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Being a Supervisor - (Winning Ways) by Gigi Schweikert (Paperback)

Being a Supervisor - (Winning Ways) by  Gigi Schweikert (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The latest addition to the popular Winning Ways for Early Childhood Professionals series, this workbook covers eight supervisory concepts.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>When an early childhood classroom teacher is promoted to a supervisory role, he or she must transition from guiding young children to supporting staff members. This professional development workbook, part of the Winning Ways for Early Childhood Professionals series, presents eight supervisory concepts to ease the transition and enhance and improve leadership skills. Using this workbook will encourage, empower, and equip the reader with knowledge and confidence to work with other adults.</p><p><b>Gigi Schweikert</b> is a popular speaker at early childhood conferences and parenting seminars. She is the author of many books and contributes to early childhood periodicals and journals.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><br>"Gigi Schweikert is one of my favorite writers--she speaks from real life experience, cuts right to the chase, and uses humor well to enliven her messages. <em>Being a Supervisor</em> touches on a critical role. Study after study has confirmed that the quality of supervision in a center has a direct impact on quality of care. Gigi provides a healthy mix of self-evaluation, reflection tools, and practical advice current or would-be supervisors can put immediately into practice."<br>--Roger Neugebauer, publisher, <em>Exchange</em> Magazine <p/>"Making the leap from teaching to supervising is both exciting and terrifying. In this volume of the Winning Ways series, Gigi Schweikert helps individuals draw on their knowledge of best practices in working with young children to strengthen their repertoire of skills in working with adults. Packed with practical advice, <em>Being a Supervisor</em> will bolster your confidence and help you become respected supervisor in your early childhood program." <br>--Paula Jorde Bloom, PhD, Michael W. Louis Endowed Chair, McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership at National Louis University <p/>"Education leadership is perhaps the most rewarding and at times most frustrating role anyone can have. <em>Being a Supervisor</em> is clear, honest, inspirational, and above all things, deeply human. In short, all of the traits of a great leader. This is a great book and a vital tool for any supervisor or aspiring supervisor who wants to do the best for their students now and in the future."<br>--Richard Gerver, globally renowned author and speaker; expert in education, leadership, and change <p/>"The eight concepts in this book will help people new to supervision roles and it will give food for thought for those more experienced. As I read this book, I could hear Gigi talking to me as only she can. It's like having a private mentoring session!" <br>--Debbie Silver, director of professional development at Child Care Resources of Rockland and early childhood speaker and trainer <br><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Gigi Schweikert: Gigi Schweikert is a popular speaker at early childhood conferences and parenting seminars. She is the author of several books, including six other titles in the <i>Winning Ways for Early Childhood Professionals</i> series, and coauthor of <i>Prime Times: A Handbook for Excellence in Infant and Toddler Programs</i>. She contributes to early childhood periodicals and journals. Previously, she directed the United Nations Early Childhood Program, developed the Johnson & Johnson System of Family Centers, and hosted <i>Today's Family</i>, a cable television show. Her clients include Prudential, Community Bible Study International, Bank of America, Merck, IBM, Genentech, and SC Johnson Wax.

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