The School Leadership Juggle

There are plenty of voices these days telling principals how to do their work. Part of the problem is they come from those who have never done it. Andrew Oberthur is definitely not one of these. Years of practice, deep reflection, and commitment to the joy of leading communities of learning energises his writing. It's not starry-eyed, though, and he broaches the challenges and rewards of school leadership. Find a comfy chair ... you'll enjoy the read. Dr Paul Kidson, Senior Lecturer in Educational Leadership. Australian Catholic University Andrew paints a realistic picture of the scope and challenges for schoolbased leadership teams. At the same he offers clear sound advice and direction for those who are, or aspiring to be, leaders. Phil McGreevy. Staff Instructional Coach I found reading this book very useful in better understanding the work undertaken by school leadership and teachers. I would recommend this book to all those seeking a deeper understanding of how a school operates, the challenges facing school leadership and teachers and potential solutions for those challenges. Alanna Bolger, Parent Andrew has given us an unflinching look at the challenges faced by teachers and school leaders in today's educational system. He states the obvious: 'The current model is NOT realistic and NOT sustainable' and he offers honest, practical solutions for each challenge. While some of these solutions can only be provided by outside authorities (for example, funding to hire more teachers and other personnel and raising teacher pay), other solutions are within the control of school leaders. Andrew asks the tough questions and doesn't shy away from offering bold solutions. We need more books like this one! Willy Wood, Educational Consultant, USA