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ERIC Number: ED651684
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 225
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-3823-0832-6
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
The Journey toward Ascension: Understanding the Narratives of Latinx Women in K-12 School Principalship
Manuela Jimenez
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Rowan University
This study explored the unique leadership journeys of Latinx women holding principal positions in K-12 schools across New Jersey. The research findings revealed that these women's career paths were significantly influenced by their social identity characteristics, specifically as female Latinx individuals. The study serves as a crucial reminder to challenge and eliminate negative perceptions and biases towards Latina school principals and their leadership growth and methodologies. The study focused on the leadership journeys of Latinx women holding principal positions in K-12 schools in New Jersey. The findings also showed that their career paths were aided by their social identity characteristics as female Latinx individuals. This research serves as a wake-up call to eradicate negative perceptions around the leadership of Latina school principals. This study challenges the negative portrayal of Latinx women in leadership positions. It explores how cultural values and social identities shape their experiences. The study's findings reveal that Latinx women principals' success is facilitated by their bilingualism, family values, and the desire to inspire others. This research aims to eliminate the deficit mindset about Latina school principals and promote inclusive leadership practices. The research questions for this study are: (1)How do Latinx women describe their experiences ascending into school leadership positions? (2) How do cultural values influence these Latina school principals' leadership? (3) How do their intersecting identities shape Latinx women's leadership experiences? [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: New Jersey
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