101 Stunts for Principals to Inspire Student Achievement

A fun and functional guide for school leaders who want to encourage and inspire student achievement, this book offers 101 "stunts" to copy, accompanied by case studies that will make the stunts come to life. Frank Sennett guides the teacher through choosing a stunt, involving the whole school in the process, and finally, carrying out the stunt successfully. He scores each "stunt" in a variety of ways so that teachers can easily see what fits in with what they want their students to achieve. In addition, he ties "stunts" to specific discipline areas. 101 Stunts for Principals to Inspire Student Achievement is a great reference and a kick-start for teachers looking for creative ways to be a part of the achievement process.

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction: Take the Motivational Stunt Challenge 1. Stunt Pros: Making the Case for Motivational Stunts 2. Set Up for Success: How to Lay the Groundwork for a Successful Motivational Stunt 3. Silly Suggestions, Boffo Blueprints, and Idiotic Ideas: 101 Stunts That Will Motivate Your Students to New Academic Heights 4. Don′t Try This at School: How to Avoid a Stunt Gone Wrong 5. Alert the Media: How to Generate Positive Press for Your Stunt References

About the Author :
Frank Sennett earned his fiction MFA from the University of Montana, and now teaches in the UCLA Extension Writers’ Program. He served as editor of the K-12 journal Curriculum Review for a decade. His other Corwin Press books are 101 Stunts for Principals to Inspire Student Achievement and 400 Quotable Quotes from the World’s Leading Educators.

Review :
This is an excellent book to use as a quick reference to help brainstorm creative ideas to inspire students. I enjoyed the fun conversational style of writing, the sense of humor, but also well thought out structure, thorough planning, and that everything was linked to academic improvement. Contrary to popular belief, school can be fun. Frank Sennett′s motivational stunts provide examples that make learning an enjoyable experience. These humorous suggestions challenge and encourage students to succeed. Principals can choose a stunt level that they are comfortable with and go from there. Let the adventure begin! Hard work is the engine that drives my students to success, but it is the fun we have together that fuels the tank. 101 Stunts for Principals to Inspire Student Achievement is the fuel that will help power my students to even higher levels of achievement. “I find this book to be comprehensive, helpful, and a creative tool for educators.”