Understanding and growing internal capacities—cognitive, emotional, self-to-self, and self-to-others—is central to the growth and development of education leaders, wherever they are in their careers. Drago-Severson deftly interweaves theory and practice to help individuals develop these capacities and become more effective and engaging leaders. By investing in our leaders and their development, we improve the learning experiences for all who enter our schools. — Ed Dieterle, senior program officer for research, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Drago-Severson maintains that for schools to be places of academic excellence for students, they must first be places of academic excellence for educators. This book is a blueprint for improving the talents and capacities of our teachers and school leaders—the key to improving outcomes for children. — Deanna Burney, executive director, Leading by Learning, LLC

This book speaks so thoughtfully to the myriad ways in which school leaders may become active makers of their school communities. It takes very seriously the art and craft of adult development by offering practical strategies and approaches to building educational communities filled with possibility, deep learning, and hope. — Richard Ackerman, professor of educational leadership, University of Maine, College of Education and Human Development, and facilitator, Center for Courage and Renewal

Eleanor Drago-Severson’s Helping Educators Grow is an ideal read for any educator, 
whether at the secondary or collegiate level, who aspires to create an environment that facilitates and supports leadership development. This book is unique in that it emphasizes the importance of developing one’s own abilities needed to teach, learn and lead in the field of education. — JoEllen Tharp, National Association for College Admission Counseling