John Horn Senior Associate
I have always believed in the importance of relationships, influence, and collaboration to successfully leading schools. The power of beliefs and vision to give direction and sustainability were concepts I subscribed to, but it was the work of Phil Schlechty that brought those to life in ways that actually influenced my practice. His work gave me new insights, particularly his concepts about engagement, and re-ignited my passion for making public schools great places for children and for those who work in them.
I am inspired by all my co-workers and their commitment to the values by which the Schlechty Center functions. The Center is dynamic and future-oriented, values learning by all, is transparent, authentic, resilient, and innovative, and gives me opportunity to use my abilities in collaboration with colleagues and school clients. Having this privilege at this point in my life sometimes makes me pinch myself to be certain that it is real.
JOHN HORN retired from Mesquite (Texas) Independent School District where he served as superintendent for 15 years. Prior to that, he served eight years at the helm of the Allen (Texas) Independent School District. Dr. Horn has received many honors including being named Texas Superintendent of the Year in 1995 by the Texas Association of School Administrators, and the Texas Association of School Boards named him one of the top five superintendents in Texas in 1993. Dr. Horn was also the 1999 recipient of Texas' most coveted education honor, the Golden Deeds for Education Award. He is very proud of his work to initiate the Texas Professional Development and Technology Centers in conjunction with Texas A&M University-Commerce and the continuing partnership program to develop teachers and other school leaders. He is widely respected as a thought-provoking presenter and designer of leadership development seminars. John holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Texas A&M University-Commerce, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of North Texas.
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