Who Said School Administration Would Be Fun?: Coping With a New Emotional and Social Reality [Paperback]

Learn the unwritten and unspoken rules of school administration in this second edition, which helps new and sitting administrators increase personal and professional fulfillment.Learn the unwritten and unspoken rules of school administration in this second edition, which helps new and sitting administrators increase personal and professional fulfillment.

The book is unique in that it addresses the socioemotional stages of professional transitions&this was an easy read that had me highlighting passages on almost every page or citing relevant quotes I want to use or share with others. The material is well integrated so you can see the more global picture of administration, yet allows the reader to focus and actively reflect on the very real scenarios used as examples.

I found myself making stars in the margins or writing YES!, Been There, Done That, I can relate!, Interesting, Good Suggestion, True...

This user's manual for new and seasoned principals covers both inter- and intrapersonal issues faced by administrators, including the transition from teacher to principal, leadership skills, organizational culture, and how administrators can provide leadership while keeping accountability in perspective.

This is a great book for my principalship course. It helps students understand the reality of the job. The book is a casual, fun book to read that complements well with another book I've chosen for the course.Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
1. Why Is It So Chilly in the Teacher's Lounge?
2. Change Isn't a Flowchart: It's Broccoli
3. Positions, Like Shoes, Need to Fit
4. Learning the New Rules of Communication
5. Maintaining Control of Time
6. Developing Your Emotional Teflon
7. Maybe You Shl#É