Succeeding as a Female Superintendent: How to Get There and Stay There

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Succeeding as a Female Superintendent provides a comprehensive look at the journey that several women superintendents of schools took in their pursuit of the top school leadership position. Real life stories relate what these women encountered and how they dealt with a wide variety of issues. Gilmour and Kinsella share insights from interviews with a number of female superintendents. Furthermore, readers will encounter a section of the book that asks them pertinent questions, urging them to reflect and write, regarding their readiness for the superintendency themselves.

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The strengths of this book are its focus on preparing for the job of superintendent, getting the job of superintendent and keeping the job once selected. -- Paul A. Shaw * School Administrator *
This book is an insider's view of what it takes for a woman to be successful as a school superintendent. Candid, honest and smart, it's a must-read for women who aspire to educational leadership. -- Suzanne Tingley, Retired superintendent and author of How to Handle Difficult Parents

Author Bio

Suzanne L. Gilmour is Chair of the Educational Administration Department at SUNY Oswego and Executive Director of the New York State Association for Women in Administration. Mary P. Kinsella is Chair of the Educational Leadership Department at SUNY Cortland.