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2017

University of Texas at El Paso

Educational leadership

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With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: Navigating Through Year One Of The Principalship, Angela Marie Reyna Jan 2017

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: Navigating Through Year One Of The Principalship, Angela Marie Reyna

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Given the intense pressures, expectations, and public scrutiny, school principals now undertake even greater roles and responsibilities than their predecessors (DuFour & Mattos, 2013; Kellough & Hill, 2014; Hale & Moorman, 2003; Fullan, 2003; Deal & Peterson, 2010; Koozes & Posner, 2012). New, or neophyte, principals are expected to step in and maintain or increase test scores while navigating intricacies of the new position and school. The socialization experience into a new work environment, which can be magnified for neophyte principals, is a large indicator of principal success (Shaver, 2007). Developing trustworthy relationships with the school community has direct impact …