Emotions and Leading Schools in Troubled Times

Abstract

The purpose of this chapter is to examine the extant literature on emotions in providing a framework for deepening understanding regarding the role emotions play when leading schools in the twenty-first century. The chapter begins with an overlook of contemporary issues facing society at a macrolevel and the possible influence of these social justice-oriented issues on the school communities k-12 leaders serve. In conclusion, the author provides a conceptual model to move school culture from one of emotional silence to authentic emotional engagement.