Examining The Lived Experiences Of Black Female School Principals
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Examining The Lived Experiences Of Black Female School Principals
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Author : Lawanda D. Mitchell
language : en
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Release Date : 2023-07-17
Examining The Lived Experiences Of Black Female School Principals written by Lawanda D. Mitchell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-17 with Education categories.
For Black women in leadership positions seeking to find bridges over troubled waters, the journey to safety can often seem turbulent and unstable, especially when working in predominantly white spaces. Access barriers are often inevitable realities for many Black women, including blocked opportunities based on the color of their skin. "Because both their race and gender are beyond the norm in corporate America, black women, like other women of color, face the burden of being "double outsiders" (The Executive Leadership Council & The Executive Leadership Foundation, 2008, p. 9). While many organizations profess to be committed to change and progress, many Black women continue to experience difficulty securing and/or remaining in leadership positions
A Case Study Of The Lived Experiences Of Two Nontraditional African American Female Principals In The Mississippi Delta
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Author : Tracey T. Gregory
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
A Case Study Of The Lived Experiences Of Two Nontraditional African American Female Principals In The Mississippi Delta written by Tracey T. Gregory and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with African American women school principals categories.
Through one in-depth semi-structured interview, three on-site observations, and accompanying field notes on each of two African American female school principals under age 40 in the Mississippi Delta, three common themes emerged as part of the intersectionality of the identity markers of race, age, and gender of the interviewees in their career path: 1) pushed into leadership; 2) praying and working through challenges; and 3) mentoring is the way. Additional data from interviewing and observing a third district level administrator who was a former assistant principal was included as additional support for these emerged themes.
A Qualitative Study Of Lived Experiences Of Black Women In Leadership Positions In K 12 Educational Settings
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Author : Shukri Olow
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
A Qualitative Study Of Lived Experiences Of Black Women In Leadership Positions In K 12 Educational Settings written by Shukri Olow and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with African American women educators categories.
"Women, particularly African American women, have continued to obtain certifications and fulfill degree requirements, yet are underrepresented in K-12 leadership positions (e.g., administrators, principals, and positions of superintendency; Glass & Franceschini, 2007). This qualitative research study focused on lived experiences of African American/Black women in leadership positions in school districts in the region of King County, Washington. Three research questions guided the study and centered around participants' lived experience in K-12 leadership positions, factors that contributed to the continued engagement of African American/Black women in K-12 leadership roles, and the extent to which an organization's culture and espoused values impacted the career progression of African American/Black women. Critical race theory, Black feminist thought, and representative bureaucracy were used as frameworks to better understand participants' lived experiences as principals and administrators"--Abstract.
Fiery Passion And Relentless Commitment
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Author : Adrienne L. Gratten Aldaco
language : en
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Release Date : 2016
Fiery Passion And Relentless Commitment written by Adrienne L. Gratten Aldaco and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with African American women school principals categories.
Chronically low performing schools in the United States have required targeted support and interventions to increase student achievement. In recent years, the school turnaround model has emerged as a swift, dramatic, comprehensive approach to implementing interventions in the lowest performing schools (Calkins, Guenther, Belfiore, & Lash, 2007) where incremental school improvement efforts have failed. Such schools require school leaders who demonstrate a sense of urgency and address underperformance with immediacy and targeted actions (Fairchild & Demary, 2011). African American female principals often lead chronically low performing schools that require turnaround efforts (Murtadha and Larson, 1999). However, documented accounts of their lived experiences are extremely limited in scholarly literature (Clemmons, 2012). This research seeks to close the gap in literature on the experiences of African American women principals. Situated in Black Feminism and Black Women's Standpoint Theory, this study redefines what it means to be a Black woman (Collins, 1998) school leader and assesses African American women's shared experiences, perceptions, and how social and oppressive constructs impact their lives and leadership. This research also critiques the educational system and the turnaround model through the lens of Black women leaders' experiences in order to spark new thinking and new approaches to address chronically low performing schools and bring awareness to the potentially oppressive structures which African American women educators experience as leaders. Furthermore, this research examines how Black women principals determine their identities, function as leaders, and overcome obstacles to be inspirational and successful school leaders of turnaround model schools. Turnaround principals in this study have courageously, selflessly, and voluntarily worked in grim educational situations, and they have all prevailed. This research reveals the women have focused on a growth mindset, relationship building, and ownership and accountability to drive school turnaround. However, at the core of their leadership is an endless passion and unwavering commitment to providing a quality education for all children. The results of this study have implications on education policy, policy-makers, and school turnaround practices.
At The Intersection Of Gender And Race
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Author : Andrea M. Haynes
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
At The Intersection Of Gender And Race written by Andrea M. Haynes and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with African American leadership categories.
This study examined the "lived experiences" related to race, gender, and the construct of time for five African American female elementary principals. The study specifically explored the intersectionality of race and gender. Through a qualitative phenomenological framework, the study aimed to research the implications of race and gender, at a specific point in time, for African American females in the elementary principalship. A phenomenological research method, that included semi-structured interviews, was employed to capture the essence of the participants' stories and to fully understand their common experiences. Critical Race theory and Feminism theory were used as an intersecting lens for theoretical framework. Although each woman's experience was unique, commonalities and collective themes were found and exposed as part of this study. The female participants in the study confirmed that race and gender influence their historical and present-day journey as school leaders. Three central themes were generated from their stories: 1. The "Super Disciplinarian vs. the Master Relationship builder", 2. Working twice as hard for half the recognition. Learning to play the game, and 3. Brave enough to be broken -- Resiliency and Perseverance. Through an examination of the central themes, along with a data analysis congruent with the literature review, the researcher posed three key findings in the concluding chapter, The key findings provide for a synthesis of the data and set the stage for implications for theory development and current practices. The African American female educational leaders in this study demonstrated perseverance and resilience as they rise above society's low expectations for them and take their place at the table of school leadership.
A Phenomenological Study Of The Lived Experiences Of African American Female School Leaders In Suburban School Districts
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Author : Armentress Denise Robinson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
A Phenomenological Study Of The Lived Experiences Of African American Female School Leaders In Suburban School Districts written by Armentress Denise Robinson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with African American women school principals categories.
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore and gain an in-depth understanding of the personal, professional, and sociocultural experiences of African American female school leaders in suburban school districts. These school districts were identified as suburban locations because of low to no student poverty, stellar performances on standardized tests, high graduation and college going rates, and champion academic and athletic team honors. This qualitative study employed a phenomenological design to allow the researcher the opportunity to investigate and gather data through open-ended, face-to-face, one hour interviews with study participants. Three theoretical frameworks---critical race theory, racial identity development theory, and black feminist thought theory---were utilized for this qualitative study. Ten African American female school leaders serving as assistant principals, principals, and central office administrators from four suburban school districts in the southeast region of the United States were involved in this study. Each district was located only miles from a major metropolis. After data analysis, seven themes emerged from the thick, rich descriptions provided through study participants' interviews. The seven themes were (a) race and gender in school leadership, (b) caring for family and self, (c) resilience and spirituality, (d) education and upward mobility, (e) mentoring and networking, (f) effective communication and positive working relationships, and (g) child advocacy and community partnerships. Study participants had a multiplicity of positive and challenging experiences as African American female school leaders. They were resilient and spiritually-grounded which aided them in answering the call to leadership. The study of the lived personal, professional, and sociocultural experiences of African American female suburban school leaders may be helpful to educational researchers and practitioners, colleges and universities, boards of education, school districts, schools, and all African American females who aspire to become school leaders in suburban school districts. By exploring the lives of these school leaders, greater insights may be gained to open the door to this underrepresented population. This research may be valuable for professional development planning and educational leadership programs with the objective of recruiting and retaining more African American female suburban school leaders.
Our Community Is Just Not Ready For You Yet
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Author : Veneice S. Guillory-Lacy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Our Community Is Just Not Ready For You Yet written by Veneice S. Guillory-Lacy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with African American school superintendents categories.
K-12 Educational leadership administrators are important to the success of schools and the advancement of student achievement. Unfortunately, Black women K-12 administrators are extremely underrepresented and make up only 4% of principals and 1% of superintendents in schools across the United States. While recent studies focus on diverse administrators and social justice leadership practices within the field of educational leadership, very little research illuminates the voices of Black Women K-12 school administrators and the ways in which their identities shape their leadership practices. Thus, exploring the lived experiences of Black women school leaders is essential to understanding how their leadership practices enhance the intellectual and important leadership contributions to the field of educational leadership.Drawing from Black feminist thought, this critical qualitative study explores the leadership journey and the lived experiences of five former and current women K-12 school administrators. The findings of this study revealed that the women faced challenges of racism, sexism, tokenism and external resistance. However, the results suggest that spirituality helps them combat these challenges, and how their race and gender identities shape their unique leadership practices.
A Theory Building Case Study Examining The Relevance And Impact Of Intersectionality On The Lived Experiences Of Black Women Superintendents And Heads Of School
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Author : Nardine N'tasha Richards
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023
A Theory Building Case Study Examining The Relevance And Impact Of Intersectionality On The Lived Experiences Of Black Women Superintendents And Heads Of School written by Nardine N'tasha Richards and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with African American leadership categories.
No One Hears Me Enough To Act Differently
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Author : Fallon L. Daniels
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022
No One Hears Me Enough To Act Differently written by Fallon L. Daniels and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 with African American women school administrators categories.
Research studies show that K-12 schools and school districts reproduce environments that perpetuate inequalities for school leaders who do not ascribe to the White heterosexual male normative ideal for leadership. Black women school leaders, in particular, experience significant levels of inequality that is often undiscussed within the mainstream narratives about K-12 schools and K-12 school leadership. Therefore, this qualitative study explores Black women's lived experience as school leaders within their existing K-12 schools and school districts. Nine Black women school leaders across Connecticut's K-12 school districts shared stories of their leadership experience. The study's findings provide a current context for how Black women experience school leadership, which may position school and school district personnel, state and regional governments and accreditors, teacher and leader preparation programs, and Black women school leaders themselves to think more deeply about their response to workplace inequalities.
The Lived Experiences Of Black Male Principals In Urban Settings
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Author : Corey D. Grubbs
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
The Lived Experiences Of Black Male Principals In Urban Settings written by Corey D. Grubbs and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with African American school principals categories.
Before the Brown v. Board of Education (1954) case, Black schools were led by Black principals, who were community leaders and role models held in high regard (Tillman, 2004b). However, this image and perception of the Black male principal began to vanish after the Brown v. Board of Education case decision to integrate schools (James, 1970). This qualitative research study focused on the lived experiences of Black male principals in urban settings. The researcher aimed to hear the voices of Black male principals and learn about leadership from their perspectives, including the context for these principals' challenges, barriers, and supports that contribute to success. This study was conducted using semi-structured interviews, direct observations, and document reviews with five Black male principals who were randomly sampled from the Ohio Department of Education list of Black male principals in urban Ohio. Critical Race Theory, African American Male Theory, and Transformational Leadership Theory were used as frameworks to understand the lived experiences of Black male principals. The results of the study yielded 10 important findings: (1) Pathways for Success; (2) Challenges Poverty/Support; (3) Instructional Leaders; (4) Challenges leading White Staff; (5) Trust; (6) Mentors; (7) Innovation/Finances; (8) Macroaggression; (9) Code-Switching; and (10) Black Male Identity. The voices of Black male principals are shared throughout the study. Implications from this study will benefit educational leaders, school districts, aspiring Black male principals and graduate programs of study in higher education.
