Start. Right. Now.: Teach and Lead for Excellence - Softcover

Dr. Jeffrey Zoul is a lifelong teacher, learner, and leader, currently serving as Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning with Deerfield Public Schools District 109 in Deerfield, Illinois. Prior to working in this capacity, Jeff served as a school improvement specialist with Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), the nation's largest and oldest non-profit school improvement network. Jeff also served as a principal with Forsyth County Schools in Cumming, Georgia, and with North Shore School District 112 in Highland Park, Illinois. Before serving as a school administrator, Dr. Zoul was a classroom teacher for 18 years in the State of Georgia, teaching elementary school, middle school, and high school English.Dr. Zoul is also the author of several books relating to education published by Eye On Education in New York. His books include Improving Your School One Week at a Time: Building the Foundation for Professional Teaching and Learning and The 4 CORE Factors for School Success, co-authored with Dr. Todd Whitaker. Jeff has also served as an adjunct professor at North Georgia College and State University, teaching graduate level courses in research and assessment.Dr. Zoul earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education from The University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a Master of Science degree in education from Troy University. In addition, Zoul earned an Education Specialist's degree from The University of Southern Mississippi and a doctoral degree from The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Please follow Dr. Zoul on Twitter: @jeff_zoul and via his blog at jeffzoul.blogspot.com In addition to his passion for all things relating to teaching and learning, Zoul is an avid long distance runner and has completed several marathons.

"Clear, convincing, and ceaselessly practical, Start. Right. Now. is soon to be a favored text in schools of education leadership."
--Rick Wormeli, author of Fair Isn't Always Equal, columnist, and educator

"Start. Right. Now. gives the reader actionable ideas to implement that can make an immediate difference from any position."
--George Couros, Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant, author of The Innovator's Mindset

"Todd, Jeff, and Jimmy have created a powerful and entertaining book that will encourage you to dive into becoming exceptional!"
--LaVonna Roth, Creator and Founder of Ignite Your SH.I.N.E.®

"Whether you are an educator of pre-K or a college professor, I can promise you will take away ideas from this book to empower you on your mission to achieve excellence."
--Kayla Delzer, Elementary Educator, TEDx and international keynote speaker

"More than a book, Start. Right. Now. feels like a super-charged conversation with inspiring educators from all walks of life."
--Dr. Brad Gustafson, National Distinguished Principal and author of Renegade Leadership