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Superior Superintendents: Examining the Gendered Difference of Instructional Competencies Among Superintendents in Ohio

Miller, Heather M.
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8615-0055
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1616577824358405

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2021, Doctor of Education (Educational Leadership), Youngstown State University, Department of Teacher Education and Leadership Studies.
Female superintendents across the nation comprise approximately 27% of the population (Finnan et al., 2015), while female teachers account for approximately 75% of the population (Robinson et al., 2017). In Ohio, the gender gap between male and female superintendents is more pronounced with 16.8% of superintendents identifying as female at the time of this survey (Buckeye Association of School Administrator, 2020). Research has shown that superintendent responsibilities have shifted from a managerial focus to a focus on curriculum and instruction (Kowalski et al., 2010; Leithwood et al., 2013; Maeroff, 2010). This study sought to further explore the gendered difference of superintendents by exploring the instructional competencies needed to be a superintendent in the 21st century as well as the pathway taken to the position. This mixed methods study used an electronic survey with quantitative questions as well as qualitative open-response questions. Findings revealed that there is a gendered difference in superintendent competencies, and females rate themselves higher in the curriculum and instruction competencies of the NELP standards. In Ohio, there is also a gendered pathway to the superintendency, and females were more likely to hold positions that provide background and experience in curriculum and instruction responsibilities. This research provides evidence to support that females have the background to be strong curricular superintendents that can directly impact both district and student success.
Jane Beese, Ed.D (Advisor)
Vergon Charles, J.D. (Committee Member)
Jeffords Charles, Ed.D (Committee Member)
Rogers Richard, Ph.D (Committee Member)
201 p.
Educational Leadership
superintendents; superintendent competencies; gender gap; female superintendents; pathway to the superintendency; gatekeepers; superintendency preparation

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  • Miller, H. M. (2021). Superior Superintendents: Examining the Gendered Difference of Instructional Competencies Among Superintendents in Ohio [Doctoral dissertation, Youngstown State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1616577824358405

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Miller, Heather. Superior Superintendents: Examining the Gendered Difference of Instructional Competencies Among Superintendents in Ohio. 2021. Youngstown State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1616577824358405.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Miller, Heather. "Superior Superintendents: Examining the Gendered Difference of Instructional Competencies Among Superintendents in Ohio." Doctoral dissertation, Youngstown State University, 2021. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1616577824358405

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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