Regenerating Education as a Living System

Kristen M. Snyder is a Professor of Quality Management at Mid Sweden University and an Associate professor in Education. Her international research and publications in quality management and school development have contributed to understanding the complexities of leading change in a global age, and how leaders can develop internal practices to support sustainable organizational development that is adaptive to customer needs and society. Karolyn J. Snyder, Retired Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of South Florida, and President of the International School Connection, Inc. Over 55 years she worked in 40 different countries to promote Systems Thinking for Education, and the preparation of students during their schooling years to become competent and caring global citizens. Dr. Snyder is also responsible for the publication of six books and over 300 other publications

Series Editor Introduction, Jeffrey Glanz

Foreword: Anneli Rautiainen

Preface: Kristen M. Snyder and Karolyn J. Snyder

Editor’s Introduction: Kristen M. Snyder and Karolyn J. Snyder

Chapter 1: Systems Thinking in Curriculum Development in Finland: Irmeli Halinen

Chapter 2: Leadership Preparation for Sustainable Schooling: Michele Acker-Hocevar

Chapter 3: Principal Networking for School Sustainability: Renee Sedlack, David Scanga, Tammy Berryhill, and Claudia Steinacker

Chapter 4: System Thinking Training and School District Transformation: John Mann

Chapter 5: Toward a Human Networked School: A Natural Energy System: Karolyn J. Snyder

Chapter 6: The Magic of Esprit de Corps: Isn’t Really Magic: John Fitzgerald

Chapter 7: (Re)imagined Teacher Learning and Improvement with Systems Thinking: Corbett Prep and Its “Culture of Fit”: Helen M. HaziChapter 8: Complexity Thinking as a Way of Living to Develop Sustainable Schooling: Elaine C. Sullivan and John Fitzgerald

Chapter 9: Storytelling as a Strategic Leadership Tool: Kristen M. Snyder

About the Editors and Contributors