Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Their Work, Identity, and Entry to the Profession |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Washington, Youlanda C., Miller, Stephen K., Fiene, Jeanne R. |
| Source: |
Journal of Women in Educational Leadership. Oct 2007 5(4):263-283. |
| Availability: |
ProActive Publications. 439 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. Tel: 717-290-1660; Fax: 717-509-6100; e-mail: info@proactivepublications.com; Web site: http://www.proactivepublications.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
21 |
| Publication Date: |
2007 |
| Intended Audience: |
Administrators |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles
Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Identification (Psychology), Boards of Education, Women Administrators, Instructional Leadership, Superintendents, Central Office Administrators, Administrator Responsibility, Interviews, Questionnaires, Collegiality, Empowerment, Generalization, Feminism, Females, Theories, Rural Areas, Educational Change, High Stakes Tests, Accountability, Leadership Styles, Work Environment |
| Geographic Terms: |
Kentucky |
| ISSN: |
1541-6224 |
| Abstract: |
This qualitative multi-site case study examines Kentucky's female superintendents: their professional work, identity, and entry to the role. Data sources were extensive interviews from twelve districts--superintendents, central office administrators, and school board members, plus questionnaires and district documents. Results revealed a web-like organizational structure with collegial, caring empowerment from the center. A child-centered vision of increasing achievement for all students guided their instructional leadership. Generalizability regarding feminine leadership theory is extended to Kentucky, a rural traditional state with comprehensive reform and high-stakes accountability. The feminine style of these superintendents parallels studies of effective district-level instructional leadership. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Number of References: |
53 |
| Entry Date: |
2010 |
| Access URL: |
https://www.one2onecomputers.com/proactive-new/default.tpl?action=full&--eqskudatarq=10-ISSN%3A%201541-6224 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ874753 |
| Database: |
ERIC |
