Dr. Todd Whitaker

Professor Of Education Leadership, Indiana State University

Dr. Todd Whitaker is a professor of educational leadership at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Ind. Prior to coming to Indiana, he taught at the middle and high school levels in Missouri. Following his teaching experience, he served as a middle school and high school principal for eight years. Dr. Whitaker also served as a middle school coordinator in Jefferson City, Mo.

Dr. Whitaker’s work has been published in the areas of teacher leadership, instructional improvement, change, leadership effectiveness, technology, and middle level practices. His books include Dealing With Difficult Teachers, Motivating & Inspiring Teachers, Dealing With Difficult Parents, Feeling Great!, Teaching Matters and What Great Principals Do Differently. His latest books are the No. 1 best seller What Great Teachers Do Differently and Great Quotes For Great Educators. Dr. Whitaker is internationally recognized as an inspirational and distinguished speaker.