“This is an eye opening read for anyone wanting a better understanding of the events at school that challenge the principals and teachers. The only criticism I have is that I wanted it to go on for longer.”

“There is a lot more to being a principal than most folks would believe. It should be required reading for new principals.”

“I finished this book and found great comfort in it, knowing that unexpected things happen in other districts and at other schools. I laughed, I cried and realized that Mrs. Blomstrand’s stories are stories of principals and teachers all over. The school day goes by so quickly because all of these stories are what keep us on our toes each day. This book is a treasure to me because Mrs. Blomstrand has taken the time to explain each situation and conveyed her love for the job and passion for education, the same love and passion that many dedicated educators share. She really hit it all with stories from administration, students, parents, teachers and staff. This will certainly be a treasure to anyone who wonders what a principal does all day – the answer is ANYTHING that comes that day, and it will be handled with just the perfect amount of grace.”

“I loved this book! It should be required reading in teacher training programs!”

“Great insight into the skillset required to be an effective principal in our schools.  I appreciated Blomstrand’s approach of sharing the complex and challenging job of a principal through stories.  Through them she weaves strategies and wisdom necessary to deal with the myriad of situations that are a part of a principal’s everyday experience.”

“Wow, a book written by someone who really knows education!  You can tell when you read it the author has the experience and knowledge to help the reader get a deeper understanding of education.  It is well written and very helpful.“

“Blomstrand’s reflections remind readers of the powerful devotion and work of a principal to see and serve every student.  Those in education would be inspired by her humility, bravery and determination.  Those outside of education would see more clearly the layers of challenges in education, and how vital educators are in the fabric of our communities.”

“A real insight into the life of a school principal, the challenges, the successes and the disappointments. The author covers many, many observations she has made over her long career. At times I was laughing along with her, some times I felt sorry for her and the students, and sometimes I was shocked. But they all were very interesting and readable.
I have read a lot of books about the field of education from the perspective of teachers, but this is the first from the administrator view. I found it enjoyable, entertaining and educational.“

“For those of us in education, this book is incredibly valuable in learning the ins & outs from an expert in the field. Jane blends wonderful storytelling with invaluable first-hand experience to make this read an exceptionally worthwhile experience. Can’t wait for the next one.” 

“This book made me want to be a principal! These thoughtful and inspiring stories give great insight into how to run a school and do it well. As a parent, I related to many of the episodes in the book from when my 3 kids went through public school. Very readable, I read it all in one sitting!“    

“Even people without students in our schools should read this book, especially those of us who were educated over fifty years ago. Jane Blomstrand’s stories about what she dealt with daily would surely convince anyone of the importance and profound impact that one person can make to a challenging and complex system — one that is vital to the continuance of our democracy and so worthy of our support. Definitely a good read!“

“I highly recommend reading this book. Jane Blomstrand does an excellent job at explaining how difficult it is for a school to rise above its challenges. She gets the reader to try to understand the dance between teacher, student, parent and curriculum. I found myself underlining and making notes, and saying out loud, YEP! A must read even if you are not in education.”     

“The stories are both funny and at times sad and certainly thought provoking. I enjoyed the book so much that I have bought another copy to give to a friend who was also in the education field.”

“I don’t usually write reviews of books I have read, but this book is so much more than the title suggests.” 

“A wonderful and hopeful read- what started a journal turns into an enlightening glimpse behind the curtain of school administration. Today’s challenges are hard for outsiders to understand. The author shows us with heart and humor. Thanks for sharing you memories and expertise,”