A Principal's Tale

A Self-Determined Leader

Ed.D Shelley McIntosh, Shelley McIntosh Ed.D

• Publisher: J Merrill Publishing Inc
• Year: 2021
• Edition: 1
• eBook ISBN:
  9781950719655
• Topic: Social Sciences
• Subtopic: Social Science Biographies
• Index: Social Sciences

"A Principal's Tale: A Self-Determined Leader" by Shelley McIntosh, EdD, is an insightful memoir that chronicles Dr. McIntosh's journey as an urban school principal in Detroit. Through a series of vivid, real-life scenarios, Dr. McIntosh provides a detailed look into the challenges and triumphs of leading a school in an underserved community. Drawing on her extensive experience and applying the principles of Self-Determination Theory, she illustrates the importance of nurturing autonomy, competence, and relatedness among students and staff. The memoir is structured around key 'realities' or situations she encountered, each followed by thoughtful reflections and practical resolutions that offer valuable lessons for current and aspiring school leaders. From addressing bullying and organizing student activities to managing teacher evaluations and fostering a positive school culture, Dr. McIntosh's narrative is both educational and inspiring. Her personal anecdotes, combined with professional insights, make this book an essential read for those committed to making a difference in the field of education.

Self Determination Theory

1. Autonomy
2. Competence
3. Relatedness

"A Principal's Tale: A Self-Determined Leader by Shelley McIntosh, Ed.D., is an engaging book that will help readers comprehend urban school administration and the self-determination theory of urban school principals... 

A Principal's Tale is informative and educational and will help future and current urban school principals and administrators, and all those who are keen to learn how principals do their job."

Mamta Madhaven ~ Readers' Favorite

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Acknowledgments
• Prologue
• Reality 1 – How Can the Cafeteria Be Orderly?
• Reality 2 – How to Organize Student Activities
• Reality 3 – Who Really Is the Principal?
• Reality 4 – Bullying Is Not Allowed Here!
• Reality 5 – Students Meet School Leadership
• Reality 6 – My Administrative Assistant Saved My Life
• Reality 7 – New Teacher Orientation
• Reality 8 – Calming the Storm of Overlapping Responsibilities
• Reality 9 – Curtailing Early Student Pickup
• Reality 10 – Why Is This Student Late?
• Reality 11 – Teacher Evaluations
• Reality 12 – A Kindergarten Runner
• Reality 13 – Combing Hair?
• Reality 14 – Gossip, Take It to the Source
• Reality 15 – Valuing Students
• Reality 16 – Who Is the Staff?
• Reality 17 – Faculty Meetings
• Reality 18 – Black History Month
• Reality 19 – Administrative Team and Its Importance
• Reality 20 – Teacher Leadership Team
• Reality 21 – Positive Environment for Teachers
• Reality 22 – Fulfilling Teachers’ Needs for Resources
• Reality 23 – Instituting Yoga and Meditation
• Reality 24 – The Literacy Dilemma
• Reality 25 – The Principal’s Glass House
• Reality 26 – Boys and Girls Learn Differently
• Reality 27 – Culturally Responsive Teaching
• Epilogue
• Also by Shelley McIntosh Ed.D