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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Richard DuFour, EdD, was a public school educator for thirty-four years, serving as a teacher, principal, and superintendent. He served as the principal of Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois, from 1983 to 1991 and as superintendent of the district from 1991 to 2002. During his tenure, Stevenson became what the United States Department of Education (USDE) has described as “the most recognized and celebrated school in America.” Stevenson has been repeatedly cited in the popular press as one of America’s best schools and referenced in professional literature as an exemplar of best practices in education. Rick is the author of more than twenty books and videos and has written numerous professional articles. He is a leading authority on Professional Learning Communities at Work™ and consults with school districts, state departments, and professional organizations throughout the world on strategies for improving schools. His latest books include Leaders of Learning: How District, School, and Classroom Leaders Improve Student Achievement with Robert Marzano and The School Leader’s Guide to Professional Learning Communities at Work™ with Rebecca DuFour.

To learn more about Richard DuFour’s work, please visit solution-tree.com.

Michael Fullan, PhD, is former dean of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, and served for nine years as special advisor to Dalton McGuinty, the Premier of Ontario. Recognized as an international authority on educational reform, Michael is engaged in training, consulting, and evaluating change projects around the world. His ideas for managing change are used in many countries, and his books have been published in many languages.

Michael led the evaluation team that conducted the assessment of the National Literacy and Numeracy Strategy in England from 1998 to 2003. In December 2012, Michael received the Order of Canada, one of Canada’s highest civilian honors. The Order of Canada was established in 1967 to recognize a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to community, and service to the nation. He has received four honorary doctorates.

Michael bases his work on the moral purpose of education as it is applied in schools and school systems to bring about major improvements. He has written several best sellers. His latest books include Stratosphere: Integrating Technology, Pedagogy, and Change Knowledge; Professional Capital (with Andy Hargreaves); and Motion Leadership in Action.

To learn more about Michael Fullan’s work, please visit www.michaelfullan.ca.

To book Rick or Michael for professional development, contact pd@solution-tree.com.