I Won't Back Down: How Educators Can Turn Rejection Into Redirection

I Won't Back Down: How Educators Can Turn Rejection Into Redirection

Rejection isn't the end. It's the beginning of something better. Rejection can crush dreams, shatter confidence, and leave even the most brilliant minds questioning their worth. It can derail promising careers, destroy fortunes, and turn ambition into uncertainty. But it doesn't have to. Here's the truth: Rejection isn't your enemy-it's your greatest teacher. It's the spark that ignites resilience, fuels determination, and redirects you toward something greater than you ever imagined. In this book, award-winning school administrator Glenn Robbins teaches you how to transform rejection from an impassable roadblock into a stepping stone to success. Drawing from stories of legendary musicians who rose from the ashes of failure and real-life examples from the trenches of education, this book is your guide to conquering setbacks and emerging stronger, smarter, and unstoppable. "Whether you're a leader, teacher, or just someone passionate about making a difference in education, I Won't Back Down will leave you feeling seen, supported, and ready to tackle whatever comes your way. This is a book I'll be revisiting often-and recommending to colleagues even more." Amy M. Dujon, Vice President of ETC, Educational Community Author, and Speaker "Robbins provides a roadmap for transforming moments of defeat into key turning points, equipping readers with practical strategies and an inspiring vision for their careers. This book is an empowering guide for any educator looking to harness the power of rejection to fuel their success and rediscover their purpose." Joe Sanfelippo, Ph.D., Retired Superintendent, Author, Speaker GLENN ROBBINS is the proud superintendent of the Brigantine Public School District in Brigantine, New Jersey. He has served as a public school superintendent in New Jersey since 2016. Prior to becoming a superintendent, he was a middle school principal, a high school assistant principal, a high school social studies teacher, and a high school varsity coach. Glenn has been awarded numerous international, national, and state recognitions, including EDTECH Digest International District Leadership Finalist, National Exemplar of Education Award Winner, Top 100 Educational Influencer in the U.S., Northeast Innovative Superintendent Award, NJ Visionary Superintendent Award, Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools Member, NASSP Digital Principal of the Year, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Winner, SETDA Student Voice Award Winner, NASS Technology (AI) Innovation and Application Superintendent of the Year, and National Superintendent of the Year Finalist. He has been invited to the White House and the U.S. Department of Education several times in the past three administrations. He is also the proud recipient of a National Superintendent Certification and serves as an AASA National Governing Board Member, AASA Aspiring Superintendent Mentor, Chair of NJASA Technology Committee, and Harvard Business Review Advisory Council Member. Glenn has been recognized across the globe for his innovative school and district improvement methods and has been featured in numerous conferences, books, podcasts, and other publications. He is passionate about helping school leaders create schools where every student and educator can have the opportunity to succeed to their utmost potential in a VUCA world.