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University of Northern Iowa

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2012

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A Case Study Of One Iowa Female Elementary School Principal's Journey Into Administration, Angela J. Fowler Jan 2012

A Case Study Of One Iowa Female Elementary School Principal's Journey Into Administration, Angela J. Fowler

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The representation of women in educational administration fluctuated throughout history from the 1900s to present day. Presently, women represent over 53% of all elementary school principals in Iowa; but documentation of their specific stories and perspectives is infrequent. I conducted this research with the intent to build upon the qualitative research studies previously completed on educational leadership; specifically lo include an ethnographic account of one female's story in an urban school district.

Through a series of in-depth interviews and participant observations, I gained the perspective of one female elementary school principal in Iowa's experiences into and through the principalship. In …