Leading Change Together: Developing Educator Capacity Within Schools and Systems

Eleanor Drago-Severson is a distinguished educator and researcher whose work has significantly advanced our understanding of adult development and transformational learning in educational settings. With decades of experience in higher education, she has dedicated her career to exploring how adults learn, grow, and transform through meaningful educational experiences. Her research focuses particularly on the developmental needs of educators and leaders, examining how supportive environments can foster both personal and professional growth.

As a passionate advocate for developmental approaches to education, Drago-Severson has worked extensively with schools and educational organizations to implement practices that honor the diverse ways adults make meaning of their experiences. Her scholarship bridges theory and practice, offering practical strategies for creating learning communities that support sustained growth and transformation. Through her writing, she emphasizes the importance of understanding individual developmental needs and creating conditions that enable all learners to thrive.

Drago-Severson's contributions to QEP Books reflect her commitment to making research-based insights accessible to educators at all levels. Her work continues to influence how educational leaders think about professional development, mentoring relationships, and the creation of learning environments that support both student and educator success. She remains deeply committed to advancing educational practices that recognize learning as a lifelong developmental process.