The Practical Principal: Common Sense Leadership in Complex Times

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The school leader’s role is a rollercoaster ride.

There are days when everything clicks, the magic happens, and you see the direct impact you and your team are making in the lives of children. There are also days when internal and external forces feel completely overwhelming, leaving you drained and questioning your path.

There’s help on the way.

In The Practical Principal: Common Sense Leadership in Complex Times, veteran educator and retired superintendent Dr. Rhonda Schuhler delivers the book she wishes she’d had when she was in the principal’s office. Drawing from 32 years of public education experience, spanning from the classroom to the superintendent's desk, this guide cuts through academic theory to offer a clear, battle-tested blueprint for leading with confidence.

Heavy on real-world experience (complete with the hard-won lessons from a few lumps and bumps along the way) and grounded in key leadership research, this book tackles the vital work of leading well.

The school leader’s role is a rollercoaster ride.

There are days when everything clicks, the magic happens, and you see the direct impact you and your team are making in the lives of children. There are also days when internal and external forces feel completely overwhelming, leaving you drained and questioning your path.

There’s help on the way.

In The Practical Principal: Common Sense Leadership in Complex Times, veteran educator and retired superintendent Dr. Rhonda Schuhler delivers the book she wishes she’d had when she was in the principal’s office. Drawing from 32 years of public education experience, spanning from the classroom to the superintendent's desk, this guide cuts through academic theory to offer a clear, battle-tested blueprint for leading with confidence.

Heavy on real-world experience (complete with the hard-won lessons from a few lumps and bumps along the way) and grounded in key leadership research, this book tackles the vital work of leading well.