Description
Book SynopsisThe superintendent position is important to the overall quality of a school system. Staff would have difficulty succeeding without the support of an effective and efficient system. It is also potentially rewarding. There is great satisfaction in knowing that something you did had a major impact on the quality of education provided to children. You can change the future, but it comes at a cost. The superintendent position is difficult. In addition to all of the technical skills and knowledge required, doing this job well requires strength of character, mental toughness, and a high level of self-awareness. You must know who you are and what you believe in. Not only that, you must have the fortitude to represent those beliefs in the face of crises and adversity. These are not the topics taught in most graduate school education coursework. Through sharing of ten truths the author fills this void. More specifically, readers will learn the realities of being a school superintendent and pract
Table of ContentsTable 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
