Sacred Dreams: Women and the Superintendency » (1st Edition)

Although women have dominated the teaching ranks at all levels of education since the turn of the century, men occupy 93 percent of superintendency jobs. Considering the nationwide concern that superintendency positions will be vacated faster than they can be filled during the next decade, it's quite possible that women are the greatest untapped pool of capable candidates. As women think about, seek, and accept superintendency assignments, they need a resource like Sacred Dreams that offers both practical advice from those who have attained this rank and research results from those who have studied the situation. Such an understanding has the potential not only to increase the number of women in the position, but also to increase their likelihood of success.

Booknews

Although women have dominated the teaching ranks at all levels of education since the turn of the century, men occupy 93% of superintendency positions. This resource offers both practical advice from women who have attained this rank and research results shedding light on the situation. Part I gives information women need when considering becoming superintendents, and Part II discusses issues pertaining to pursuing the position. Part III covers facets of the position, and Part IV offers reflections on the connection between research and actual superintendency practice. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)