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Book SynopsisIf you are a new school building administrator, a teacher who is thinking about going into school building administration, or just someone who is interested in what happens behind the scenes in public schools, then you want to read this book. In this book you are the new building administrator and you are charged with turning around a school building and culture that is currently a mess. You find yourself responsible for handling all of the shocking, heartbreaking, frustrating, perplexing, eye-opening, amusing, challenging, rewarding, discouraging, and humbling situations that come your way in your first year on the job. This book shows you what you can look forward to as a school building administrator, takes you through the wild and unpredictable situations as they play out, and offers suggestions for how to handle these issues going forward. So, if you are a school building administrator, a teacher, or just curious about what may take place at your child's school, then turn this boo
Trade ReviewDr. Pillar successfully incorporates an effective blend of actual administrative experiences, reflective practice, empathy, and humor. A Year in the Life presents easy to read real-world scenarios, along with practical tools and strategies to address these challenges. This book is must read for any aspiring school administrator! -- Timothy Eagen, Superintendent of Schools, Kings Park CSD, NY
A must read for the new generation of school administrators. Dr. Pillar shares his best practices in facing the dichotomy of individual versus institutional needs present in school systems in the United States. His resolution of contemporary issues across a broad spectrum is insightful and compassionate while never losing sight of the schools’ mission. -- Paul Girolamo, Special Educator, North Shore School District
After my 44 years in public education and 30 years as an administrator, I have read an excellent book that every beginning or aspiring administrator should read! Dr. Pillar has written an anecdotal compilation of events that as surprising as they may sound, can prepare the reader for almost anything! I highly endorse this work and every chapter will be something that the reader can refer to as he/she makes the journey through the early years of a challenging and hopefully rewarding career. -- Ronald J. Labrocca, Supervisor of Mathematics, Business and Computer Education Hicksville Public Schools
Table of ContentsContents 1- Here You Go 2- You Can’t Make This Stuff Up 3- A Day in the Life of a School Administrator - Part I 4- A Day in the Life of a School Administrator - Part II 5- A Day in the Life of a School Administrator - Part III 6- A Day in the Life of a School Administrator - Part IV 7- A Day in the Life of a School Administrator - Part V 8- No Meds 9- You Can’t Judge a Book by Its Cover 10- Keep Your Hands to Yourself 11- You Just Don’t Understand 12- Let's Get Ready to Rumble 13- The Benefits of Being the Bad Cop 14- The Honeymoon Is Over 15- It’s Not My Problem 16- Role Models 17- Those Who Can’t Do, Teach 18- The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far 19- The Art of Discipline 20- Comic Relief 21- Real Life 22- Priorities 23- A Visit from a Furry Friend 24- March Madness 25- When Push Comes to Shove 26- Not My Child 27- Things Are Not Always as They Appear 28- The Final Push 29- Food Fight 30- Help Who You Can 31- School’s Out for Summer
