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| Autor/in | Trimble, Cathy Lynn |
|---|---|
| Titel | The Pilgrimage to the Superintendent's Office: A Qualitative Study of Females' Expectations versus Actual Experiences in Attaining A Position of Superintendent of Schools |
| Quelle | (2023), (145 Seiten)
PDF als Volltext Ed.D. Dissertation, Western Illinois University |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Monographie |
| ISBN | 979-8-3795-9533-3 |
| Schlagwörter | Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Females; Women Administrators; Superintendents; Experience; Administrator Attitudes; Expectation; Elementary Schools; Suburban Schools; Mentors; Career Pathways; Barriers; Illinois |
| Abstract | The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of female superintendents and their educational career experiences and personal life experiences prior to the attainment of the school superintendency. In order to achieve this overall objective, the following research questions framed this qualitative methods study: 1. How have previous professional experiences been perceived to impact females who have been hired as a school superintendent? 2. How have lived personal experiences been perceived to impact females who have been hired as a school superintendent? 3. What is the perception of the relationship between female superintendents' experiences and their expectations of attaining the position as school superintendent? The study conducted a survey and semi-structured interview of eight current practicing female superintendents in suburban elementary schools in Illinois. The participants began their career in education as classroom teachers and ranged in the total years of experience as superintendents from three to 12. The study found that female superintendents were positively impacted by having a mentor during their career. The career pathways to the superintendency for the participants was unique to each and included many positions. Lastly, the study found the participants encountered many barriers in their personal and professional lives leading up to the superintendency and during including challenges balancing personal and professional life, self-confidence, and navigating biases. The participants found value in having a mentor during their career and shared ways they were able to build confidence and navigate bias. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided). |
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| Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
| Update | 2024/1/01 |
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