Chapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Know Thyself Chapter 3 Wearing the Red Cape Doesn't Make You Superman Chapter 4 Building a School Vision or How I Learned to Play with Lincoln Logs Chapter 5 Once a Teacher, Always a Teacher Chapter 6 My Mama Said…Loving the Kids Despite the Parents Chapter 7 I Didn't Go to Law School and Neither Did You Chapter 8 Shepherding the Pups: Helping First-Year Teachers Chapter 9 It's Lonely at the Top Chapter 10 Tonto Rode Beside the Lone Ranger, Not Behind Him Chapter 11 I'm Supposed to Know How to Do What Chapter 12 Somebody Has to Be in Charge and They Chose You Chapter 13 And Then There Are Some…
Janet Tareilo is an assistant professor in the department of Secondary Education and Education Leadership at Stephen F. Austin State University.
How do principals impact learning and school improvement? Are they
superheroes with red capes? This book captures the heart and soul
of leadership. Although principals face a multitude of tasks and
may feel like they are being asked to 'leap tall buildings in a
single bound,' Tareilo points out that successful leaders are
fellow learners who are constantly engaged with others in efforts
to improve schools. Tareilo captures the essence of leadership that
matters in this book. The wisdom that is shared serves as a guide
and springboard for reflection and positive action. Put it on your
must-read list.
*Betty Alford, professor and chair, Department of Secondary
Education and Educational Leadership, Stephen F. Austin State
University*
Education leadership has long been characterized by a 'disconnect
between what is taught in preparation programs and what
practitioners need to be able to do in their schools.' Tareilo's
The Other Side of the Desk successfully closes this gap. Tareilo is
an expert with the use of metaphors, scenarios, and voice to
effectively tie principal behaviors and actions back to practice.
As a professor working in preparation programs, I say
'finally.'
*Theodore B. Creighton, professor of educational leadership and
policy studies, Virginia Tech; former executive director of the
National Council of Prof*
The Other Side of the Desk is superb! It embodies the powerful
reflective practice of school leadership as only a caring and
committed principal could convey. Tareilo's book is at times
joyful, at times whimsical, and at times heartbreaking, yet always
focused on a sound message of hope and resilience. Aspiring school
principals, as well as veterans, will be treated to an insider's
20/20 view of a champion for kids walking the walk of school
leadership. This is a must-read for anyone in the school
business.
*John Leonard, professor in the doctoral program, Department of
Secondary Education and Educational Leadership, Stephen F. Austin
State Univers*
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