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    Janet Patti

    CEO and Co-founder, Professor of Educational Leadership

    STAR Factor Coaching, Hunter College

    Key Takeaways

    • 1.Janet Patti co-founded STAR Factor Coaching to develop leaders through emotional intelligence.
    • 2.She is a professor of educational leadership at Hunter College and a founding member of CASEL.
    • 3.She co-authored the book "Emotional Intelligence for School Leaders," a key resource in the field.
    • 4.Her work focuses on integrating Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) into educational leadership practices.

    About Janet

    Janet Patti is a prominent expert in emotional intelligence and educational leadership, recognized for co-founding STAR Factor Coaching and her work as a professor at Hunter College.

    Who is Janet Patti?

    Janet Patti is a distinguished voice in educational leadership and emotional intelligence. She serves as the CEO and co-founder of STAR Factor Coaching, an organization dedicated to leadership development through emotional intelligence. Concurrently, she is a professor of educational leadership at Hunter College, part of the City University of New York, where she also holds the title of professor emeritus within the School of Education.

    Her work is concentrated on fostering socially and emotionally intelligent leadership, contributing significantly to how educational institutions approach development and well-being. Patti’s career spans both practical application and academic research, establishing her as a recognized authority in creating positive educational environments.

    Quick facts about Janet Patti

    RoleCEO and Co-founder, Professor of Educational Leadership
    CompanySTAR Factor Coaching, Hunter College
    ExpertiseSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL), Educational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching
    Notable forCo-creating the STAR Factor Coaching Model, Author of Emotional Intelligence for School Leaders
    BPI affiliationExpert Faculty member

    What is Janet Patti known for?

    • Co-creating the STAR Factor Coaching Model: Developed in 2004, this model emphasizes intentional change and self-directed learning for educators, drawing on the foundational work of Dan Goleman and Richard Boyatzis.
    • Advancing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): Her expertise focuses on integrating SEL into educational leadership to cultivate supportive and effective school environments.
    • Authorship: Co-author of the book Emotional Intelligence for School Leaders with Robin Stern, a key resource for educators seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities.
    • Founding Member of CASEL: Patti is a founding member of the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) Leadership Team, an organization instrumental in advancing SEL.
    • Research on Socially Intelligent Leadership: Her published research explores strategies for developing socially intelligent leadership, aiming to create safe learning communities and promote reflective leadership.

    What is Janet Patti's background and experience?

    Janet Patti brings over 25 years of experience from Pre-K-12 public schools, where she served as a teacher, administrator, and guidance counselor in New York and California. This extensive practical background informs her academic and coaching work, particularly in implementing school-wide social and emotional learning programs.

    She holds an Ed.D. and has dedicated her academic career to teaching and research in educational leadership at Hunter College. Her credentials and practical experience underscore her deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the education sector. Patti has also served on the executive board of the New York State Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development and the Staten Island Community Charter School.

    What topics does Janet Patti speak and write about?

    Janet Patti

    Background & Perspective

    Janet Patti is a distinguished expert in educational leadership and emotional intelligence. She serves as the CEO and co-founder of STAR Factor Coaching, an organization dedicated to developing leadership capabilities through emotional intelligence. Concurrently, she is a professor of educational leadership at Hunter College, part of the City University of New York, where she also holds the title of professor emeritus within the School of Education.

    Background and Experience

    Janet Patti brings over 25 years of experience from Pre-K-12 public schools, where she worked as a teacher, administrator, and guidance counselor in New York and California. This extensive practical background informs her academic and coaching work. She holds an Ed.D. and has served on the executive board of the New York State Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development and the Staten Island Community Charter School.

    Areas of Expertise

    Her work is concentrated on fostering socially and emotionally intelligent leadership. Patti is a recognized authority in creating positive educational environments by integrating Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) into leadership development. Her expertise is instrumental in advancing how educational institutions approach well-being and effectiveness.

    Key Contributions

    • STAR Factor Coaching Model: In 2004, she co-created this model, which emphasizes intentional change and self-directed learning for educators, drawing on the foundational work of Dan Goleman and Richard Boyatzis.
    • Founding Member of CASEL: Patti is a founding member of the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) Leadership Team, a key organization in the advancement of SEL.
    • Emotional Intelligence for School Leaders: She co-authored this book with Robin Stern, creating a vital resource for educators seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities.
    • Research: Her published research explores strategies for developing socially intelligent leadership to create safe learning communities and promote reflective leadership practices.

    Areas of Expertise

    Emotional IntelligenceEducational LeadershipSocial Emotional LearningLeadership DevelopmentExecutive CoachingOrganizational Change

    Research Topics

    LeadershipLearning & DevelopmentAssessments & EvaluationsCoachingEmployee Engagement

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