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Moving Up! » (2ND)

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Authors: Judith T. Witmer
ISBN-13: 9781578863624, ISBN-10: 1578863627
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Date Published: February 2006
Edition: 2ND

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Author Biography: Judith T. Witmer

Book Synopsis

This guidebook provides expert guidance based on research and experience for women in and moving into educational administration. The author takes the approach of a wise friend who has lived the experiences and helps the aspiring administrator use the best strategies in overcoming obstacles to success. Well-written and readable, it speaks to the reader in layman's terms while maintaining an academic purpose.

School Administrator

The book is well-written, readable, and is not a 'feminist sexist' tirade. It brings a professional approach to an issue that impacts more than half of U.S. educators. All women (and men in education will benefit from reading this book..

Table of Contents

1Preparing for tomorrow1
2The presentation package24
3Systems and functions50
4Hierarchy highs and lows76
5Leadership100
6Men and women, more different than alike124
7Leadership styles of women147
8Leadership styles of men171
9Communication191
10Building your own culture216
11Networking and mentoring243
12Politics and ethics266
13Professionalism291
14Difficulties and dilemmas319
15It's your turn350

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