In this edition, three of Illinois' top educational leaders expound on their no-nonsense, often funny advice about what works and what doesn't. Ranging from assessment to personal hygiene to getting those irksome referenda passed to what to say to the press, and when.
See how the authors write business plans, take charge in contract negotiations, guide leaders beyond traditional
boundaries, implement ideas for creating the proper work and learning atmosphere, focus on a shared purpose, mission, and goal, and inject ethics into every action. Publisher: Education Communication Unlimited, 2006.
A former school superintendent, teacher, coach, guidance counselor, and principal, Jim Rosberg is program
coordinator for external graduate programs at McKendree College, Lebanon, IL.
Glenn W. “Max” McGee is a former state superintendent and former president of the Illinois Math and Science
Academy. He is currently superintendent of the Palo Alto, CA, Unified School District.
Jim Burgett has taught and served as principal and superintendent at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. The author or co-author of several books, he is the lead member of The Burgett Group and vice president for the public finance team at Stifel.