Full Description
Do principals see themselves as others see them? Many new and veteran principals remark that one cannot truly know what it means to be a principal until you are one. However, most people have developed their own perceptions of the role of a principal based on their direct experience. Sharon Pristash describes the various perceptions of the principalship based on interviews with students, teachers, parents, and community members. She also offers some implications these perceptions might have for the profession. Viewpoints of practicing or former principals are included allowing the reader to compare and contrast the public and personal view of the profession. Whether novice or veteran principal, there's something for everyone in this fascinating study.
Contents
Chapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 1 Introduction Chapter 3 2 What Students Think Principals Do Chapter 4 3 What Parents Think Principals Do Chapter 5 4 What Teachers Think Principals Do Chapter 6 5 What Other Community members Think Principals Do Chapter 7 6 How Hollywood Portrays Principals Chapter 8 7 Principals' Reactions to What People Think Principals Do Chapter 9 8 Final Thoughts Chapter 10 About the Author
