Scholarly/Creative Works
2022
- Livers, S. D., Baker, A. M., Guerra, P. L., & Acosta, M. M. (2022). The Complexities and Discourse of Supervision for Equity and Justice in Teaching and Teacher Education. Journal of Educational Supervision, 5(2), 1–10. https://doi.org/DOI: https://doi.org/10.31045/jes.5.2.1
- Guerra, P. L., Baker, A. M., & Cotman, A. M. (2022). Instructional Supervision: Is it Culturally Responsive? A Textbook Analysis. Journal of Educational Supervision, 5(1), 1–26. https://doi.org/DOI: https://doi.org/10.31045/jes.5.1.1
2020
- Cotman, A. M., Enyioha, J., Guerra, P. L., & Holmes, A. L. (2020). A counselor’s tale: The need for cultural awareness. Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership, Advanced Online Publication. https://doi.org/doi: 10.1177/1555458919884714
2018
- Baker, M., Guerra, P. L., & Baray, S. W. (2018). Assistant principal dilemma: Walking the line between compliance and leadership. Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership. https://doi.org/10.1177/155548917723952
2017
- Murray-Johnson, K., & Guerra, P. L. (2017). Ready for change? Emotions and resistance in the face of social justice leadership. Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1177/155545891773904
- Guerra, P. L., & Wubbena, Z. (2017). Teacher beliefs and classroom practices: Cognitive dissonance in high stakes test-influenced environments. Issues in Teacher Education, 26, 35–51.
2016
- Guerra, P. L., & Pazey, B. (2016). Transforming educational leadership preparation: Starting with ourselves. The Qualitative Reporter, 21(10), 1751–1784.
- Robertson-Courtney, P. M., & Guerra, P. L. (2016). The voice of one–the power of many: Advancing social justice one individual at a time. Notes and Abstracts in American and International Education (pp. 1–27).
- Robertson-Courtney, P. M., & Guerra, P. L. (2016). The voice of one–the power of many: Advancing social justice one individual at a time. Multicultural Education, 23(2), 2–12.
2014
- Nelson, S. W., & Guerra, P. L. (2014). Educator beliefs and cultural knowledge: Implications for school improvement efforts. Educational Administration Quarterly. https://doi.org/10.1177/0013161X13488595
- Guerra, P. L. (2014). Chapter six: Reducing teacher bias to gain better student learning. In L. A. Valverde (Ed.), Improving schools for Latinos: Creating better learning environments. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education.
2013
- Jacobs, J., Yamamura, E. K., Guerra, P. L., & Nelson, S. W. (2013). Emerging leaders for social justice: Negotiating the journey through action research. Journal of School Leadership, 23(1), 91–121.
- Guerra, P. L., & Nelson, S. W. (2013). Latino parent involvement: Seeing what has always been there. Journal of School Leadership, 23(3), 424–455.
- Guerra, P. L., Nelson, S. W., Jacobs, J., & Yamamura, E. (2013). Developing educational leaders for social justice: Programmatic elements that work and need improvement. Education Research and Perspectives, 40, 124–149. Retrieved from http://erpjournal.net/?page_id=2978
2012
- Guerra, P. L., & Nelson, S. W. (2012). Cultural proficiency means having the courage to act despite risks. Journal of Staff Development, 33(2), 51–52.
- Guerra, P. L., & Nelson, S. W. (2012). Culture’s influence on behavior doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Journal of Staff Development, 33(6), 65–66.
- Guerra, P. L., Nelson, S. W., & Arndt, B. (2012). Acknowledge the painful history behind some common expressions and don’t repeat them. Journal of Staff Development, 33(4), 57–58.
- Nelson, S. W., & Guerra, P. L. (2012). Face-to-face interaction is best for developing cultural literacy. Journal of Staff Development, 33(1), 59–60.
- Nelson, S. W., & Guerra, P. L. (2012). Tap into educators’ sense of purpose to create equitable classrooms and schools. Journal of Staff Development, 33(3), 55–56.
- Nelson, S. W., & Guerra, P. L. (2012). Use lessons in similarities and differences to help students understand diversity. Journal of Staff Development, 33(5), 63–64.
- Guerra, P. L. (2012). Valuing diversity: A well-intended but empty promise. Multicultural Education, 19(3), 44–47.
- Guerra, P. L. (2012). Step 2 success starts with you: Getting in, earning your first degree and considering graduate school. In L. A. Valverde (Ed.), The Latino student’s guide to college success (pp. 19–39). Santa Barbara, CA: Greenwood.
2011
- Nelson, S. W., & Guerra, P. L. (2011). A colleague’s challenge offers a chance to improve our work and extend its impact. Journal of Staff Development, 32(1), 55–56.
- Nelson, S. W., Guerra, P. L., & Henry, G. H. (2011). A connection between moral imperative and women’s leadership? Administrative Issues Journal: Education, Practice and Research, 1(1), 98–106.
- Nelson, S. W., & Guerra, P. L. (2011). Cultural liasons serve as bridge between community and school. Journal of Staff Development, 32(5), 57–58.
- Guerra, P. L., & Nelson, S. W. (2011). The right facilitator can help teachers make meaningful change to their instructional practices. Journal of Staff Development, 32(3), 66–67.
- Guerra, P. L., & Nelson, S. W. (2011). Inclusive spaces that support everybody can make all the difference for LGBT students. Journal of Staff Development, 32(2), 58–59.
- Guerra, P. L., & Nelson, S. W. (2011). The ability to value diversity requires extensive, ongoing learning experiences. Journal of Staff Development, 32(6), 59–60.
- Nelson, S. W., & Guerra, P. L. (2011). Effective diversity facilitation matches teachers’ cultural knowledge with the learning experience. Journal of Staff Development, 32(4), 73–74.
2010
- Guerra, P. L., & Nelson, S. W. (2010). Carefully planned campus visits encourage middle schoolers to feel college-bound. Journal of Staff Development, 31(4), 61–62.
- Nelson, S. W., & Guerra, P. L. (2010). Eliminate inequities to transform the college prep process in elementary school. Journal of Staff Development, 31(3), 63–64.
- Nelson, S. W., & Guerra, P. L. (2010). Empowered parents partner with schools to meet needs. Journal of Staff Development, 31(1), 67–68.
- Guerra, P. L., & Larrotta, C. (2010). Non-traditional forms of parental involvement in literacy development: The book mobile and other stories. Georgia Journal of Reading, 33(2), 17–27.
- Guerra, P. L., Nelson, S. W., & Ihonvbere, L. (2010). Stay calm and detached, but be clear in response to racist remarks. Journal of Staff Development, 31(6), 65–66.
- Guerra, P. L., Nelson, S. W., & Aguilar, I. (2010). Use a systematic approach for deconstructing and reframing deficit thinking. Journal of Staff Development, 31(2), 55–56.
- Nelson, S. W., & Guerra, P. L. (2010). What culturally responsive educators can do to prepare high school students, parents for college. Journal of Staff Development, 31(5), 61–62.
- Guerra, P. L., Nelson, S. W., & Pastien, T. (2010). Changing professional practice requires changing beliefs. Superintendent’s Briefing Book 2011: Vital information for school district leaders (pp. 1–7). Alexandria, VA: Education Research Service.
2009
- Guerra, P. L., & Nelson, S. W. (2009). Changing professional practice requires changing beliefs. Phi Delta Kappan, 90(5), 354–359.
- Nelson, S. W., & Guerra, P. L. (2009). For diverse families, parent involvement takes on a new meaning. Journal of Staff Development, 30(4), 65–66.
- Guerra, P. L. (2009). I’m Latino Why do I need a class on culture? Journal of Border Educational Research, 8(1), 87–100.
- Guerra, P. L., & Nelson, S. W. (2009). Love and compassion: Challenge taken-for-granted assumptions. Journal of Staff Development, 30(3), 61–62.
- Guerra, P. L., & Nelson, S. W. (2009). Parents may need more support before becoming engaged in school. Journal of Staff Development, 30(5), 65–66.
- Guerra, P. L., & Nelson, S. W. (2009). Use conversation starters to remove barriers and develop relationships. Journal of Staff Development, 30(1), 65–66.
- Nelson, S. W., & Guerra, P. L. (2009). Use films to get groups talking and listening to one another. Journal of Staff Development, 30(2), 57–58.
2008
- Guerra, P. L., & Nelson, S. W. (2008). Begin by developing awareness and assessing readiness. Journal of Staff Development, 29(1), 67–68.
- Nelson, S. W., & Guerra, P. L. (2008). Community events offer cultural learning opportunities. Journal of Staff Development, 29(4), 47–48.
- Nelson, S. W., & Guerra, P. L. (2008). Four stage process changes individuals and entire schools. Journal of Staff Development, 29(2), 55–56.
- Guerra, P. L., & Valverde, L. A. (2008). Latino communities & schools: Tapping assets for student success. The Education Digest, 73(6), 4–8.
- Guerra, P. L., & Nelson, S. W. (2008). Use book studies to generate frank talk about beliefs and practices. Journal of Staff Development, 29(3), 43–44.
2007
- Guerra, P. L., & Nelson, S. W. (2007). Assessment is the first step to creating a school that educates everybody. Journal of Staff Development, 28(3), 59–60.
- Guerra, P. L., & Valverde, L. A. (2007). Latino communities & schools: Tapping assets for student success. Principal Leadership, 8(2), 40–44.
- Nelson, S. W., & Guerra, P. L. (2007). The journey to cultural proficiency is a sizeable challenge. Journal of Staff Development, 28(4), 59–62.
2005
- García, S. B., & Guerra, P. L. (2005). Conceptualizing culture in education: Implications for schooling in a culturally diverse society. In J. R. Baldwin, S. L. Faulkner, M. L. Hecht, & S. L. Lindsley (Eds.), Culture [re]defined: Analyzing culture from diverse viewpoints (pp. 103–115). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
2004
- Garca, S. B., & Guerra, P. L. (2004). Deconstructing deficit thinking: Working with educators to create more equitable learning environments. Education and Urban Society, 36(2), 150–168.
2003
- García, S. B., & Guerra, P. L. (2003). Do we truly believe all children can learn? Implications for school reform. Adelante, 4(1), 5. Retrieved from http://www.asu.edu/educ/hbli/pubs/adelante/index.html
2002
- Guerra, P. L. (2002). Coming to terms with technology. The Disability Law Resource Project: Plugged In, 1(1), 1–4.
- Guerra, P. L. (2002). Finding balance: Accessible IT framework. The Disability Law Resource Project: Plugged In, 1(1), 1–4.
- Guerra, P. L. (2002). IT and your classroom: Learning with technology. The Disability Law Resource Project: Plugged In, 1(3), 1–4.
2001
- Betsinger, A. M., García, S. B., & Guerra, P. L. (2001). Up for Scrutiny. Journal of Staff Development, 22(2), 24–27.
2000
- Betsinger, A. M., García, S. B., & Guerra, P. L. (2000). Research report for the Organizing for Diversity Project. Austin, TX: Southwest Educational Development Lab.
- Guerra, P. L., & García, S. B. (2000). Understanding the cultural contexts of teaching and learning: Trainer’s guide and eleven modules. Austin, TX: Southwest Educational Development Lab.
1999
- Chamberlain, S. P., Guerra, P. L., & García, S. B. (1999). Intercultural Communication in the Classroom. ERIC Document Reproduction.
1995
- Guerra, P. L. (1995). Confronting and Managing Culture in a Changing Environment. Issues...about Change, 5(4), 1–11.
1994
- Guerra, P. L., Jackson, J. S., & Madsen, C. (1994). Site-Based management and special education: Policies, implications and recommendations. Special Education Leadership Review, 2(1), 59–71.
- Guerra, P. L., Hord, S. M., & Thomas, D. (1994). Leadership for change level II: Coaching for successful change: Trainer’s guide and five modules. Austin, TX: Southwest Educational Development Lab.
1981
- Guerra, P. (1981). Critical reading and thinking. In G. Pollard, C. Shaw, & A. Hoelscher (Eds.), Imaginative investigations: A curriculum for talented and gifted deaf students (Vol. 4, pp. 30–45). Austin, TX: Texas School for The Deaf.