The Spirited Principal: Strategies That Work
Rebecca Wheat, EdD, The Principal Leadership Institute (PLI), University of California, Berkeley Consultant, Berkeley USD; former Principal, Berkeley USD

 · Practical aid in dealing with school problems and needs

If you are a principal, assistant principal or considering a school leadership position, this unique book by a seasoned principal and principal–educator will help you understand the full scope of the principal’s functions, responsibilities, and problems – and how to deal with them.


From the Reviews

 ·  “This compact and easily readable volume contains concrete information designed to assist principals make each minute of every day the most productive for all students and staff . . .  The author demonstrates all the best qualities of human relations, decision–making, instructional leadership, and community engagement. Its language is direct and suggestions readily applied. I encourage to keep this book at your side and read its pages often. It provides motivations and practical insights that will help you through the day – and throughout a career.”  – Jack McLaughlin, Nevada State Superintendent of Public Instruction

 ·  “Wheat’s book is full of practical advice and strategies for today’s principals. There’s an edge of humor and depth of experience that any new principal could learn from. It’s the kind of book that could even bring new recruits into principal training programs.”  – Mary Barrett, Teacher, Berkeley CA in Berkeley Daily Planet

Contents (Condensed)

 ·  Trust: Staff, Families, Children
 ·  Governance: Creating a Structure, Governance among Staff
 ·  Prioritize  ·  The Power of Listening
 ·  Reflections on Principalship: Teacher’s View, Confidence in School Environment
 · Principal’s Reflections: Challenge and Success
 · Community among Children  ·  Test Scores
 ·  Ways to Strengthen the Principalship
 ·  Appendices: Decision Making Process/Model, School Climate, Safe Group Process

1–885432–09–7, 2001, 128 pages, 6x9, laminated hardcover, Now only $18.95

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