Joey's Story

A Portrait of a School Leader

By (author) Joseph P. Batory

Paperback - £30.00

Publication date:

25 June 2002

Length of book:

128 pages

Publisher

R&L Education

Dimensions:

223x152mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9780810844209

The twists and turns and influences of life that helped shape the career of this award-winning school administrator form a story worth telling and sharing with anyone who works or aspires to a career in education. The book is a revealing look at the author's childhood spent growing up in a large city and the people and events that helped to shape his passionate philosophy and beliefs about public education. Joey's Story is filled with poignant messages about leadership and schooling in America. It is also a tale of passion and courage regarding public education that will provoke thought and debate among practitioners and the public at large.
Joey's Story is an actuality report. Joe Batory laces philosophy and technique of school leadership with on-the-ground, up-front, in-your-face, real-life experience as only he can. Colorful, powerful, and instructive for anyone from the seasoned school leader to the person aspiring to an education career. Take the bases, Joey! You've hit another home run!