Kimberly T. Strike, PhD, earned her doctorate from Marquette University in curriculum, instruction, administration and supervision with a focus on the use of technology in education. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Kimberly has served as a teacher, principal, professor, instructional supervisor, consultant, and provider of professional development. John Nickelsen earned his masters degree from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee in educational administration and supervision. John has served the Racine, Wisconsin Unified School District for 46 years as a teacher, assistant principal, sub-school principal, directing principal, test proctor, substitute administrator, and curriculum writer.

Kimberly Strike and John Nickelsen have written a book that touches upon a subject that has needed clarification in schools. The book is teacher and principal friendly and approaches mentoring with a new vision. Their research and practical approaches can be used by many people in the field today.

• Chapter 1 1.Hierarchy of MentoringChapter 2 2.Professional Goal SettingChapter 3 3.Leadership Evaluation ToolChapter 4 4.Professional Standards, Personal LifeChapter 5 5.Defining LeadershipChapter 6 6.Mentoring the LeaderChapter 7 7.Understanding School CultureChapter 8 8.PlanningChapter 9 9.Starting up the School YearChapter 10 10.School Safety and Crisis ManagementChapter 11 11.Time ManagementChapter 12 12.Decision-MakingChapter 13 13.Professional Development and TrainingsChapter 14 14.Testing and AssessmentsChapter 15 15.Student AchievementChapter 16 16.Behavior ManagementChapter 17 17.Dealing with the DifficultChapter 18 18.CommunicationChapter 19 19.Walk-throughsChapter 20 20.Observation and EvaluationChapter 21 21.Unions and ContractsChapter 22 22.Recognizing AccomplishmentsChapter 23 23.Programs and AssembliesChapter 24 24.Top 10 List "What I want from my supervisor"Chapter 25 25.Resources and Support for the Educational Leader

Kimberly T. Strike, PhD, earned her doctorate from Marquette University in curriculum, instruction, administration and supervision with a focus on the use of technology in education. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Kimberly has served as a teacher, principal, professor, instructional supervisor, consultant, and provider of professional development. John Nickelsen earned his masters degree from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee in educational administration and supervision. John has served the Racine, Wisconsin Unified School District for 46 years as a teacher, assistant principal, sub-school principal, directing principal, test proctor, substitute administrator, and curriculum writer.

Kimberly Strike and John Nickelsen have written a book that touches upon a subject that has needed clarification in schools. The book is teacher and principal friendly and approaches mentoring with a new vision. Their research and practical approaches can be used by many people in the field today.

• Chapter 1 1.Hierarchy of MentoringChapter 2 2.Professional Goal SettingChapter 3 3.Leadership Evaluation ToolChapter 4 4.Professional Standards, Personal LifeChapter 5 5.Defining LeadershipChapter 6 6.Mentoring the LeaderChapter 7 7.Understanding School CultureChapter 8 8.PlanningChapter 9 9.Starting up the School YearChapter 10 10.School Safety and Crisis ManagementChapter 11 11.Time ManagementChapter 12 12.Decision-MakingChapter 13 13.Professional Development and TrainingsChapter 14 14.Testing and AssessmentsChapter 15 15.Student AchievementChapter 16 16.Behavior ManagementChapter 17 17.Dealing with the DifficultChapter 18 18.CommunicationChapter 19 19.Walk-throughsChapter 20 20.Observation and EvaluationChapter 21 21.Unions and ContractsChapter 22 22.Recognizing AccomplishmentsChapter 23 23.Programs and AssembliesChapter 24 24.Top 10 List "What I want from my supervisor"Chapter 25 25.Resources and Support for the Educational Leader