PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
by Ross Sherman (Author), Jason R. Mixon (Author), Theodore Creighton (Foreword by)
This book serves as a tool for aspiring school leaders to connect preparation to realities of school leadership. It transfers theory to practice by offering situational exercises, such as analyzing situations in a school and synthesizing overall operations, with the aim of improving their leadership and decision making skills.
Author Biography
Ross Sherman, Ed.D., is department chairman and associate professor of educational administration at The University of Texas at Tyler. He is a graduate of the University of Houston and holds a masters and bachelors degree from Temple University. A former elementary teacher, assistant principal, and principal, Dr. Sherman regularly consults with school districts in the areas of developmental supervision and instructional improvement.
Jason R. Mixon, Ed.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at The University of Texas at Tyler. He is a graduate of Sam Houston State University, holds a masters and bachelors degree from The University of Texas at Tyler, and is a former high school teacher, assistant principal, and principal. Dr. Mixon regularly consults with school districts in the areas of high school reform, high school restructuring, and high school drop-out prevention.
