So You Want to be a Principal? describes the challenging and positive aspects of the career of a school principal. At a time when our society needs an ever increasing number of school building leaders, Hayes writes for teachers who might wish to consider a career in school administration. In addition, many chapters are helpful to the aspiring administrator in finding a job and being successful in the role of building principal. In So You Want to be a Principal?, Bill Hayes provides valuable and unbiased information about an important role in our society, helping readers analyze their own future careers.