Dancing on the Skillet - Ten Truths About Being a School Superintendent

"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.

List of contents

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

About the author

By Matthew J. Jennings

Summary

"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.

Product details

• Authors: Matthew J. Jennings, Jennings Matthew J.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9781475857856
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-5785-6
• No. of pages: 94
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; EDUCATION / Professional Development, Organization & management of education, teacher training, Educational administration & organization