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Transformational Leadership in Turbulent Times (LaCreta Rutledge Clark) - Online Textbook
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Title: Transformational Leadership in Turbulent Times: Navigating Change with Vision, Equity, and Resilience
ISBN: 979-8-9985722-1-0
Author: Dr. LaCreta Rutledge Clark
What Educators Are Saying
“This book is both timely and timeless. It’s exactly what today’s leaders need to guide schools through complexity with purpose and hope.”
— District Superintendent
“Finally, a leadership book that bridges theory, practice, and soul.”
— Professor of Educational Leadership
Dr. LaCreta M. Rutledge Clark is a Full Professor of Educational Leadership & Services at Saginaw Valley State University, where she has spent over two decades preparing aspiring school and district leaders for transformative work in education. With a Ph.D. from the University of Dayton, Dr. Clark teaches in both the Master of Education in Principalship and the Post-Master’s Education Specialist programs, combining academic rigor with real-world application.
Beyond the university, Dr. Clark serves as a leadership coach and professional development facilitator, specializing in diversity, equity, inclusion, and family-community engagement. Her work has impacted numerous school districts across the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond.
Dr. Clark is also an ordained elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and deeply believes in the transformative intersection of faith and education. A contributor to statewide policy, she served on the Michigan Department of Education committee that adopted the revised National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) Standards. Her leadership philosophy is grounded in equity, ethical practice, systems thinking, and resilience.
A proud mother of four sons and one daughter-in-love, Dr. Clark is a lover of the outdoors, an avid singer, and a passionate motivational speaker.
Transformational Leadership in Turbulent Times
Navigating Change with Vision, Equity, and Resilience
In an era of unprecedented disruption, uncertainty, and societal transformation, educational leaders must rise with clarity, courage, and compassion. Transformational Leadership in Turbulent Times is a powerful guide for school leaders committed to reshaping school culture, advancing equity, and leading with purpose amid storms of change.
Dr. LaCreta M. Rutledge Clark delivers a visionary framework grounded in research, informed by thirty years lived experience in educational leadership, and fueled by a deep passion and commitment to justice. This book equips leaders to:
- Cultivate a shared vision rooted in equity and inclusion
- Build resilient systems using a strategic, systems-thinking mindset
- Inspire trust, communication, and community during chaos
- Lead with authenticity, faith, and cultural consciousness
Whether you're a principal, district leader, or aspiring change-maker, this book offers practical strategies, real stories, and a call to lead boldly—not despite the turbulence, but because of it.