Identifying and Mentoring Next Level Leaders with Dr. Michael O. Jones

In this episode, Dr. Michael O. Jones, Senior EducationManager at the San Francisco Unified School District talks about the importance of identifying and mentoring the next generation of educational leaders. Dr. Chris Jochum Dr. Chris Jochum is currently the chair of the Department of Teacher Education at Fort Hays State University where he oversees all aspects of a robust program serving over 900 future teachers. With a comprehensive professional background spanning more than two decades that includes serving as a public-school ESL and Spanish teacher, an education professor and a university leader, Chris is dedicated to improving organizations and the livesof those within them by developing effective leaders. Known for his relational and transformative leadership, he has successfully led the development of new academic programs designed to meet the needs of both aspiring educators and school districts across the U.S. As a sought-after speaker and trainer, Chris has shared hisexpertise with leaders in public schools and colleges and universities within the U.S. and internationally based on the notion that leadership is influence through relationships, courage, character, and service. His research focuses on developing and empowering K-12 teacher leaders and training department chairs and deans in higher education.⁠Contact Chris for training, coaching or speaking⁠⁠Get the Book-The Department Chair: A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠Dr. Michael O. JonesDr. Michael O. Jones has served as a K-16 teacher, executive director, principal, leadership coach for 30 years in the public and private education sectors in the USA, Jamaica, UAE, Slovakia, Nigeria and Ghana. He currently leads as a Senior Education Manager at the San Francisco Unified School District and San Francisco Charter President for the Association of California School Administrators Region V. InstagramYouTube