Description: School leadership isn't just about instruction anymore-- it's about navigating an ever-changing political landscape.
In Education Navigation, Dr. John B. Gordon III pulls back the curtain on board dynamics, dueling factions, socialmedia storms, and high-stakes decisions where trust is built, tested, and sometimes lost. With candid stories and insightful "navigation points," Dr. Gordon shows you how to "stay purple," build political capital without losing your integrity, and keep students at the forefront when agendas collide. Practical, direct, and field-tested, Education Navigation helps you stop reacting and start leading.Brief description: A nationally recognized, transformational education leader, Dr. Gordon draws on experience as a superintendent, principal, teacher, and coach to help leaders build innovative schools and positive cultures that work. Among his many accolades, he was named the 2026-2027 Virginia Superintendent of the Year by the Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS).