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Hispanic Women in the Superintendency: Challenges and Opportunities
Hispanic Women in the Superintendency: Challenges and Opportunities
상세정보
- 자료유형
- 학위논문 서양
- 최종처리일시
- 20260311091515.5
- ISBN
- 9798270229320
- DDC
- 371.2
- 서명/저자
- Hispanic Women in the Superintendency: Challenges and Opportunities / Jennifer Leslie Spears
- 발행사항
- [Sl] : The University of Texas at Austin, 2025
- 형태사항
- 1 electronic resource (137 pages)
- 주기사항
- Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 87-06, Section: A.
- 주기사항
- Advisors: Malik, Sofia; Reyes, Pedro Committee members: Reyna, Sylvia; Tielle, Annette.
- 학위논문주기
- - Ph.D. : The University of Texas at Austin, 2025.
- 초록/해제
- 요약Despite marginal increases from 2% to 4% in recent years, Hispanic female superintendents remain significantly underrepresented within Texas educational leadership (DeMatthews et al., 2023). This qualitative study investigated the distinctive attributes and experiences of Hispanic women who have successfully navigated pathways to superintendency, examining both the structural barriers they confronted and the transformative opportunities they leveraged throughout their ascension and tenure. Through an intentional phenomenological approach, this research delves into the lived and professional experiences of four superintendents who self-identify as Hispanic women. Data collection involved in-depth interview sessions with each participant, generating rich narratives regarding their professional trajectories, leadership philosophies and experiences. The study's conceptual framework-encompassing Mentorship and Sponsorship, Search Firms and School Boards, Family Traditional Perceptions, and Organizational Ladder and Characteristics-guided the data analysis and interpretation. Findings reveal convergent experiential patterns among participants along the conceptual framework dimensions, illuminating both institutional challenges and strategic pathways affecting professional advancement and retention for Hispanic women in superintendency roles. The current representation gap between Hispanic female superintendents and the broader educational leadership landscape suggests opportunities for strengthening talent development and expanding leadership pathways. This research identifies evidence-based approaches to cultivate effective educational leadership that draws from the full spectrum of qualified professionals. This research contributes meaningful learning for policy development at state and local governance levels, as well as for universities, executive search firms, and professional networks committed to expanding the pipeline of Hispanic female superintendents in Texas. The recommendations include institutional reforms and programmatic initiatives designed to address the multifaceted barriers inhibiting greater representation of Hispanic women in K-12 educational leadership.
- 언어주기
- English
- 일반주제명
- Educational leadership
- 일반주제명
- Womens studies
- 키워드
- Hispanic women
- 키워드
- Superintendency
- 기타저자
- The University of Texas at Austin Educational Leadership and Policy
- 기본자료저록
- Dissertations Abstracts International. 87-06A.
- 전자적 위치 및 접속
- 로그인 후 원문을 볼 수 있습니다.
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■520 ▼aDespite marginal increases from 2% to 4% in recent years, Hispanic female superintendents remain significantly underrepresented within Texas educational leadership (DeMatthews et al., 2023). This qualitative study investigated the distinctive attributes and experiences of Hispanic women who have successfully navigated pathways to superintendency, examining both the structural barriers they confronted and the transformative opportunities they leveraged throughout their ascension and tenure. Through an intentional phenomenological approach, this research delves into the lived and professional experiences of four superintendents who self-identify as Hispanic women. Data collection involved in-depth interview sessions with each participant, generating rich narratives regarding their professional trajectories, leadership philosophies and experiences. The study's conceptual framework-encompassing Mentorship and Sponsorship, Search Firms and School Boards, Family Traditional Perceptions, and Organizational Ladder and Characteristics-guided the data analysis and interpretation. Findings reveal convergent experiential patterns among participants along the conceptual framework dimensions, illuminating both institutional challenges and strategic pathways affecting professional advancement and retention for Hispanic women in superintendency roles. The current representation gap between Hispanic female superintendents and the broader educational leadership landscape suggests opportunities for strengthening talent development and expanding leadership pathways. This research identifies evidence-based approaches to cultivate effective educational leadership that draws from the full spectrum of qualified professionals. This research contributes meaningful learning for policy development at state and local governance levels, as well as for universities, executive search firms, and professional networks committed to expanding the pipeline of Hispanic female superintendents in Texas. The recommendations include institutional reforms and programmatic initiatives designed to address the multifaceted barriers inhibiting greater representation of Hispanic women in K-12 educational leadership.
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■650 4▼aWomens studies
■650 4▼aHispanic American studies
■653 ▼aHispanic women
■653 ▼aSuperintendency
■653 ▼aFemale superintendents
■7102 ▼aThe University of Texas at Austin▼bEducational Leadership and Policy.▼edegree granting institution.
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■7201 ▼aReyes, Pedro▼edegree supervisor.
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