Comments welcome

Now that you are finished reading our blog, comment on what experiences you have with change or try answering one of the questions below. You are sure to earn some turtle points with each comment! :)

Why do the turtles obey the king?

Why does the king feel the need to rule more?

What does it mean to be Mack? To be Yertle?

Are you a Mack, Yertle, or a turtle in the stack?

Describe a good experience you have had with change.

What experience with change has been grief?

Did the change benefit the school, students &/or staff?

Was the change compatible with the school's goals and vision?

Was the change specific and clear?

Did the change have both a short and long-range benefit?

Was the timing right?

Thank you for visiting!

Angelina, Marisa & Wanda

References:

Fullan, M. (2001). Leading in a culture of change. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Fullan, M. (2001). The new meaning of educational change (3rd ed.). New York: Teachers College Press.

Maxwell, J. (1993). Developing the leader within you. Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

Suess, Dr. (1958). Yertle the turtle. New York: Random House.