More than Buses, Books, and Students Overcoming Adversity: Achieving Success Despite Challenges

 

The book Overcoming Adversity: Achieving Success Despite Challenges by Dr. Debra Windley describes the author’s journey with explicit details. The story looks into her life, professional career, struggles with racism, and other elements of her success story, making it an inspiration for readers from all over.

This particular segment of the book highlights the challenges that come with the role of assistant principal after she was promoted.

In 2008, the author, Dr. Windley, was appointed assistant principal. Previously, she was a primary teacher at the same school when this opportunity came to her doorstep. This was a turning point in her career, as once she faced rejection, she was appointed as the assistant principal.

The role came with its challenges, as the author mentioned the stark differences between being a teacher and an assistant principal. After her appointment, she noted that every day was a challenge for her and that there hadn’t been a dull moment in her tenure as an assistant.

Dr. Windley noted that every day was unique and unpredictable, as she never knew what challenge would come her way. Staff issues, student fights and brawls, and bus delays made it really difficult for her to stick to a singular plan or schedule.

She further wrote that the role demanded constant problem-solving, as the school looked up to her advice and two cents on internal and external matters, which made her time mentally tiring yet rewarding as it taught her patience.

Along with students, parents, and their constant issues, the author also had to deal with administrative responsibilities, which were the core of her role as the assistant principal. She wrote about the obstacles she encountered as the Assistant Principal and highlighted how she managed to upgrade her skills and management during her tenure.

The book Overcoming Adversity: Achieving Success Despite Challenges by Dr. Debra Windley perfectly depicts how you can achieve your goals and reach for your dreams by working hard. The author’s journey, perfectly penned by herself in the book, is described to inspire readers across the globe.

The book is available for purchase for readers on Amazon; grab your copies right away and take a closer look into the journey of Dr. Debra Windley and her teaching career.