Surviving And Thriving As a Superintendent of Schools Leadership Lessons from Modern American Presidents

How does one become an effective superintendent of schools? There is no simple formula and the turnover rate reflects the difficulty of the position. Some maintain that the job cannot be done well due to politics, financial constraints, and time demands. Former superintendent Stephen Dlott rejects this negative view. In this highly readable, informative, and entertaining volume, he presents a positive perspective of what superintendents need to do to become successful. Here, he reflects on predicaments he has encountered and then analyzes the event in the context of similar situations that modern American presidents have encountered. Written with a combination of sensitivity and humor, this book offers practical solutions to the daily challenges that confront administrators. Book jacket.Dlott, Stephen is the author of 'Surviving And Thriving As a Superintendent of Schools Leadership Lessons from Modern American Presidents', published 2006 under ISBN 9781578865147 and ISBN 157886514X.