30 review for The Pepper Effect: Tap into the Magic of Creativity, Collaboration, and Innovation

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   5 out of 5

   Mandy Casto – Jun 24, 2018

   Disclaimer: My review may be biased, as I’ve been a fan of this lead learner since before he earned the title of Distinguished Author. Needless to say, I was so excited to pick up this book. At the same time, honestly, I was a little nervous because I have limited memories and connections to the Beatles. I opened the front cover of The Pepper Effect with the following concern: Was I going to be able to relate at all to this Beatles-infused analogy of creating magic inside the schoolhouse?! After Disclaimer: My review may be biased, as I’ve been a fan of this lead learner since before he earned the title of Distinguished Author. Needless to say, I was so excited to pick up this book. At the same time, honestly, I was a little nervous because I have limited memories and connections to the Beatles. I opened the front cover of The Pepper Effect with the following concern: Was I going to be able to relate at all to this Beatles-infused analogy of creating magic inside the schoolhouse?! After reading the first few pages, that concern almost completely vanished! Sean does a terrific job of not only inviting you on this journey of music fan-fare, his schoolhouse/life experiences, and the many insights he has gleaned as a result of each, but including you every step of the way. A few pages in, you can’t help but feel like you’ve been a Beatles fan all along! This book is a perfect read for the educator who is constantly looking for ways to shake up the status quo, bring magic inside the classroom, and turn up the volume on collaboration and creativity for their students! Sean, thank you for sharing your “words of wisdom”...you know the rest! :)

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   4 out of 5

   Sedley Abercrombie – Jul 06, 2018

   Love how Sean compares effective leadership to the Beatles. So much knowledge there! An easy read with lots of great ideas. I'm not a principal but a district school librarian. I did find some great ideas for working with our school library media coordinators that I have already integrated into our kickoff presentation. #trendthepositive Love how Sean compares effective leadership to the Beatles. So much knowledge there! An easy read with lots of great ideas. I'm not a principal but a district school librarian. I did find some great ideas for working with our school library media coordinators that I have already integrated into our kickoff presentation. #trendthepositive

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   5 out of 5

   Laura McDonell – Mar 11, 2021

   I enjoyed being able to share what I was reading with the author on social media during my reading. The willingness of the author to connect with my thinking made this book a great reading experience.

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   5 out of 5

   Bonnie Nieves – Jun 14, 2018

   Sean Gaillard beautifully weaves his love and the history of The Beatles into a story of inspiration to find joy in every day. Sure to be the topic of many future book studies.

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   4 out of 5

   Kathy Iwanicki – Aug 04, 2018

   This book was a brilliant weaving of the Beetles and education. I have never been a huge Beetle fan, but this book makes me want to dive in and rediscover them.

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   5 out of 5

   Jessica Markey – Aug 18, 2018

   Great tidbits pertaining to Beatles trivia, but overall broad-based advice on education

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   5 out of 5

   Erik – Sep 02, 2018

   General, common sense advice on educational practices, drawn with comparisons to the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely hearts Club Band. General, common sense advice on educational practices, drawn with comparisons to the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely hearts Club Band.

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   5 out of 5

   Brian McCann – Jun 30, 2018

   Perfect summer read for any school administrator. It will recalibrate your intentions and shift your perspective to embrace positivity and innovation. Cheers!

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   5 out of 5

   Jennifer – Aug 05, 2018

   A must read for school leaders. Fantastic book about school culture with engaging connections to the Beatles. And who doesn’t love the Beatles?

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    5 out of 5

    Karrie Irons-Bird – Nov 21, 2018

    Couldn’t get past Chapter 3. If you’re not a Beatles fan and/or a serious music enthusiast, it’s a very difficult read. Very repetitive.

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

    David Ellena – Dec 30, 2018

    Great quick read. Can't wait to hear him speak at our state conference. Great quick read. Can't wait to hear him speak at our state conference.

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    4 out of 5

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