"The authors have captured the 'must knows' of the superintendency. This book is filled with keen insights and useful strategies to help the new superintendent establish credibility for long-term leadership success."
-James Rickabaugh, Superintendent
Whitefish Bay School District, WI
"Eller and Carlson offer realistic and practical suggestions for new superintendents to hit the ground running."
-Theodore Creighton, Professor
Virginia Tech
Practical strategies for meeting the challenges of your first year as a superintendent!
The opportunities and responsibilities in the crucial first years of a superintendency can be challenging as well as exciting. This practical resource provides ready-to-use techniques that help superintendents build the relationships and teamwork needed to face these challenges with success.
This insightful guide provides new superintendents with guidelines for making a positive difference while handling transitions, culture changes, financial issues, staff supervision, and team building. Using their combined experience as district administrators, the authors uncover the complexities of the job and offer candid discussions about how to:
- Establish yourself as the instructional leader
- Determine staff and community expectations for your performance
- Prepare for landmines that may be waiting around the corner
- Develop positive communications with all stakeholders
Addressing the most common issues faced by new superintendents, this valuable reference provides the leadership tools to help a school district move forward.
Industry Reviews
"Gives clear objectives and identifies points essential to achieving success. It will be a valuable resource for novice superintendents, as well as a refresher for experienced or struggling superintendents." -- Belinda G. Gimbert, Assistant Professor "I recommend this work to anyone considering applying for this top leadership position. It would be intriguing to work through leaders' thought processes with them as they consider the questions posed at the end of each chapter and use the tools included throughout the work." -- Judith A. Rogers, Professional Learning Specialist "This book will appeal to superintendents at all levels of experience. Having just retired after 35 years in public education, I can only say I wish I had a book as practical as this one, with such valuable, realistic information to use as a guide." -- Marian K. Hermie, Clinical Associate Professor "Finally! A much-needed assistance for aspiring and practicing school superintendents. Eller and Carlson offer realistic and practical suggestions for new superintendents to hit the ground running." -- Theodore Creighton, Professor, Virginia Tech "The leadership transition process is the most difficult path to traverse, but this book helps leaders find a smoother way. The guidance is practical and usable. It feels like you are sitting at a table and listening to ten successful superintendents." -- John Gordon, Director "Offering a rich combination of research findings, expert advice, and practical experience, Eller and Carlson have captured the 'must knows' of the superintendency. This book is filled with keen insights and useful strategies to help the new superintendent navigate early mine fields and establish credibility for long-term leadership success." -- James Rickabaugh, Superintendent
