In today's educational system, a lot of attention has been given to the skills a school principal should have to be successful, but there is little focus on the person that the principal should be. The school's head administrator as a person is at the core of school improvement and, as a result, student development.
In The Principal's Chair: Who Sits There Matters, A Secret of School Success, author Judith D. Knotts draws from her years of experience as a school leader to provide powerful insight into multiple aspects of what it takes to be an effective principal. From the first chapter, "Beginning the Leadership Journey," to the last, "Honoring the Leadership Position," this insightful book provides a conceptual and practical guide to help principals set priorities, establish credibility, and strengthen leadership skills.
For use by new principals or experienced administrators alike, this clear, readable, and engaging resource offers concrete, real-world examples to help practitioners sort out the best approaches and behaviors as they progress into extraordinary school leaders and make a difference in the lives of students.
About the Author: Judith D. Knotts is a seasoned school head, writer, and leadership expert. She earned her doctor of education in education administration from Virginia Tech and has worked for years as a consultant to schools in the Washington, DC, area.
She was the co-director of the Joan L. Curcio International Leadership Conference at Oxford University and was a member of the National Advisory Board for the Harvard University Principals Center for many years. She has also served on accreditation teams for the Independent School Association of the Southwest (ISAS) and is currently a commissioner for the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department.
