Meet the authors, Jim and Wandy, as they share an overview of their book!
Book Reviews
“Drs. James and Wandy Taylor are extremely insightful, committed educational leaders who remain unapologetically focused on helping adults to serve all children. The Imperfect Storm should remain on the essential bookshelf of educational leaders.”
Dr. Calvin J. Watts, Superintendent,
Kent (WA) School District
“…while many people wring their hands over this issue [systemic racism in public education], the Taylors dig deep and lay out concrete strategies. This book could not be more timely.”
Carolyn Bourdeaux, Ph.D.
US House of Representatives (GA 7th Congressional District)
“We should not be satisfied to ‘get back to normal’…we should strive for something better. What could ‘better’ look like? This book provides a profound response to address that vision.”
Jackie Beasley, Education Consultant
“This publication is very timely. It comes at a point when inequities and injustices are very prevalent. I am sure it will be a valuable resource and an informative aid to all who read it. Great work!”
Dr. Angela E. Burse, Regional Principal
Georgia Preparatory Academy
“A timely book for a time such as this! Having experienced examples in many of the areas described in The Imperfect Storm, I strongly encourage everyone to read it and internalize it. Many lessons to learn.”
Norris Wallace, Jr., Retired Educator
Retired School Board Chair
Retired Judge
“The Taylors’ book is timely and provides a candid account of challenges related to implicit biases that infiltrate public education. It is a must-read for educational leaders who strive to serve all children under their charge, inclusive of every race, gender, religion, and socioeconomic status.”
Everton Blair Jr., School Board Member
Gwinnett County (GA) Public Schools
The Imperfect Storm: Racism and a Pandemic Collide in America is a masterfully written book. Drs. Taylor and Taylor succinctly provide historical perspective and timely advice to our country’s educators. The Taylor Model for Multicultural Education offers a step-by-step pathway to improving teaching and learning in today’s American schools. The long-term commitment of school leaders to follow the model from process to product to pedagogy would most definitely lead to higher student performance. After reading the book, my favorite Maya Angelou quote came to mind: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Thank you, Drs. Taylor and Taylor for encouraging and insisting educators and policy makers strive to “do better” for ALL of our children.
Sharon Johnson, Retired Educator
In a country that continues to be plagued by coronavirus’s negative impact, The Imperfect Storm is a light at the end of the tunnel. The authors provide a blueprint for educators to implement evidence-based social-emotional and academic development (SEAD) strategies that address the inequities in the U.S. K-12 schools exposed by the Covid -19 pandemic.
The Imperfect Storm is a must-read for the district and local school leaders!
Dr. Kimberly Bennett, Educator