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Breakthrough Women: The Lived Experiences of Women’s Navigation to the Superintendency

Reid, Linda N
http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6409-2969
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1588934487237707

Abstract Details

2020, Doctor of Education (Educational Leadership), Youngstown State University, Department of Teacher Education and Leadership Studies.
Public school leadership has been described as a paradox, dominated by men while a majority of the teaching profession are women. Although women have made their way into educational leadership roles, the reality of the superintendency is that most studies have shown few women hold the position. The number of women securing a superintendency has increased over the last two decades; however, progress continues to be sporadic and not all statistics show encouraging numbers for aspiring female leaders. This qualitative, narrative study examines the lived experiences of five female superintendents and explores how they were able to overcome challenges and successfully secure a superintendency in a male-dominated field. The supporting research questions allow for an in-depth examination of their stories, the influential people they met along the way, and the impact of their experiences in gaining access to a position traditionally held by men. The results indicate that broad exposure to administrative experiences can build capacity for the superintendency, mentors and networks are influential resources, and a strong self-perception and internal drive are essential skills to overcome challenges and achieve career goals.
Jane Beese, Ed.D (Committee Chair)
Charles Vergon, JD (Committee Member)
Charles Jeffords, DEd (Committee Member)
Kristin Bruns, PhD (Committee Member)
210 p.
Educational Leadership
school superintendent; female leaders; mentors; networks

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  • Reid, L. N. (2020). Breakthrough Women: The Lived Experiences of Women’s Navigation to the Superintendency [Doctoral dissertation, Youngstown State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1588934487237707

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Reid, Linda. Breakthrough Women: The Lived Experiences of Women’s Navigation to the Superintendency . 2020. Youngstown State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1588934487237707.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Reid, Linda. "Breakthrough Women: The Lived Experiences of Women’s Navigation to the Superintendency ." Doctoral dissertation, Youngstown State University, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1588934487237707

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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