An In-depth Analysis of Exemplary Female Superintendents
Author : Patricia L. Kay
Publisher :
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 15,85 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Women school superintendents
ISBN :
A Qualitative Study of Six Exemplary Women Superintendents in Illinois Public Schools
Author : Joyce A. Hackett
Publisher :
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 24,74 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Women in education
ISBN :
Book Description
An In-depth Examination of the Underrepresentation of Female Superintendents
Author : Kelly M. Sollberger
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 47,91 MB
Release : 2020
Category : Educational leadership
ISBN :
Book Description
The purpose of this qualitative study was to determine the contributing factors impacting a female administrator's decision regarding whether to obtain a superintendent certificate and whether to become a superintendent. The problem addressed is the need to have a more representative group of superintendents, which would include a higher percentage of female superintendents. Through questionnaires and in-depth interviews, the researcher determined the contributing factors of why female leaders do not aspire to the superintendency. All female building principals and central office leaders in the 22 school districts of one suburban metropolitan county were invited to participate in the questionnaire and the sample size of participants was 40 women. Research questions included: (a) What factors influence women's decisions to obtain a superintendent certificate if they have already achieved a doctorate in an educational leadership related field?; (b) What factors influence women's decisions to not obtain a superintendent certificate if they have already achieved a doctorate in an educational leadership related field?; (c) What specific factors deter women from pursuing the superintendency if they have obtained a superintendent certificate?; (d) What specific factors persuade women to pursue the superintendency if they have pursued, or are currently pursuing the superintendency? Findings from this study revealed "politics" as a deterrent to the superintendency. Women also felt that work-life balance is impossible to obtain in a superintendent role, and they place a high value on balance. Women early and late in their administrative careers cited "timing" as a reason they have not pursued the superintendency yet. Women who planned to be superintendents shared a belief in themselves. Many of the women had also been told by other people that they should consider the superintendency, which gave them self-confidence.
Women Leading School Systems
Author : C. Cryss Brunner
Publisher : R & L Education
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 46,72 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Education
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Book Description
This study, commissioned by the American Association of School Administrators, examines women in superintendent positions, including assistant, associate, and deputy superintendents. Using a survey of about 1,200 women, Bruneer (educational policy and administration, U. of Minnesota) and Grogan (educational leadership and policy analysis, U. of Mis
An Analysis of Factors Leading to the Success of Female Superintendents in P-12 Public Schools in Arkansas
Author : Juanita Samantha Mitchell
Publisher :
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 17,61 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Arkansas
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Book Description
The purpose of this study was to examine the history of women in the superintendency and the best practices that they have used to weather challenging conflicts to remain in the position. The research question that guided this study was: To what do successful female superintendents in Arkansas attribute their success? This qualitative research ascertained the factors needed for female superintendents in Arkansas to have long-lasting careers in that role, if they desire. Creswell (2012) recommends that for qualitative research data analysis, the researcher should arrange and structure the data, code the data, and represent the data. The data collected for this study consisted of interviews that focused on five female superintendents in Arkansas who are employed and working in P-12 public school systems, and have been in the position for five years or more. Standardized open-ended interview questions were conducted with all participants. An analysis of the interviews revealed that having a strong support system and finding a balance between work and home were key components for their success and longevity in the position of superintendent. The findings in this study lead to further questioning on the successful impact that the female superintendents have in their public school systems, which could add to their longevity.
Constructing, negotiating, and surviving gender in the public school superintendency
Author : Jennifer Scott
Publisher :
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 18,70 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Women school superintendents
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Succeeding as a Female Superintendent
Author : Suzanne Lyness Gilmour
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 33,67 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1578869250
Book Description
"Succeeding as a Female Superintendent provides a comprehensive look at the journey that several female superintendents took in pursuit of the top school leadership position. Real-life stories relate what these women encountered and how they dealt with a wide variety of issues. Suzanne L. Gilmour and Mary P. Kinsella share insights from interviews with a number of female superintendents and ask readers pertinent questions, urging them to reflect and write about their own readiness for the superintendency."--BOOK JACKET.
The "Other" Superintendent: Successful Women Superintendents
Author : Susan Sostak
Publisher : LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 32,58 MB
Release : 2013
Category :
ISBN : 9783659349966
Book Description
This research study explored the superintendency through female epistemology. This research study sought to understand how women view themselves as educational leaders, what decision making models they employed, and how they have successfully thrived in a position rife with difficult decisions and political landmines. The central research questions of this study were: What leadership style(s) do female superintendents believe is most effective in achieving their vision for the school district they serve? What communication style(s) characterize(s) female superintendent's (s') interactions with various stakeholders? What ethical framework(s) inform(s) female superintendent's (s') decision making? How do female superintendents view themselves in the role of leader? This study utilized a qualitative methodology. Participants included eight randomly identified superintendents from the collar counties of Metropolitan Chicago. Four of these participants were recently retired. Four were currently practicing superintendents.
A Multi- Case Study of Five Female Urban Superintendents
Author : Jeanne L. Stroh
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 40,90 MB
Release : 2012
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Urban school leaders, particularly superintendents are on the frontlines for raising student achievement at all levels. The work of urban superintendents is intensive given the challenges they encounter. Research has indicated that school leaders who possess and enact skills and knowledge that support change leadership. The question, then, is this: what patterns and themes exist in the use of those attributes by female urban superintendents, to support systemic changes in their school districts. This researcher chose to look at these attributes through the lens of female urban superintendents who were members of the Council of Great City Schools, who had at least three years tenure in the district, and who had realized increased student achievement during their tenure. This study identified and described through case studies the attributes that emerged from the data. Each of the five participants were interviewed twice with questions based on the leadership attributes Reeves (2007) described, the change attributes Fullan (2009) and Knoster, Villa and Thousand (2000) identified, and the superintendent challenges described by the Texas Education Agency (2007). In addition to the interviews, biographies and vitas were collected. Other artifacts such as news articles, television interviews, district newsletters, and district websites were also reviewed. The study revealed that there were patterns and themes that emerged based on the leadership and change attributes, and the challenges urban female superintendents encountered. The leadership attributes defined by Reeves (2007) were: communication, vision, relationships, building capacity in others, access the expertise of others, and decision making. The change attributes defined by Fullan (2009) and Knoster, Villa and Thousand (2000) were: vision, skills, incentives, resources, and action plan. The implications of this study revealed that below the surface of these important attributes and challenges lay social justice issues that may first need to be addressed.
I Am a Chameleon in Pearls
Author : Catherine Ryan
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 14,37 MB
Release : 2012
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
The public school superintendent is the least progressive position in education at integrating women and balancing the scales of equitable representation. Statistical data indicates there are far fewer females than males serving as superintendents. Current statistics show women make up: 1) over 70 percent of all public school educators; 2) nearly half of all principals; and 3) almost 60 percent of all central office administrators. Yet today, female superintendents in our nation total only 20 percent. Despite the perceived oppression of the marginalized, gender study research on women in the superintendent/ Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position is limited and built on a narrowly focused foundation. Most of the work on this topic has been done to study the barriers women encounter when attempting to become a public school administrator, rather than to explore their role as a modern day superintendent/ CFO. The purpose of this qualitative study will be to build on prior research, which has only begun to expose the qualitative and narrative aspects of research, and delve into the daily professional lives of three female superintendents. The study further explored their experiences as a female superintendent/ CFO in a male dominated profession. The findings of the study support that it is time to remove the institutional and personal stillness and allow women to share their stories concerning the barriers they encountered in attaining the superintendency, as well as how they continue to overcome barriers in the active role of superintendent/ CFO. The benefit of this study will be to serve as a vessel for these pioneering females to show that their perceptions and lives as a female superintendent are stories worth sharing.
