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What They Never Told Me in Principal's School : The Value of Experience Cannot Be Overestimated, Paperback by Connolly, Michael, ISBN 1607093081, ISBN-13 9781607093084, Brand New, Free shipping in the US In short, readable chapters, Connolly, a veteran school principal, draws on his experiences in urban, suburban, and rural schools in the US and abroad to share lessons learned on leadership issues such as boundary setting, change and continuity, communication skills, and promoting faculty growth. He provides advice and survival strategies that can't be gained in courses. There is no subject index. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()

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This book attempts to fill the gap left by an absence of mentors. Drawing upon personal experiences, Michael Connolly shares what leaders need to know in order to develop, be successful, and feel fulfilled in the important work of educating the students of the next generations.

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Rowman & Littlefield Education
ISBN-10
1607093081
ISBN-13
9781607093084
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Author
Michael Connolly
Publication Name
What They Never Told Me in Principal's School : the Value of Experience Cannot Be Overestimated
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
100 Pages

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9.1in
Item Height
0.3in
Item Width
6.1in
Item Weight
6.1 Oz

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Lb2831.92.C66 2009
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What They Never Told Me in Principal's School is the one book that every veteran principal promises to write, including myself. After spending fifteen years as a principal and eighteen years as the executive director of the New Hampshire Associationof School Principals, I readily acknowledge that Mike Connolly captures it all! The strong memories and the richness of experiences resonate for anyone who has ever sat in the principal's chair. This book is both instructional and entertaining. His survival strategies will stand the test of time. Connolly gives everyone a sense of just how time-consuming, at times difficult, and richly rewarding the daily life of a principal can be. It is often said that the role of the principal can be 'lonely'; What They Never Told Me in Principal's School goes a long way to show principals that help and support can be found in this valuable book. A must-read for all principals and aspiring principals.., In What They Never Told Me in Principal's School, Michael Connelly offers readers a mix of uncommon sense and time-tested advice rooted in years of experience as an elementary, middle school, and high school principal in U.S. public schools and in international schools around the world....the insights that he shares throughout teh book should be readily accessible to all principals striving to be fair, ehtical and effective leaders....I half expected a 'How To' book, but unlike those dry mannuals, I found it difficult to put down and was disappointed when it ended (the book runs just short of 100 pages.) Connelly includes many warm, humorous, and personal anecdotes to illustrate and enhance the rewards, complexities and frustrations of the role of principal., Connolly offers a brimming toolbox of both practical and soothing advice on how to make a difference as a principal. This is insightful, reflective, and attentive to real, day-to-day issues rooted in the genuine story of the principalship., What They Never Told Me in Principal's School is the one book that every veteran principal promises to write, including myself. After spending fifteen years as a principal and eighteen years as the executive director of the New Hampshire Association of School Principals, I readily acknowledge that Mike Connolly captures it all! The strong memories and the richness of experiences resonate for anyone who has ever sat in the principal's chair. This book is both instructional and entertaining. His survival strategies will stand the test of time. Connolly gives everyone a sense of just how time-consuming, at times difficult, and richly rewarding the daily life of a principal can be. It is often said that the role of the principal can be 'lonely'; What They Never Told Me in Principal's School goes a long way to show principals that help and support can be found in this valuable book. A must-read for all principals and aspiring principals., What They Never Told Me in Principal's School is the one book that every veteran principal promises to write, including myself. After spending fifteen years as a principal and eighteen years as the executive director of the New Hampshire Association of School Principals, I readily acknowledge that Mike Connolly captures it all!The strong memories and the richness of experiences resonate for anyone who has ever sat in the principal's chair. This book is both instructional and entertaining. His survival strategies will stand the test of time. Connolly gives everyone a sense of just how time-consuming, at times difficult, and richly rewarding the daily life of a principal can be.It is often said that the role of the principal can be 'lonely'; What They Never Told Me in Principal's School goes a long way to show principals that help and support can be found in this valuable book. A must-read for all principals and aspiring principals., In What They Never Told Me in Principal's School , Michael Connelly offers readers a mix of uncommon sense and time-tested advice rooted in years of experience as an elementary, middle school, and high school principal in U.S. public schools and in international schools around the world....the insights that he shares throughout teh book should be readily accessible to all principals striving to be fair, ehtical and effective leaders....I half expected a 'How To' book, but unlike those dry mannuals, I found it difficult to put down and was disappointed when it ended (the book runs just short of 100 pages.) Connelly includes many warm, humorous, and personal anecdotes to illustrate and enhance the rewards, complexities and frustrations of the role of principal.
Table of Content
Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 3 The Principal's Toolbox Chapter 4 Are You Listening or Only Hearing Chapter 5 Time Out for Reflection Chapter 6 Principals Need to Stay Focused Chapter 7 Aylmer's Mistake and the Process of School Change Chapter 8 It's Time to Discipline School Reform Chapter 9 Harried Principals Aren't Helpful Principals Chapter 10 So You're the Principal; Well What have You Done for Yourself Today? Chapter 11 They Never Told Me That in Principal's School Chapter 12 A Reality Check for a New School Leader Chapter 13 "Say Something Nice to Me": Dealing with the Chronically Cranky Chapter 14 Principals Must Avoid Doggy Behavior Chapter 15 The Courage of Educational Leaders Chapter 16 A Principal Must Protect the Social Ecology of the School Chapter 17 When Will We Ever Learn? Chapter 18 Discipline Isn't a Dirty Word Chapter 19 Seek the Story Within: Interviews That Reveal the Heart of a Teacher Chapter 20 What a Revolting Development This Is: The Homework Rebellion Chapter 21 How Do You Spell Friendship?: The Intergenerational Spelling Bee Chapter 22 Educators' Responsibility for Creating a Public Chapter 23 Should Schools Offer Parent Training? Chapter 24 Musings Chapter 25 We Are the Lucky Ones
Copyright Date
2009
Topic
Leadership, Professional Development, General
Lccn
2009-027160
Dewey Decimal
371.2/012
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Genre
Education

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