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East Tennessee State University

2013

Educational leadership

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Principals’ Perceptions Of Successful Leadership, Gary L. Childers Aug 2013

Principals’ Perceptions Of Successful Leadership, Gary L. Childers

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The purposes of this qualitative multiple case study were to determine the catalysts and pathways that caused principals to move from managers to effective leaders. Data were collected through a series of interviews with 4 principals who were selected through a purposeful sampling procedure. The interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using inductive coding to determine themes. Findings were presented for each theme within the context of reviewed literature.

National polls indicate that 6 out of every 10 of the nation’s schools need major changes or an overhaul. Can improving the skills of their leaders make a difference in …


Bob Johnson: Coach, Leader, Role Model, Community Servant, Daniel Cantone May 2013

Bob Johnson: Coach, Leader, Role Model, Community Servant, Daniel Cantone

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Many things are known about Coach Bob Johnson including his military background and dynamic coaching career, but there are still many more facts that are unknown. By most accounts he was a dynamic leader who was able to motivate, influence, and lead over the course of his 27- year career coaching and teaching at Emory and Henry College. The success of his career is visible through the success of his players and teams, the number of wins, and the many accomplishments, awards, and recognitions he received.

The purpose of this qualitative study was to describe Coach Johnson’s life by examining …