Books from the VisionNext team.

Which Shoe Am I? is a handbook for supporting teachers; simply written, it offers an exploration of the diverse characteristics and unique needs of educators through an analogy to various types of shoes. Readers are invited on a reflective journey that highlights the importance of understanding, fostering self-awareness and reflection, and championing inclusive practices for educators.

Each chapter employs the fun metaphor of shoes — from "Hiking Boots" to "Sneakers" to "Slippers" — emphasizing how educational leaders can recognize where each teacher is on their professional journey, and provide effective support, just like a good shoe salesperson matches the right shoe to a customer's needs.

The final chapter, "Ensuring the Shoe Fits," offers practical and innovative ideas to think beyond traditional teacher evaluation frameworks — transforming professional goal-setting from a task into a shared aspiration. Each chapter ends with reflective questions, making this a useful resource for schools re-structuring their professional growth practices.

Dr. Gregory Hedger's blog serves as a personal and professional chronicle dedicated to "Perspectives on International Education, Personal Memoirs and Reflections." It explores themes of educational leadership, crisis management, and the unique community dynamics of international schooling.

Beyond professional insights, it functions as a personal memoir — prominently featuring his "Mississippi Project," which documents a multi-week, 2,400-mile canoe journey down the Mississippi River with his son to fulfill a lifelong dream and raise charitable funds for children in Myanmar.