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Thomas Butler

Examiner · DISC type cs
Executive Director at Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8
📍 Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, United States

Dr. Thomas Butler is the Executive Director of Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 and an author specializing in educational leadership. A Ph. D. graduate of Penn State University, he has extensive experience as a superintendent. Colleagues describe him as an excellent communicator with vision and courage, dedicated to learner-centered education and fostering innovation in schools.

Outside of his executive duties, Thomas is deeply engaged in the philosophical aspects of leadership and educations role in society. He contemplates how leaders can find peace and focus in chaotic times and is passionate about redesigning educational systems to better serve students, reflecting a commitment to continuous improvement and thoughtful leadership.

He is the author of "School Leadership: Learner-Centered Leadership In Times Of Crisis, " published in 2021.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, United States
Personality Overview

How Thomas shows up

Overcautious
Tough To Convince
Late Adopter

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Priorities

Topics Thomas cares about

Learner-Centered Education
A core theme of his professional philosophy and the subject of his books. He advocates for customizing learning experiences for all students.
Leadership in Crisis
Authored a book specifically on how educational leaders can effectively manage crises while maintaining a focus on long-term strategic thinking and student needs.
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Career

Work history

8-2013
Executive Director
Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8
1-2021
Author
Self-employed
8-2011 - 8-2013
Superintendent
Penn-Trafford School District
7-2007 - 7-2011
Superintendent
Ridgway Area School District
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2002 - 2008
Ph.D.
Penn State University
1993 - 1998
Master's Degree
Alfred University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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