Having served as a teacher, principal, and superintendent before moving into higher education, Creighton is acutely aware that theoretical leadership theories often lack direction with working with the immediacy necessary for practical decision making in schools and on campuses. Often, decisions are made from behind the scenes, under the radar, and occasionally require the bending of rules. The book presents a new model of leadership that addresses and makes room for the more functional, real-world considerations that principals face, which understanding data and factors that are also "below the surface." A groundbreaking model that digs deeper to uncover the root of effective leadership.

Sage Publications
London, England

"An excellent resource for principals - especially new principals. It will definitely help them establish their vision for technology in their schools."

Kim LeBlanc
Calcasieu Parish Public Schools, Louisiana

"An invaluable resource for practicing school leaders, students in school leader preparation programs, and professors of school leadership."

Neil Shipman
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill