William A. Sommers
Dr. Sommers has been in K-12 education for 35 years as a teacher, principal, and central office administrator in urban and suburban schools. He is currently a senior fellow at the University of Minnesota in the Urban Leadership Academy. He has authored five books and several articles on leadership, reflective practice, and thinking skills. Dr. Sommers is the current president of the National Staff Development Council board of trustees. He has worked extensively for over 20 years with Dr. Art Costa and Dr. Bob Garmston in Cognitive Coaching. He also is a trainer for Understanding Poverty, Adaptive Schools, Habits of Mind, Conflict Management, and Brain Research.
Publications in SEDL Catalog