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Schools of Fish
Schools of Fish

Schools of Fish

BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY

224 Pages, 6 x 8.5

Formats: Trade Paper

Trade Paper, $22.95 (US $22.95) (CA $27.95)

Publication Date: June 2016

ISBN 9781925048452

Rights: US & CA

Finch Publishing (Jun 2016)

Price: $22.95
 
 

Overview

One principal's story of what happened when he began to think outside the classroom

Alan Sampson was a very strict high school principal, renowned for transforming weak schools into centers of excellence. But the long hours took their toll on his home life. As his marriage ended, he was given charge of a city high school on a downward spiral. In this school was one of the most troublesome students he had ever met—his own son, Greg. As Alan strove to find a way to tame his son's behavioral problems, he and Greg battled each other as well as the ingrained obstacles in the education system. Only when they both found the courage to step outside the rules did they find their way through to each other, and realize that the best education in life can be found outside the school system.

Reviews

"This is a book about education in a unique and special context. it scrutinises the role of schools and redefines the meaning of educational success. An inspiring and compelling read." —Ron Miles, former principal of Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design

Author Biography

Alan Sampson has worked in education  for 30 years.

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