A Year in the Life: The Real Life Experiences of Your First Year Working as a School Building Administrator in a Public School

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If you are a new school building administrator, a teacher who is thinking about going into school building administration, or just someone who is interested in what happens behind the scenes in public schools, then you want to read this book. In this book you are the new building administrator and you are charged with turning around a school building and culture that is currently a mess. You find yourself responsible for handling all of the shocking, heartbreaking, frustrating, perplexing, eye-opening, amusing, challenging, rewarding, discouraging, and humbling situations that come your way in your first year on the job. This book shows you what you can look forward to as a school building administrator, takes you through the wild and unpredictable situations as they play out, and offers suggestions for how to handle these issues going forward. So, if you are a school building administrator, a teacher, or just curious about what may take place at your childs school, then turn this book over and start reading. You likely wont stop once you get started.

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Dr. Pillar successfully incorporates an effective blend of actual administrative experiences, reflective practice, empathy, and humor. A Year in the Life presents easy to read real-world scenarios, along with practical tools and strategies to address these challenges. This book is must read for any aspiring school administrator! -- Timothy Eagen, Superintendent of Schools, Kings Park CSD, NY
A must read for the new generation of school administrators. Dr. Pillar shares his best practices in facing the dichotomy of individual versus institutional needs present in school systems in the United States. His resolution of contemporary issues across a broad spectrum is insightful and compassionate while never losing sight of the schools mission. -- Paul Girolamo, Special Educator, North Shore School District
After my 44 years in public education and 30 years as an administrator, I have read an excellent book that every beginning or aspiring administrator should read! Dr. Pillar has written an anecdotal compilation of events that as surprising as they may sound, can prepare the reader for almost anything! I highly endorse this work and every chapter will be something that the reader can refer to as he/she makes the journey through the early years of a challenging and hopefully rewarding career. -- Ronald J. Labrocca, Supervisor of Mathematics, Business and Computer Education Hicksville Public Schools

Author Bio

Dr. Jedrek Pillar has been an educator for 15 years, has two State teaching certifications, a masters degree in physical education, an advanced certificate in school building and school district administration, and a doctorate in education administration. Dr. Pillar was also a collegiate all-American athlete and National Champion, he passed the Series 7 and 63 financial securities examinations, and he is currently an internet entrepreneur.