From the Classroom to the Office: The School AdministratorOs Guide to a Successful First Year

by Matthew J. Jennings

Overview

The first year of a new leader's tenure is a critical time period. If an administrator begins their position by taking certain actions while avoiding others, he or she will get off to a positive start. This positive start leads to momentum and an increased probability of success. In this book, an experienced school administrator provides practical, research-based, guidance for how to succeed during this critical first year as a new school administrator. It also includes research and practical application strategies for addressing the most important tasks to be accomplished during their first year in a new administrative position.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781607092117
Publisher:	R&L Education
Publication date:	12/16/2009
Pages:	100
Product dimensions:	5.86(w) x 8.97(h) x 0.46(d)

About the Author

Matthew Jennings is currently the superintendent of schools for the Alexandria Township Public Schools in New Jersey. Prior to serving in this position, he has served as an assistant superintendent, director of special services, supervisor of instruction and special education teacher.

Table of Contents

Chapter 2 Foreword
Chapter 4 Introductions to School Leadership Succession
Chapter 5 The Importance of Pre-Successions Events
Chapter 6 Shaping Early Impressions
Chapter 7 Building Positive Relationships
Chapter 8 Political Savvy
Chapter 9 Organizational Culture
Chapter 10 Organizational Processes

Editorial Reviews

This is an extremely honest and practical book. Matthew Jennings has presented a way of thinking and acting that, if followed, can be of great assistance to all new administrators. He not only provides interesting scenarios, but strategies, exercises, and answers to real problems.

Anthony Scannella

Strong instructional leadership demands a combination of vision, commitment, academic knowledge, and common sense. Through engaging anecdotes and practical advice, Matthew Jennings helps the reader navigate the politics, pitfalls, and rewarding aspects of educational administration. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in becoming a more reflective and effective educational practitioner.

Julie Lyons

I will be recommending this book to the aspiring administrators I teach. As a former superintendent, I found these insights from Jennings, a New Jersey-based superintendent, are ones I will share with my former colleagues.

School Administrator

I will be recommending this book to the aspiring administrators I teach. As a former superintendent, I found these insights from Jennings, a New Jersey-based superintendent, are ones I will share with my former colleagues.

School Administrator Magazine