What Every Principal Would Like to Say . . . and What to Say Next Time: Quotations for Leading, Learning, and Living / Edition 1

by Noah benShea

Overview

From Pulitzer-nominated journalist and international best-selling author, Noah ben Shea, this quick-reference collection of quotes belongs on the desk or in the briefcase of every school administrator.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761976059
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	01/27/2000
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Noah ben Shea is one of North America's most respected and beloved poet-philosophers, and a source of strength to millions around the world. He is the international best selling author of 20 books translated into 18 languages, including the famed Jacob the Baker series. He has spoken and taught at the best universities; served as a Dean at UCLA, visiting lecturer at MIT and The Fuqua Graduate Business School at Duke University, guest professor of Philosophy at the University of California, San Francisco Medical School, and a Fellow at several long range think tanks including USC's Center for the Humanities, and the esteemed Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions.

If you "Google" his name you find over 25,000 websites tied to his work. Noah ben Shea's inspirational thoughts are branded with some of North America's largest companies, dramatically impacting the workplace, and have appeared in hospitals, banks, on sugar packets, apparel, teddy bears and on over 30 million Starbucks Coffee Cups. His weekly columns on life were published for five years by the New York Times Regional Syndicate, and nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. He has spoken at the Library of Congress, is included in the Congressional Record, been published by Oxford University Press, and the World Bible Society in Jerusalem.

A highly sought after public speaker, he is also a private advisor to corporate and political leaders, serves as an Ethicist for the The Sansum Diabetes Research Institute, was nominated for the Grawemeyer Award for Ideas that Improve the World Order, and in 2007 his work in Russian translation won 1st Prize at the European Intellectual Book Fair in Moscow. Noah ben Shea is also the Nat ional Laureate for the ALS Association.

Now you can also have inspirational quotes from Noah ben Shea delivered daily directly to your inbox, via twitter, or on Facebook.

Table of Contents

Administrators, Principals and School Leaders
Alternative and Accelerated Schools
Assessment and Testing
At-Risk Students
Character Education
Communication and Conflict Resolution
Community Relations and Parental Involvement
Counseling
Discipline
Diversity
Early Childhood Education
Exceptional Students
Fundraising and School Finance
Math and Science
Personnel and Program Evaluation
Professional Development
Reading, Writing and Language Arts
Research and Accountability
School Change
School Safety
Teacher Preparation
Technology
Women in Education

Editorial Reviews

"A quick reference collection of quotes from John Dewey to Lily Tomlin that belongs on the desk of every school administrator. Organized by topics ranging from leadership and assessment to technology, this book offers a variety of insightful launching points for virtually every topic encountered throughout the school year."

Today's Catholic Teacher

"A very insightful and timely book that provides school principals with quotations for all occasions. This collection will enhance presentations and support leadership thoughts, initiatives, and policies."

Gerald N. Tirozzi

"Truly an invaluable reference tool."

Delaine Eastin