The Boss of the Whole School

Elizabeth Hebert uses her 21 years of experience as an elementary school principal to offer inspiration and guidance to aspiring and practicing administrators. Using real-life stories from an outstanding career, this book examines the responsibilities, demands, and challenges principals manage on a daily basis; demonstrates how qualities of leadership mature over time and the conditions that both nurture and suppress it; and provides a heartfelt and compelling rationale for becoming (and staying!) a school principal. New and veteran administrators will recognize the authentic school scenarios and appreciate the sincere voice of the author as she passes on valuable lessons learned.