Women as Educational Leaders
Opening Windows, Pushing Ceilings
- Marie Somers Hill - East Tennessee State University, Canada
- Joyce C. Ragland - Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville
March 1995 | 144 pages | Corwin
The face of educational leadership is now changing significantly as more women and people of diverse ethnic backgrounds are moving into administrative roles traditionally held by white men. Using interviews with women who have achieved success in such positions, Women as Educational Leaders describes the contributions and practice of female school leaders, while indicating the strategies each has employed to overcome various obstacles faced en route. The book also contains useful advice for aspiring female school leaders.
PART ONE: WOMEN LEADERS AND THE NEW REALITY
Understanding the Baggage of the Past
Seizing the Catalysts of Today
Envisioning the Future
PART TWO: STRATEGIES FOR PROFESSIONAL AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT
Developing and Assessing Our Leadership Competency
Learning from Pathfinders
Recognizing Mentoring Reciprocals
Developing Networks
Exploring Paths