Leading with Heart and Soul

“An insightful and topical expedition of the resilience and dedication of educators throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Leading with Heart and Soul shares the remarkable achievements of teachers to overcome unprecedented challenges and inequities, along with valuable insights into the future of education leadership."
—Sito Narcisse, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, Louisiana

“Heartfelt, thought provoking and deeply reflective, Irvin Scott literally pours his soul into this book, using his experience as an educator to teach others why education remains so vital to the kind of nation we are becoming. For any reader who wants to understand our system of education, this book will be an amazing resource. Written through stories from the perspective of someone who knows and understands schools inside and out, Leading with Heart and Soul will be eye opening and a source of inspiration.”
—Pedro A. Noguera, Ph.D., Emery Stoops and Joyce King Stoops Dean, Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California

“Dr. Scott inspires those around him through his profound impact as a leader and educator. His ability to brilliantly intersect life, faith, education and leadership is remarkable.”
—James Franklin, Coach, Penn State Football

“In a succession of stirring stories in Leading with Heart and Soul, Dr. Scott illustrates thirty ways that, in and out of the classrooms of under-resourced urban districts, its teachers and administrators must approach their work as a mission that demands expertise, passion, empathy and existential well-being to thrive and excel. Indeed, the thirty lessons are universally applicable for educators’ use in all districts and educational settings.”
—Melvin Allen, J.D., Associate Professor and Administrator Emeritus, Millersville University of Pennsylvania

“Dr. Scott delivers a riveting, nuanced, and heartfelt amalgamation of moral and impactful superintendence. A true gem for all parents and leaders.”
—William J. W. Jr., Former student and Barber Entrepreneur, Sharper Image Barbershop

“Irvin Scott is the epitome of a servant leader – insightful, compassionate, empowering, visionary. He leads with intellectual humility, a deep abiding faith, and a fiery passion for meeting the needs of young people and those charged with their education and care.  In Leading with Heart and Soul, Irvin shares his leadership journey, revealing the actions of impactful leaders and inspiring us to cultivate our calling.”
—Vicki Phillips, Chief Executive Officer, The National Center on Education and the Economy

"Having worked alongside Irvin, I can attest to his deep and abiding commitment to transforming the lives of students, educators, and communities. He's remained true to that commitment in multiple parts of the education sector. Through story and with powerful and accessible prose, this book allows readers behind the curtain of his personal and professional life to better understand how educators bring their whole selves to building America's future through its children."
—John E. Deasy, Ph.D.

“Scott’s Leading with Heart and Soul is, without question, a gift of knowledge. Brilliantly weaving together both the Sacred and the secular, Scott’s text is a must-read for aspiring and current educational leaders.”
—Travis J. Bristol, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Teacher Education and Education Policy, School of Education, University of California, Berkeley