-grounded frameworks to strengthen collective teacher efficacyPractical tools and reflection prompts for sensemaking and shared ownership

Education leaders will learn how to move beyond merely surviving challenges to intentionally designing human-centered learning environments. Ultimately, students will benefit from a cohesive, agile community where they feel supported and are fully equipped to learn and flourish.