{"product_id":"principaled-kate-barker-9781951600464","title":"Principaled: Navigating the Leadership Learning Curve","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe best view comes after the hardest climb.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the principal's office may sometimes feel like the loneliest place in the building, it doesn't have to be. In \u003cem\u003ePrincipaled\u003c\/em\u003e, veteran principals Kate Barker, Kourtney Ferrua, and Rachael George draw back the curtain on their years of experience, revealing the strategies, mind-sets, and practices that have helped them flourish in their roles. With humor, humility, and candor, the authors detail the key ingredients to finding balance as a school leader: taking time to reflect and learn, seeking out mentors, crafting simple and clear goals, and not neglecting self-care. The authors present a step-by-step approach to facing the challenges of school change and demonstrate that achievement and improving culture are not mutually exclusive goals. Strengthened by their hard-earned wisdom, the dynamic trio behind \u003cem\u003ePrincipaled\u003c\/em\u003e will elevate school leaders and help them find their footing along the route to career contentment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Being a principal is a rocky ride. Tomorrow always has surprises waiting, there are always too many priorities, and for most of us good is not good enough. This is a rare book, written from the front line. A must-have for future, new, and experienced school leaders.\" -John Hattie, PhD, director of the Melbourne Educational Research Institute \"Barker, Ferrua, and George's Principaled should be required as the go-to playbook for every education leader seeking to lead effectively. The reader is left with the seeds of effective leadership and a developed purpose, and presented with a comprehensive game plan on how effective principals can be cultivated through strategic reflection.\" -Dr. A. Katrise Perera, 2015 NASS Superintendent of the Year \"Barker, Ferrua, and George masterfully identify the areas where it matters the most: knowing yourself, knowing your people, and knowing your skill sets. The authors share personal stories and relevant examples with refreshing honesty and insight.\" -Jimmy Casas, leadership coach, educator, author, and speaker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kate Barker, Kourtney Ferrua, Rachael George\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1951600460\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781951600464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dave Burgess Consulting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/18\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 234\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.49d","brand":"Kate Barker","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44048898261247,"sku":"9781951600464","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6d8467f5-2a61-4d77-a142-3de824139754.jpg?v=1684998455","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/principaled-kate-barker-9781951600464","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}