Learning leadership personified. An interview with Professor Stephen Preskill

In this extensive interview with Stephen Preskill, we cover much ground. We kick off the discussion Preskill’s latest book Education in black and white, about Myles Horton, a life-changing teacher activist whose work at Highlander Folk School influenced civil rights movement. Preskill discerns three major themes: anti-racism, dialogue Horton’s exemplary life. then move on to who could be considered heirs of Horton other leaders, cautions against pitfalls charismatic leadership. He shares his positive experiences as lifelong learner Master Fine Arts program provides advice how deal academic writing difficulties. is also co-author four books narratives, democratic discussion, social justice leadership, which discuss systematically. recalls best worst discussions talks favorite protocols. Biographically, happy childhood youth well-to-do family being inspired become by experience university studies. terms career advice, he advises following our passions before highlighting approachability openness way learning professor emeritus Wagner College Staten Island, New York consultant Columbia University. During thirty years (that included appointments Carleton University St. Thomas Minnesota, Regents Professor Department Educational Leadership Organizational Learning Mexico), specialized American educational history leadership Before distinguished career, was an elementary middle school for nine years.