Heartleader
A Trauma-Responsive Approach to Teaching, Leading, and Building Communities
Heartleader: (härt-lē-dәr) noun,
- a person who has built a compassionate, empathetic, authentic sense of themself in order to intentionally love, guide, and empower all aspects of a school community.
- a person who believes that love in education is the first and most valuable lesson one can give or receive.
- a person who seeks only to lead, live, and learn with love as their guiding syllabus.
From the moment you become part of a school community, it’s all about authentic relationships; all about authentic love.
Heartleader begins with an origin story and becomes a trauma-responsive, K-12 field guide for safeguarding students, supporting and training school staff, and empowering community relationships.
What People are Saying
"The writing style is both engaging and accessible, making it suitable for a wide audience. Matthew has a knack for distilling complex concepts into digestible nuggets of wisdom. The prose is not only informative but also inspiring, urging readers to embrace the challenges of leadership and determination."
Carey Kelley
"This has been a great book so far. I can’t wait to utilize what I learn to enhance my leadership skills with a trauma-informed lens."
Kelsey Sorenson
"This book changed how I examine my role in my school and classroom as an educator. His blend of personal struggles, trauma and storytelling combined with his leadership, skill and reflective writing changed my entire viewpoint. I learned from his book to transform my classroom into that of a HeartLeader."
Sean Leavy
About the author
Dr. Matthew J. Bowerman is a school administrator and trauma-responsive education expert with over 25 years in public education; he is also a published author, researcher, national speaker, and trainer. In addition to his educational work, Dr. Bowerman is also a professional director, actor, singer, dancer, as well as an Emmy and CINE award–winning writer and director for the educational short BusSTOP. His book, Heartleader: Trauma-Responsive, Healing-Centered Education, is available at www.teachergoals.com/heartleader.
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