Curiosity & Clarity

The work at REACH Leadership is grounded in research, evidence-based practices, and decades of applied experience in education and organizational leadership. This page curates key research, books, and frameworks that inform our approach to role clarity, collaboration, and a high-functioning team.

Leadership Culture

• Danger of a Single Story, The. Adiche, C. N. (2009). TED Conferences. 
• Fostering school connectedness:  Improving student health and academic achievement: information for school districts and school administrators. National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (U.S.). Division of Adolescent and School Health. (2009). https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/21067.
• High-quality relationships, psychological safety, and learning from failures in work organizations. Carmeli, A. & Gittell, J. H. (2008). Journal of Organizational Behavior, 30(6), 709-729. https://doi.org/10.1002/job.565.
• Inclusion on Purpose: An Intersectional Approach to Creating a Culture of Belonging at Work. Tulshyan, R. (2022). The MIT Press.
• Inclusion Uncomplicated: A Transformative Guide to Simplify DEI. White, Nika. (2022). Forbes Books.
• Myth of Bringing Your Full, Authentic Self to Work, The. Burey, J. (2020, November). TED Conferences. 
• Principled Leadership in Mental Health Systems and Programs. Anthony, W. A. & Huchshorn, K. A. (2008). Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

Power & Partnerships

• Best Practices in Psychiatric Rehabilitation. Nemec, P. & Furlong-Norman, K. (Eds.). (2014). Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association.
• Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children, The. Tsabary, S. (2022). Namaste Publishing Inc.
• Consultation as an implementation strategy for evidence-based practices across multiple contexts: Unpacking the black box. Nadeem, E., Gleacher, A., & Beidas, R. (2013). Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 40(6). 439-450. 
• Emotional Acknowledgment: How Verbalizing Others' Emotions Fosters Interpersonal Trust. Yu, A., Berg, J. M., Zlatev, J. J. (2021). Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 164. 116-135.
• Partnering with Families in Behavioral Health: The FAMILY Approach. National Federation of Families. (2024). 
• Shame-Proof Parenting: Find Your Unique Parenting Voice, Feel Empowered, and Raise Whole, Healthy Children. Samudio, Mercedes. (2017). Paper Raven Books.
• Skills for Social Progress: The Power of Social and Emotional Skills. Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). (2015). OECD Skills Studies. OECD Publishing.
• Teaching with Love and Logic: Taking Control in the Classroom. Fay, J. & Fay C. (2016). 2nd Edition. Love and Logic Institute Inc.
• Tiny Humans, Big Emotions. Campbell, A. B. & Stauble, L. E. (2023). Harvest Publications.
• What is the CASEL Framework?  Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning. (2024). CASEL. 

Role Clarity & Accountability

• ADKAR: A Model for Change in Business, Government, and Our Community. Hiatt, J. (2006). Prosci Learning Center Publications.
• Born to Choose: The Origins and Value of the Need for Control. Leotti, L. Iyengar, S. & Ochsner K. (2010). Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 14(10). 457-463. 
• Creating Learning Communities: The Role of the Teacher in the 21st Century. Jalongo, M. R. (1991). National Education Service. 
• Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are. Brown, B. (2010). Hazelden Publishing.
• Teaching with the HEART in Mind: A Complete Educator's Guide to Social Emotional Learning. Martinez Perez, L. (2020). Brisca Publishing.
• Toward a Comprehensive, Transtheoretical Model of Change: Stages of Change and Addictive Behaviors. DiClemente, C. C. & Prochaska, J. O. (1998).  In W. R. Miller & N. Heather (Eds.), Treating addictive behaviors (pp. 3–24). Plenum Press.
  

Universal Design & Access

• Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning: Building Expressways to Success. Fritzgerald, A. (2020). CAST Professional Publishing.
• Art of Helping Workbook, The. Carkhuff, R. R. & Benoit, D. (2019). HRD Press, Inc.
• A Comprehensive Review of Wraparound Care Coordination Research, 1986–2014. Schurer Coldiron, J., Bruns E. J., & Quick, H. (2017). Journal of Child and Family Studies: 1-21. doi:10.1007/s10826- 016-0639-7. 
• Equal Access: Universal Design of Instruction. Burgstahler, S. (2020). Seattle: DO- IT, University of Washington. uw.edu/doit/equal-access-universal-design-instruction. 
• Ignite: A Decolonial Approach to Higher Education Through Space, Place and Culture. Toscano, S. E. Recognizing Learning Spirits as a Way to Decolonize Scholarship, Teaching, and Student Servingness. In L. M. Pipe & J. T. Stephens (Eds.). (2023). Vernon Press.
• Innovation Delusion: How Our Obsession with the New Has Disrupted the Work that Matters the Most. Vinsel, L. & Russell, A. (2020). Penguin Random House LLC.
• Integrated Learning, Integrated Lives: Highlighting Opportunities for Transformational SEL within Academic Instruction. Schwartz, H. N., Skoog-Hoffman, A., Polman, J., Kelly, O., Bañales, J., & Jagers R. (2023). CASEL. 
• Is There a Field of Educational Engineering? Charters, W. W. (1945). Educational Research Bulletin, 24(2). 29-37. 
• Language Box, The.  Landmark Outreach. (2022, December 21).
• Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young Professionals, The. Mary Christie Institute. (2023). 
• The Montessori Child: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Capable Children with Creative Minds and Compassionate Hearts.  Davies, S. & Uzodike, J. (2024). Workman Publishing.
• NITEO: An innovative mental health and education program designed to reengage students with mental health conditions in college. Rogers, S., Joly-Lowdermilk, C., Braverman, D., Rothpletz-Puglia, P. (2023). Journal of American College Health, 73(1), 1-11. 
• NITEO: A Qualitative Study of a Supported Education Program for Students Experiencing Disruptions to Their College Education Because of a Mental Health Condition. Rogers, S., Braverman, D., Joly-Lowdermilk, C., Augustine, L., & Rothpletz-Puglia, P. (2025). Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 48(2), 106-114.
• Recovery Promoting Competencies Toolkit. Farkas, M., Hutchinson, D., Forbess, R., Restrepo-Toro, M., & Russinova, Z. (2016). Boston: Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation. 
• Support Students with Mental Health Issues When They Stop Out. Hope, J. (2019). Disability Compliance for Higher Education. 
• A wellness approach. Swarbrick, M. (2006). Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 29(4), 311–314. 
• Who Is Wellness For? An Examination of Wellness Culture and Who it Leaves Behind. Róisín, F. (2022). HarperCollins Publishers.