Richard D. Sorenson

Richard D. Sorenson is a professor emeritus of educational leadership and former chairperson of the Educational Leadership and Foundations Department at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). He also served as director of UTEP’s Principal Preparation Program and holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. Before moving into higher education, Sorenson worked in public schools for approximately 25 years, serving as a social studies teacher, assistant principal, principal, and associate superintendent for human resources. He continues to work with graduate students at UTEP, teaching courses in school-based budgeting and school personnel.

Sorenson is coauthor of The Principal’s Guide to School Budgeting, a widely used resource for school leaders that has gone through multiple editions with Corwin, including at least second (2013), third (2017), and fourth (revised and updated) editions. The book focuses on developing effective school budgets under changing economic conditions and incorporates contemporary professional leadership standards and guidance on budgeting for technology and accountability.