A New School Leadership Architecture

In her new book, Holdsworth President Dr. Lindsay Whorton calls for a fundamental redesign of how leadership roles are structured and practiced in schools, offering a bold new blueprint to make jobs sustainable and give teachers the coaching and support they need so that students thrive.

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“A New School Leadership Architecture” confronts a hard truth: the way we’ve structured leadership in schools is broken. Educators are burning out not because they lack passion or skill, but because they’re working in roles that were never designed to be sustainable. Principals are expected to do everything. Teachers are asked to lead without time or support. This book offers a bold alternative—a new framework for designing leadership roles that are coherent, focused, and human-centered. It’s a call to stop layering on more and start building systems that actually work—for educators, for students, and for the future of public education.

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What people are saying about the book

Lindsay Whorton’s framework offers a practical roadmap for designing roles that are sustainable, scalable, and centered on impact. This book is essential reading for any system leader serious about transforming schools for the better.

Dr. Janice K. Jackson

Former CEO / Chicago Public Schools Chicago, Illinois

A noteworthy combination of bold and practical, A New School Leadership Architecture will spark the thinking of educators to redesign schools that unlock the potential of our teachers and students. A timely addition to the field, given today's challenges and tomorrow's possibilities.

Vicki Phillips

CEO / NCEE Washington, DC

Lindsay Whorton knows how to make the most of educators’ talents and time. Her clear-eyed goals, thought-provoking questions, and expert guidance make A New School Leadership Architecture vital reading for anyone serious about improving education.

Susan Moore Johnson

Research Professor / Harvard Graduate School of Education Cambridge, Massachusetts

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If you are interested in booking Lindsay Whorton for a keynote speaking engagement or as an expert panelist, send us an email at info@holdsworthcenter.org. For an expert topics sheet, book jacket and high-resolution photo, download a media kit.

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