{"product_id":"who-said-school-administration-would-be-fun","title":"Who Said School Administration Would Be Fun?","description":"\u003cem\u003e\"The book is unique in that it addresses the socioemotional stages of professional transitions…this was an easy read that had me highlighting passages on almost every page or citing relevant quotes I want to use or share with others. The material is well integrated so you can see the more global picture of administration, yet allows the reader to focus and actively reflect on the very real scenarios used as examples.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003eMichelle Kocar\u003c\/strong\u003e, Principal \u003cbr\u003eLiberty Elementary School, North Ridgeville, OH  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I found myself making stars in the margins or writing YES!, Been There, Done That, I can relate!, Interesting, Good Suggestion, True...\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003eAnn Porter\u003c\/strong\u003e, 2002 NAESP National Distinguished Principal \u003cbr\u003eLewis \u0026amp; Clark Elementary School, Grand Forks, ND\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you maintain your perspective, you find fun in the most unlikely places!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAre you apprehensive about leaving the realm of teaching for the world of school administration? Do you wonder how your current relationships will evolve with a change in job title? School administrators fill a crucial need in education, but all too often their social and emotional worlds turn upside-down when they make this momentous career move. This second edition provides an insightful look at the unwritten and unspoken rules of school administration, helping new and sitting administrators work through the initial adjustment and discover the satisfaction that comes with success. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWho Said School Administration Would Be Fun?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is filled with real-life examples, exercises, and strategies meant to guide school leaders through the motley challenges that they will encounter each day. Sigford draws on years of experience as teacher, leader, and administrator to develop tactics for:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintaining perspective through humor   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging and leading like a successful systems thinker   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransforming school culture into a climate of trust and compassion   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponding to all levels of accountability faced in today′s schools \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFun may not be the first word to describe school administration; however, understanding and self-reflection will lead to the fun of success and satisfaction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54247017349464,"sku":"9781412915526","price":64.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781412915526.jpg?v=1777788927","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/who-said-school-administration-would-be-fun","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}