Books
I have been honored to be able to connect and share my learning over the years in this space. If you would like to dive into more of my work, below is a list of books that I have available.
The Innovator’s Mindset
📘 The Innovator’s Mindset – Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Innovator’s Mindset about?
The Innovator’s Mindset is a book by George Couros that empowers educators to create a culture of innovation by embracing creativity, risk-taking, and student-centered learning.
Who should read The Innovator’s Mindset?
The book is perfect for teachers, principals, instructional leaders, and anyone passionate about modernizing education through empowering relationships and innovative practices.
What does it mean to have an “Innovator’s Mindset?”
It means believing that abilities can grow through effort, and continuously seeking better ways to support learning. It focuses on empathy, creativity, and problem-solving.
What are the 8 characteristics of the innovator’s mindset?
They are: Empathetic, Problem Finder, Risk-Taker, Networked, Observant, Creator, Resilient, and Reflective.
How can I use this book in my school or district?
You can use it in professional learning communities (PLCs), book clubs, or leadership retreats. It includes real stories, reflection prompts, and strategies to spark innovation.
Is there a follow-up to the book?
Yes. George co-authored Innovate Inside the Box with Katie Novak, which combines UDL principles with innovative teaching. A companion journal is also available.
Where can I buy the book?
The book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and through this website. Bulk orders are also available for school or district-wide initiatives
What Makes a Great Principal
Dive into the collective wisdom of George Couros and Allyson Apsey as they lay out a transformative vision for school leadership. ‘What Makes a Great Principal?’ is not just a book—it’s a roadmap for educational excellence in dynamic times.
Discover stories from the field, insights that challenge convention, and actionable strategies that will turn your leadership into a beacon of inspiration for your school community.
Innovate Inside the Box
The answer to creating innovative teaching and learning opportunities lies within you.
Every educator faces constraints—from budget restrictions to predetermined curriculum to “one-size-fits-all” mandatory assessments. The question is, how can you, as a teacher or administrator, ensure that regulations and limitations don’t impede authentic learning?
In Innovate Inside the Box, George Couros and Katie Novak provide informed insight on creating purposeful learning opportunities for all students. By combining the power of the Innovator’s Mindset and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), they empower educators to create opportunities that will benefit every learner. Couros and Novak show you how to…
- Leverage the Core of Innovative Teaching and Learning with a focus on developing meaningful relationships.
- Develop the 8 Characteristics of the Innovator’s Mindset in your students—and yourself.
- Use UDL to proactively design learning experiences that foster voice and choice while addressing barriers that impede learning.
- Create learner-driven, evidence-informed learning experiences that provide all students with options and choices to maximize success.
Because of a Teacher
What you do matters.
You may not hear it often (or ever), but if you’re an educator, you’re making a difference in the lives of learners. And that impact has a domino effect.
In Because of a Teacher, more than fifteen of today’s leading educators remember the teachers and administrators who inspired and supported their careers. Through a series of heartfelt and uplifting stories, they reflect on their early years teaching, offering advice and strategies suited to first-year teachers and longtime educators alike.
These personal stories offer hope for new teachers, encouragement for educators tiptoeing into burnout, and reassurance that the work you’re doing right now will inspire generations to come.
Because of a Teacher (Volume II)
Inspiration for Educators by Others Who Have Been There
In this latest volume in the popular Because of a Teacher series, George Couros sets out to ask seasoned educators a simple question: “What advice would you give to your first-year teacher self?” The answers from this diverse group of professionals are powerful, honest, and eye-opening. Their stories reflect expertise and vulnerability as they discuss what they wish they’d known when they started and share about the changes they’ve faced and the challenges still unfolding before them. Their thoughts and experiences serve as beautiful reminders that teaching, like learning, is an endeavor of continuous growth.
