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Maya Angelou's Letter To My Daughter, Marilyn L. Grady
Maya Angelou's Letter To My Daughter, Marilyn L. Grady
Journal of Women in Educational Leadership
In preparing an essay on James Bryant Conant, I was struck by the title of his autobiography, My Several Lives: Memoirs of a Social Inventor (1970). The title is apropos in that Conant's career was as a professor of organic chemistry and physics, president of Harvard University from 1933 to 1953, chief civilian administrator of American nuclear research, participant in the Manhattan project, participant in the decision on the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombs, U.S Ambassador to Germany, and education reform advocate and author. Among the books he wrote were: The American High School Today (1959), Slums and Suburbs (1961), The …
Women Leaders Tell Their Stories, Marilyn L. Grady, Virginia Russell Curley, Barbara Lacost
Women Leaders Tell Their Stories, Marilyn L. Grady, Virginia Russell Curley, Barbara Lacost
Journal of Women in Educational Leadership
The purpose of this research study was to identify examples of women education leaders at their best. There were two parts to the study procedures. First, the women were asked to write a case story about a time when they were involved in a successful leadership experience. Second, the women were divided into small groups of 5-8. In the small groups, each participant was invited to present her story and allow an opportunity for group participants to ask clarifying questions and to comment on the stories. Each of the stories is presented as told by the participant. A title has …
First Things First: Writing Strategies -- Move Close To The Action, Marilyn L. Grady
First Things First: Writing Strategies -- Move Close To The Action, Marilyn L. Grady
Journal of Women in Educational Leadership
Some individuals seem to have an endless array of research and writing ideas; other individuals seem to have few research and writing ideas. For many, finding a way to prime the writing pump is a cause of concern. A frequently heard comment is, "I don't know how to get started." One way to discover writing opportunities is to expand your network. Conferences provide opportunities to meet many individuals from many places. These individuals are sources of research and writing ideas. The conference sessions are replete with writing ideas. The conference bulletin boards, materials tables, and program provide research and writing …
The Finish Line: Doctoral Students And The Great Race, Marilyn L. Grady
The Finish Line: Doctoral Students And The Great Race, Marilyn L. Grady
Journal of Women in Educational Leadership
A book by A. J. Cronin was the source of my career inspiration. Cronin wrote novels set in the life of the university. The university and the work of the professor became my career ambition. It took a number of years to achieve my goal of being a university professor. Today, a major portion of my university work is advising doctoral students. The national data on completion of doctoral programs are grim. I, like many of my colleagues, strive to assist students in completing their doctoral studies. However, despite my efforts to facilitate their studies, I am constantly reminded that …
When Sisterly Support Changes To Sabotage, Barbara L. Brock
When Sisterly Support Changes To Sabotage, Barbara L. Brock
Journal of Women in Educational Leadership
Although research on women's leadership extols the benefits of women's professional collaborations and mentorship, one cannot assume that all women are trustworthy and supportive of other women. This qualitative study explored the phenomenon of professional sabotage among women in educational leadership. Results revealed that, although women who engaged in sabotage were proportionately few in number, the damage they inflicted on other women's reputations, careers, and emotional well-being was great. "Cross a man and you struggle, one of you wins, you adjust and go on- or you lie there dead. Cross a woman and the universe is changed, once again, for …
Women In History - Abigail Adams: Life, Accomplishments, And Ideas, Sharon K. Kenan
Women In History - Abigail Adams: Life, Accomplishments, And Ideas, Sharon K. Kenan
Journal of Women in Educational Leadership
Abigail Adams's fame derives in large part from her marriage to the second President of the United States, John Adams (Freidel, 1989). However, she also had attributes of her own that made her an interesting and perennially famous woman in the history of the United States. One of her most enduring legacies is the volume of correspondence she wrote during lonely separations from her husband while he handled the nation's business and left her alone with four children. Firsthand accounts of the period leading up to, during, and following the American Revolution are available through those letters (Withey, 1981). Eventually …
First Things First: Writing Strategies -- Connections And Conversations, Marilyn L. Grady
First Things First: Writing Strategies -- Connections And Conversations, Marilyn L. Grady
Journal of Women in Educational Leadership
There are many stories told of the manuscripts that languish for lack of a publisher. These are often well-written, important works. One problem is that there is limited space in journals for manuscripts. If you want to be published, you must focus your writing on a publishable topic. How do you know what is publishable? One step is to review the existing journals to see what is being published. Reviewing an entire volume of a journal provides a clear picture ofwhafs hot and what's not. Some journals announce the theme issues for a year. This provides direction too. Individuals who …
The Story Of Women, Marilyn L. Grady
The Story Of Women, Marilyn L. Grady
Journal of Women in Educational Leadership
In a quest to visit the Statue of Liberty, the incredibly long line of similar adventurers waiting for the experience distracted me. I determined that in order to board the ferry to Liberty Island, in addition to the treacherous line to acquire the ticket, I would need to have two security screenings before I could begin the ascent of the steps. I was not charmed by the idea of investing a day in seeking this bonding experience with the Statue. Besides, I had made the trek many years ago when I was much more enthusiastic and before the advent of …
First Things First: Writing Strategies--Accountability, Marilyn L. Grady
First Things First: Writing Strategies--Accountability, Marilyn L. Grady
Journal of Women in Educational Leadership
How do you keep yourself on the writing path? Writing requires persistence and determination. Writing is a lonely task. Who are you accountable to when you are writing? First, you are accountable to yourself. Only you know what your writing goals are. You set the goals; you monitor the accomplishment of the goals. How clear are you about establishing your writing goals? Do you write everyday? Do you write on Tuesdays and Thursdays? Do you write in two-hour blocks or do you have the luxury of taking a whole day or more for writing? Do you make a list of …
First Things First: Writing Strategies -- Do It Now, Marilyn L. Grady
First Things First: Writing Strategies -- Do It Now, Marilyn L. Grady
Journal of Women in Educational Leadership
Perhaps you know writers who, "Bat it out and fix it later" as their writing strategy of choice. This method is an excellent means of getting it down while the material is fresh and the flow of writing is brisk. In fact, this is an ideal method of avoiding the practice of over editing the first sentences to avoid writing! One major flaw in this technique is the failure to keep an accurate reference list. "Going back" and "doing it later" are not effective. The details slip away in stacks of papers and mountains of books. Before you begin to …
History: Live At Five And Er, Marilyn L. Grady
History: Live At Five And Er, Marilyn L. Grady
Journal of Women in Educational Leadership
Great sadness, the inability to sit in front of the television and watch history in action, I lament missing every moment of the Democratic candidates in front of the television cameras. The Democrats are providing the best in historical entertainment, live at five, every day. If we only had time to capture each verbal parry and spar. Think of how our political savvy would be enhanced from these lessons brought to us by the Democratic presidential candidates. Each day is a new extravaganza of "pulling out all the stops." My recent favorite was the Hilary Clinton family parade across my …