Have you ever wished your job came with an owner's manual? You'll find the closest thing to it in this insightful collection of lessons learned by veteran school administrator Dennis Kelly. As he has moved from teacher to principal to superintendent, Kelly has taken careful mental notes about his path—the landmarks, the roadblocks, the hidden snares—and the view from the top. Novice and veteran alike will appreciate Kelly's poignant, inspirational vignettes as well as his practical advice on being a good educator and a good human being.