Bill Barnes

Bill Barnes is an educational leader and author focused on mathematics leadership, collaborative professional learning, and educator wellness. He coauthored Leading Educator Wellness: Six Critical Actions to Support All Staff with Erin Lehmann, a book that outlines six system-level actions school leaders can take to strengthen educator wellness and prevent burnout by building resilient school communities. He is also the coauthor of Mathematics Unit Planning in a PLC at Work®, High School, which provides tools and protocols for high school mathematics collaborative teams to unwrap standards, build unit calendars, and design rigorous lessons within a professional learning community framework.

Barnes’s work in mathematics leadership includes coauthoring Activating the Vision: The Four Keys of Mathematics Leadership (from Team Leaders to Teachers), which presents a framework for mathematics leaders to establish a clear vision for mathematics teaching and learning, support visionary professional learning, develop systems that activate the vision, and foster family and community engagement around mathematics education. Across these publications, his writing centers on practical structures and leadership actions that help schools improve mathematics programs and promote staff well-being.