A tribute to Richard DuFour

It was with great sadness that I heard of the passing of Rick DuFour. I had the pleasure of working with him from 1986 to 1990, when he was the principal of Stevenson High School in Illinois. I was working with the regional service center in Grayslake, Illinois, during that time. We served all the school districts in Lake County, Illinois.

Rick made an incredible contribution to the educational community with his work on professional learning communities. He reframed the discussion on professional development for educators. While the work will continue, the clarity of his voice and thought will be missed. His contribution to the profession is lasting.

Ruby Payne2020-06-26T15:13:38-05:00February 9th, 2017|Inside aha! Process, K-12 Schools|

About the Author: Ruby Payne

In her two decades as a consultant on education and economic class, Ruby has published more than a dozen books and spoken extensively around the globe. Ruby empowers educators and community leaders to address issues of poverty in classrooms, communities, businesses, hospitals, churches, and social services. Through aha! Process programs and conferences, Ruby has certified thousands of trainees in her Framework for Understanding Poverty and Bridges Out of Poverty models. Her book Emotional Poverty won an IPPY Award from the Independent Publishers organization, which named it one of the best educational resources of the year. Over her distinguished career, Ruby has worked as a teacher and principal, written K–12 curriculum in all subject areas, and assisted in strategic planning and staff development programs for multiple organizations. Ruby’s work guides educators and community leaders through her extensive library of resources. She aims to equip everyone she meets with the tools to write a future story full of hope.