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December 7, 2026
Starr Sackstein
ISBN 978-1949595208
Leadership
Amazing. Exciting. Terrifying. Your first year as a school leader can be all those things at once.
Emotions seem to swing from one end of the spectrum to the other and back again in a single hour, not to mention the school year. You miss the classroom even as you hope to make an impact on a larger scale. You wonder where you fit in now that you’re one of them—a leader.
Whether you have already made the move into leadership or are wondering whether a role in administration is right for you, Starr Sackstein’s insight in From Teacher to Leader will help you make the best decisions for yourself and those you serve. In this honest and practical guide, Sackstein prompts you to reflect as you stretch for personal and professional growth.
How do you know when you’re ready to move into leadership?
What do you do when you miss being in the classroom?
How can you make sure you’re leading well?
What do you do when you feel overwhelmed?
Leadership isn’t easy, and being a first-time leader carries its own set of challenges. But with From Teacher to Leader, you’ll be equipped to thrive in your new role.
North Dakota United is dedicated to providing researched-based, member-driven, relevant, high-quality programs to advance skills, communication, and leadership opportunities. Book studies are typically one credit courses that last approximately six weeks. One credit equates to 15 hours of study. Expectations include reading the book, answering discussion questions, responding to others’ responses, and a reflection paper/action plan.
COST
Book studies are FREE to North Dakota United members.
All participants (members and non-members) are responsible for obtaining the book and the $50 credit fee to UND to have your credit recorded onto your transcript. The fee to participate in an NDU book study for non-members is $100, plus the $50 credit fee to UND.
If you have questions, please contact: amy.flicek@ndunited.org
December 7, 2026
Starr Sackstein
ISBN 978-1949595208
Leadership
Amazing. Exciting. Terrifying. Your first year as a school leader can be all those things at once.
Emotions seem to swing from one end of the spectrum to the other and back again in a single hour, not to mention the school year. You miss the classroom even as you hope to make an impact on a larger scale. You wonder where you fit in now that you’re one of them—a leader.
Whether you have already made the move into leadership or are wondering whether a role in administration is right for you, Starr Sackstein’s insight in From Teacher to Leader will help you make the best decisions for yourself and those you serve. In this honest and practical guide, Sackstein prompts you to reflect as you stretch for personal and professional growth.
How do you know when you’re ready to move into leadership?
What do you do when you miss being in the classroom?
How can you make sure you’re leading well?
What do you do when you feel overwhelmed?
Leadership isn’t easy, and being a first-time leader carries its own set of challenges. But with From Teacher to Leader, you’ll be equipped to thrive in your new role.
North Dakota United is dedicated to providing researched-based, member-driven, relevant, high-quality programs to advance skills, communication, and leadership opportunities. Book studies are typically one credit courses that last approximately six weeks. One credit equates to 15 hours of study. Expectations include reading the book, answering discussion questions, responding to others’ responses, and a reflection paper/action plan.
COST
Book studies are FREE to North Dakota United members.
All participants (members and non-members) are responsible for obtaining the book and the $50 credit fee to UND to have your credit recorded onto your transcript. The fee to participate in an NDU book study for non-members is $100, plus the $50 credit fee to UND.
If you have questions, please contact: amy.flicek@ndunited.org
