Matthew J. Jennings

Dancing on the Skillet

Ten Truths about Being a School Superintendent

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Produktbeschreibung

"Ten truths" offers a window into the challenges and possibilities of being a school superintendent. It is a practical account of the realities inherent in the role. Readers will understand the nature of the problems faced as well as practical solutions to obstacles common to the position.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 94
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Oktober 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 150g
• ISBN-13: 9781475857856
• ISBN-10: 1475857853
• Artikelnr.: 59960346

Autorenporträt

Dr. Jennings is a twenty-seven-year veteran in the field of education. In addition to his work as a professor and consultant, he has served as a classroom teacher, supervisor, director, assistant superintendent, and superintendent of schools.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Truth One: The Expectations Others Place Upon You are Unrealistic
Truth Two: Change Leadership is Necessary, but it is Dangerous Business
Truth Three: In General, Teachers are a Difficult Group to Lead
Truth Four: There is No Such Thing as the "Community"
Truth Five: Your "Boss" is Not Qualified to do Their Job
Truth Six: You Cannot Defeat an Evil, Exploitive Board Majority
Truth Seven: There is a Strong Chance Your Tenure Will Not Last Forever
Truth Eight: It is Lonely at the Top
Truth Nine: The Media Does Not Sell the Truth, They Sell Newspapers
Truth Ten: You Can Make a Difference
Bonus Truths
References
About the Author