Christopher H. Tienken is an associate professor at Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ in the College of Education and Human Services, Department of Education Leadership, Management, and Policy.

• List of FiguresList of TablesForeword Preface: Executive Summary Acknowledgments Chapter 1: The Evolution of the American School Superintendent Chapter 2: Design and MethodsChapter 3: Superintendents and the Intersections of Race, Gender and District CompositionChapter 4: Career Pathways of SuperintendentsChapter 5: The Current Work of the American Superintendent Chapter 6: Professional Learning of the SuperintendentChapter 7: Community Relationships Chapter 8: Leading in TransitionAbout the Authors

The American Superintendent 2020 Decennial Study is impressive in its scope and thoroughness. The study was conducted by a strong cadre of researchers and practitioners, making the results and conclusions both empirically strong and practically important. The findings highlight national trends in the American school superintendency. Promising results include diversity within the superintendency. The report is helpful in defining the way school systems leaders in America approach their day to day work and it defines the future needs and potential evolution of the position.