This book is a story that delineates seven qualities, according to Solomon, that successful, wise leaders possess.Through the stories and admonitions, which rely on real-life experiences and the timeless wisdom of Solomon, Jan Irons Harris is able to offer refreshing encouragement to school administrators who often feel overwhelmed by the weight of their daily burdens.Dr. Jan Irons Harris isa lifelong educator whose mission is to teach others a better way of life through education, love, and by example, using her gifts of teaching and leading. Jan has served as a secondary math teacher, assistant principal, middle and high school principal, and superintendent. Currently, she serves as superintendent of Dade County Schools in Trenton, GA.
During my career I have had the honor to work with many great teachers and school leaders and they all shared a similar quality, they taught and led with a loving disposition. Jan Harris is one of those leaders, whose conviction to care for all students has been the cornerstone of her work. Leadership According to Solomon is an inspirational tribute and thoughtful reflection of real life educators who have modeled the elements of Wisdom that King Solomon espoused. This wonderful story of love, compassion, conviction and deep belief in the spiritual work of educators is a must read for all educators. Mark Edwards, EdD, AASA National Superintendent of the Year 2013, author of Every Child, Every Day (2013) and Thank You For Your Leadership (2016)
Some principles are eternal. They transcend time and space. In this inspiring parable, Jan Harris takes qualities of human greatness from centuries ago and applies them to school leadership in the present. Books usually use fictitious characters. They issue the disclaimer names have been changed to protect the innocent. This work preserves the names to showcase modern-day points of light. In the chapters, I see names of people I know. In their own words, they illustrate hlG
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