Dr. Todd WhitakerBestselling Routledge Author and Leading Authority on Staff Motivation, Teacher Leadership and Principal Effectiveness at Todd WhitakerCourse Leader
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Dr. Todd Whitaker has been fortunate to be able to blend his passion with his career. Recognized as a leading presenter in the field of education, his message about the importance of teaching has resonated with hundreds of thousands of educators around the world. Todd is currently a research professor at the University of Missouri, and he has spent his life pursuing his love of education by researching and studying effective teachers and principals.
Prior to moving into higher education, he was a mathematics teacher and basketball coach in Missouri. Todd then served as a principal at the middle school, junior high, and high school levels.
One of the nation’s leading authorities on staff motivation, teacher leadership, and principal effectiveness, Todd has written over 60 books including the bestseller, What Great Teachers Do Differently. Other titles include Dealing with Difficult Teachers, What Great Principals Do Differently, Motivating & Inspiring Teachers, and Dealing with Difficult Parents. He is a highly sought after speaker for educators, click here to learn more.

