Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 1 of 1
Full-Text Articles in Education
A Case Study Of Selected Female Elementary School Leaders' Perspectives On The, Julie D. Hasson
A Case Study Of Selected Female Elementary School Leaders' Perspectives On The, Julie D. Hasson
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
The transition from the comfort of a familiar role, that of teacher, to the discomfort of a new role, that of school administrator, is a transformative process. Transforming oneself requires leaving what is known and venturing into the unknown. Researchers have illuminated women's struggle to attain school leadership positions, but the transformation of females making this change in professional roles is seldom addressed in leadership literature. Although context cannot be ignored, there are some challenges common to many women undergoing this transformation.
Situated in the elementary education setting, this study investigated the perspectives of female, early-career administrators who recently experienced …