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The Impact Of Mentorship On Women Superintendents In Minnesota, Amy Denneson
The Impact Of Mentorship On Women Superintendents In Minnesota, Amy Denneson
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Problem
Mentorship [was] commonly cited in the research as one of the most effective supports available to women in attaining the superintendency. Research has shown that women more actively use mentoring systems than men in their career paths, but the effectiveness of their mentoring practices is unclear.
Purpose
The purpose of this study [was] to gather information from practicing female superintendents in Minnesota about the extent to which they were mentored and the mentor qualities they perceived as most effective. This study was quantitative in nature and designed to answer four research questions: (1) How extensive is mentoring among women …