Supertendent's Suggested Readings Lists

Superintendent's Reading List

Below is a list of reading materials suggested by the superintendent that provide valuable information about parent/child academic support, instruction and self-development.

Superintendent Marcus Newsome recommends these books:

"Sheltered Content Instruction: Teaching English Language Learners with Diverse Abilities" by Jana Echevarria and Anne Graves
"Children with Limited English: Teaching Strategies for the Regular Classroom" by Ellen Kottler and Jeffery L. Kottler
"Teaching English Language Learners K-12" by Jerry Jesness
EverythingESL.net
"Classroom Instruction that works with English Language Learners"
by Jane D. Hill and Kathleen M. Flynn
"The Effectiveness of Instructional Issues, Theories, Models and Strategies for Mainstreamed English Second Language Students"
Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium Report — August 2005
“Acres of Diamonds” by Russell H. Conwell, 1921
“Born to Win” by Muriel James and Dorothy Jongeward, 1971
“Building Engaged Schools: Getting the Most Out of America’s Classrooms” by Gary Gordon, 2006
“Coaching for Performance” by John Whitmore, 1992
“Developing the Leader Within You” by John C. Maxwell, 1993
“Flipping the Switch: Unleash the Power of Personal Accountability Using the QBQ!” by John G. Miller, 2006
“QBQ! The Question Behind the Question” by John G. Miller, 2004
“Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story” by Ben Carson, 1990
“Failure Is Not an Option: Six Principles That Guide Student Achievement in High-Performing Schools” by Alan M. Blankstein and Michael Fullan, 2004
“From Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t” by Jim Collins, 2002
“The Last Dropout: Stop the Epidemic!” by Bill Milliken, 2007
“Caring Enough to Lead: How Reflective Thought Leads to Moral Leadership” by Leonard O. Pellicer, 2003
“50 Success Classics Collection” by Tom Butler-Bowdon, 2006
“On Becoming a Leader” by Warren Bennis, 1989
“How I Raised Myself From Failure to Success in Selling” by Frank Bettger, 1947
“How to Have Power and Confidence in Dealing With People” by Les Giblin, 1956
“How to Be Rich” by John Paul Getty, 1961
“Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way” by Robin Gerber, 2003
“Lessons Learned: Shaping Relationships and the Culture of the Workplace” by Roland S. Barth, 2003
“Maximum Achievement” by Brian Tracy, 1993
“My Life and Work” by Henry Ford, 1922
“On Common Ground: The Power of Professional Learning Communities” by Robert Eaker, Richard P. DuFour and Rebecca Burnette, 1998
“Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki, 1997
“Jack: Straight From the Gut” by Jack Welch, 2001
“Take Time for Your Life” by Cheryl Richardson, 1998
“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R Covey, 1989
“The 360 Degree Leader” by John C. Maxwell, 2005
“The Fred Factor” by Mark Sanborn, 2004
“The One Minute Manager” by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson, 1981
“The Power of Full Engagement” by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz, 2003
“The Spirit to Serve” by J.W. Marriott Jr., 1997
“The Moral Imperative of School Leadership” by Michael Fullan, 2003
“The Way to Wealth” by Benjamin Franklin, 1758
“The Wealth and Poverty of Nations” by David Landes, 1998
“Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson, 1998
“Whatever It Takes: How Professional Learning Communities Respond When Kids Don’t Learn” by Richard DuFour, Robert Eaker, Rebecca DuFour and Gayle Karhanek, 2004
“The Official Guide to Success: Tom Hopkins’ Personal Success Program” by Tom Hopkins, 1982




		Superintendent's Reading List Below is a list of reading materials suggested by the superintendent that provide valuable information about parent/child academic support, instruction and self-development. Superintendent Marcus Newsome recommends these books: "Sheltered Content Instruction: Teaching English Language Learners with Diverse Abilities" by Jana Echevarria and Anne Graves "Children with Limited English: Teaching Strategies for the Regular Classroom" by Ellen Kottler and Jeffery L. Kottler "Teaching English Language Learners K-12" by Jerry Jesness EverythingESL.net "Classroom Instruction that works with English Language Learners" by Jane D. Hill and Kathleen M. Flynn "The Effectiveness of Instructional Issues, Theories, Models and Strategies for Mainstreamed English Second Language Students" Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium Report — August 2005 “Acres of Diamonds” by Russell H. Conwell, 1921 “Born to Win” by Muriel James and Dorothy Jongeward, 1971 “Building Engaged Schools: Getting the Most Out of America’s Classrooms” by Gary Gordon, 2006 “Coaching for Performance” by John Whitmore, 1992 “Developing the Leader Within You” by John C. Maxwell, 1993 “Flipping the Switch: Unleash the Power of Personal Accountability Using the QBQ!” by John G. Miller, 2006 “QBQ! The Question Behind the Question” by John G. Miller, 2004 “Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story” by Ben Carson, 1990 “Failure Is Not an Option: Six Principles That Guide Student Achievement in High-Performing Schools” by Alan M. Blankstein and Michael Fullan, 2004 “From Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t” by Jim Collins, 2002 “The Last Dropout: Stop the Epidemic!” by Bill Milliken, 2007 “Caring Enough to Lead: How Reflective Thought Leads to Moral Leadership” by Leonard O. Pellicer, 2003 “50 Success Classics Collection” by Tom Butler-Bowdon, 2006 “On Becoming a Leader” by Warren Bennis, 1989 “How I Raised Myself From Failure to Success in Selling” by Frank Bettger, 1947 “How to Have Power and Confidence in Dealing With People” by Les Giblin, 1956 “How to Be Rich” by John Paul Getty, 1961 “Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way” by Robin Gerber, 2003 “Lessons Learned: Shaping Relationships and the Culture of the Workplace” by Roland S. Barth, 2003 “Maximum Achievement” by Brian Tracy, 1993 “My Life and Work” by Henry Ford, 1922 “On Common Ground: The Power of Professional Learning Communities” by Robert Eaker, Richard P. DuFour and Rebecca Burnette, 1998 “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki, 1997 “Jack: Straight From the Gut” by Jack Welch, 2001 “Take Time for Your Life” by Cheryl Richardson, 1998 “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R Covey, 1989 “The 360 Degree Leader” by John C. Maxwell, 2005 “The Fred Factor” by Mark Sanborn, 2004 “The One Minute Manager” by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson, 1981 “The Power of Full Engagement” by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz, 2003 “The Spirit to Serve” by J.W. Marriott Jr., 1997 “The Moral Imperative of School Leadership” by Michael Fullan, 2003 “The Way to Wealth” by Benjamin Franklin, 1758 “The Wealth and Poverty of Nations” by David Landes, 1998 “Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson, 1998 “Whatever It Takes: How Professional Learning Communities Respond When Kids Don’t Learn” by Richard DuFour, Robert Eaker, Rebecca DuFour and Gayle Karhanek, 2004 “The Official Guide to Success: Tom Hopkins’ Personal Success Program” by Tom Hopkins, 1982
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