There are over 15,000 superintendents leading school districts across the US at the beginning of the 21st century. Yet, despite the high visibility and prestige of the position, what superintendents actually do, on a day-to-day basis, remains mysterious to the layman and even to those in the profession. This book, authored by eight Californian superintendents, is a narrative telling their stories - from the professional side as well as the personal. It traces their beginnings as teachers, follows their moves into administration and looks at the skills that they use to communicate, analyze and...