James Dillon

Father, grandfather, and lifelong educator James Dillon writes extensively on the topic of bullying prevention and school climate. Dillon has drawn on his more than thirty-five years of experience as an educator to author works such as No Place for Bullying: Leadership for Schools That Care for Every Student, Reframing Bullying Prevention to Build Stronger School Communities, Okay Kevin, and now Marching with Dr. King.With so much practical experience, Dillon's strategies for preventing and reducing bullying have been adopted by many schools. During his time as principal of Lynnwood Elementary in New York, he designed the Peaceful School Bus program that is now used in most states.Dillon contributes regularly to the education blog Smart Briefs and has published articles in several professional periodicals about education. He serves as an educational consultant, presenting on topics ranging from bullying and supervision to classroom management and leadership. He hopes his work will help children find positive, realistic solutions for dealing with bullying and strengthening their relationships with peers.