Selecting School Leaders

Selecting School Leaders provides the accounts of a novice elementary principal, an experienced elementary principal, and a veteran superintendent who encounter considerable difficulties in their positions and are forced to resign. Holland explains why leadership failed in each case and how it might have been avoided. This book also focuses on matching the needs of a school organization with the right leader and relates the leadership theories of servant leadership, emotional intelligence, and change to issues highlighted in each case study. Includes: _ A brief analysis of each case and a series of commonalties found in the cases _ A list of recommendations that serve as a helpful guide to school leaders _ Tips to executive committees on conducting improved searches This guide is of particular interest to school boards, school administrators, college professors, students in leadership courses, and executive search committees. Parents and community leaders will also find the book valuable.

This book focuses on matching the needs of a school organization with the right leader and relates the leadership theories of servant leadership, emotional intelligence, and change to issues highlighted in the case studies provided.

William R. Holland has served as a junior high school teacher, school-level administrator, superintendent of schools, executive director of the Rhode Island Association of School Principals, college professor, and Rhode Island commissioner for higher education. He is professor emeritus in educational leadership at Rhode Island College and works as an educational consultant.