R&L Education
Pages: 186
Trim: 6 x 9
978-1-57886-839-1 • Paperback • September 2008 • $50.00 • (£38.00)
978-1-57886-899-5 • eBook • September 2008 • $47.50 • (£37.00)
Jan Irons Harris, a former principal, is superintendent of Cullman City Schools (AL)
Chapter 1 Spiritual Balance
Chapter 2 Your Internal Glue: Mission, Foundation, Values, Goals and Beliefs
Chapter 3 Renew and Refine: Strengthen Your Internal Glue
Chapter 4 Separate Church and State
Chapter 5 Proactivity: Avoid Potholes with Accountability and Guidance from a Mentor
Chapter 6 The Principal Models Character Education
Chapter 7 Give Credit Where Due and Put a Little Light on It
Chapter 8 Tests and Examinations: Life in the Fishbowl and Directing Traffic Naked
Chapter 9 Be an Original
Chapter 10 Physical Balance
Chapter 11 Body Maintenance: Rest, Play and Exercise
Chapter 12 Physical Fuel: Food and Water
Chapter 13 Presentation: Grooming, Posture, Confidence, Clothes, Accessories and Shoes
Chapter 14 Output: Manners and Communication
Chapter 15 Time and Memory
Chapter 16 Intellectual Balance
Chapter 17 Be Professional and Stick to the Book
Chapter 18 Have a Plan
Chapter 19 Build Your Winning Team
Chapter 20 Power and the Power of the Pen
Chapter 21 Discipline: Be Fair, Firm and Consistent
Chapter 22 Model Effective Use of 21st Century Technology
Chapter 23 Public Relations, Politics and Decision-Making
Chapter 24 Read, Study and Turn off the Television
Chapter 25 Emotional Balance
Chapter 26 Teflon Mentality and Walnuts
Chapter 27 Delegate and Learn to Say No
Chapter 28 Create Inspiring and Productive Learning Environments
Chapter 29 Forgiveness and Service to Others
Chapter 30 Stress, 24/7 Responsibility and Thankfulness
Chapter 31 Do Your Homework
This is a wonderful book for many reasons. Most importantly, I think, because it provides a touchstone to navigate life as a school leader...This is a book to help us stay grounded: to hold onto the good things, to travel the high road, to do the right things. As such, it is a book full of wisdom....
— from the foreword by Joseph Murphy
The Principal's Office is a must read for all new principals. Not only is it an excellent how to book for new school administrators, but it successfully demonstrates how a Principal's own core values play an integral role in developing their leadership style.
— Ron Saunders
Effective leadership is a Herculean task, especially during this age of intense scrutiny and accountability. Jan Harris Irons' work illuminates a path through the complex world of the principal. Through well crafted examples, anecdotes, and personal reflections, Jan provides insight into becoming a well-balanced individual and, ultimately, a well-balanced school leader. Her book is a must read for novice principals.
— Dr. Molly P. Howard
[This] work is relevant, practical and inspiring. The Principal's Office provides the reader with a blueprint on how to succeed on a daily basis as a principal and as a person.....
— Mark Edwards