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
