The Superintendent′s Planner: A Monthly Guide and Reflective Journal - Hardcover

Johnston, Gloria L.; Townsend, Rene S.; Gross, Gwen E.; Lynch, Margaret A.; Garcy, Lorraine M.; Roberts, Benita B.; Novotney, Patricia B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1412961084 ISBN 13: 9781412961080

Publisher: Corwin, 2008

Synopsis

This reflective calendar and planning journal helps new and veteran superintendents address day-to-day concerns while keeping student achievement in perspective throughout the year.

About this title

About the Author

Gloria L. Johnston has devoted over 40 years to a career in education. She currently coaches, mentors, and provides professional development for principals, central office administrators, superintendents, and school boards. The focus of her work is on systemic strategies that lead to improving student achievement and closing the achievement gap. Her years of service in PreK–12 education included serving as a teacher, principal, central office administrator, and 12 years as a superintendent of schools. She worked in urban, suburban, and rural school districts in Illinois, California, and Caracas, Venezuela. Most recently, she served as dean of the School of Education at National University, headquartered in San Diego, California.

Throughout her career, Johnston has been an invited speaker at state and national professional conferences, served on state and national educational and research committees, and has been awarded major professional development grants. She is coauthor of two books, Eight at the Top: A View Inside Public Education, a collection of stories about the work of school district superintendents, and Effective Superintendent-School Board Practices: Strategies for Developing and Maintaining Good Relationships With Your Board, a practical, experience-based look at the most important role the superintendent has in leading a school district.

Johnston earned her PhD in public policy analysis from the University of Illinois at Chicago and her MS in bilingual/bicultural education and BS in humanities (magna cum laude) from Northern Illinois University.

Review

"A concise resource that can serve as a reference for the new superintendent as well as a refresher for the seasoned superintendent. Information is presented in a chronological fashion rather than by theme, so the book serves as a great planning tool to integrate with the board of education annual calendar." Author: Dan Lawson, Superintendent Published On: 2008-05-09

"A thoughtful contribution of the utmost importance for district planning as well as a guide for how the superintendent effectively leads the organization. This book provides rationale and examples that help administrators perform at a higher level." Author: Douglas Hesbol, Superintendent Published On: 2008-05-09

"Without a doubt, this book will be a treasure for any new superintendent! It′s a perfect ‘bible’ for the beginning superintendent. I wish I had this at my side when I first began." Author: Marie Blum, Superintendent Published On: 2008-05-09

"I do not believe I have ever seen a guide that is so practical and current. I particularly liked the advice on communications, celebrations, board relationships, and community involvement. Those are the kinds of interpersonal gestures and activities that go beyond just following a checklist and are critical to the success of new and experienced superintendents." Author: Brenda S. Dietrich, Superintendent Published On: 2008-05-09

"I love the monthly structure of the book. If superintendents follow these monthly guides, I am certain they would avoid the pitfalls to which many leaders succumb." Author: Mike Ford, Superintendent Published On: 2008-05-09

"As an experienced superintendent, I found the book fascinating to read, and I found myself comparing the suggestions presented in each chapter with tasks that I would list during that same time period. This would be a gift that I would give to mentees and new superintendents." Author: Robert Frick, Superintendent Published On: 2008-05-09

Edition details

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1412961084
• ISBN 13: 9781412961080
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 152