The Superintendent Search Process: A Guide to Getting the Job and Getting Off to a Great Start

Quinn Ph.D., Tim; Keith, Michelle E.

ISBN 10: 1453886397 / ISBN 13: 9781453886397

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (edition ), 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Superintendent Search Process: A Guide to Getting the Job and Getting Off to a Great Start
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (edition )
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1453886397
• ISBN 13: 9781453886397
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

This book is a guide for all who are aspiring to the school superintendency, including current superintendents anticipating their next move. The ground rules are included for this most unique of search processes. If a candidate doesn't understand the "unwritten" rules of the game, it is very difficult to be successful. This book also provides guidance for success in that most critical first year on the job. School boards needing to navigate a superintendent search process will also find this information valuable.

About the Author

Tim Quinn's career spans teaching and leadership at all levels of public education from K-12 through community college and university. He served as an English teacher, assistant principal, principal, superintendent, and college president. Tim was the founder and of The Michigan Leadership Institute, which is dedicated to leadership development, placement of outstanding leaders, and continuous research on the topic of leadership. As a result of the Institute's work, Tim was engaged by The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation to partner on the creation of The Broad Center for the Management of School Systems and the Broad Superintendents Academy. Tim earned a Ph.D. in educational leadership from The University of Michigan, and received honorary doctoral degrees for his statewide leadership from Eastern Michigan, Central Michigan and Grand Valley State Universities.