In this section of the module, I was very touched by the PBS documentary – The Principal Story (2009) – that followed the stunning performances and work ethics of two principals, Tresa Dunbar and Kerry Purcell, as they struggled to improve the morale and academic performances of underrepresented students in two separate high-poverty schools. For Dunbar and Purcell, their successes relied on their transformational leadership styles, fueled by their passion to make the futures brighter for their students. They were unwavering in this quest. The faculty members who had the grit to remain on board were challenged to develop their skills in classroom management as they were clearly dedicated to the vision formulated by Dunbar and Purcell in their respective schools.
