Superior Superintendents: Examining the Gendered Difference of Instructional Competencies Among Superintendents in Ohio

Superior Superintendents: Examining the Gendered Difference of Instructional Competencies Among Superintendents in Ohio

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Main Author: Miller, Heather M.
Language:English
Published: Youngstown State University / OhioLINK 2021
Subjects:
Educational Leadership
superintendents
superintendent competencies
gender gap
female superintendents
pathway to the superintendency
gatekeepers
superintendency preparation
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1616577824358405
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ysu16165778243584052021-08-03T07:16:50Z Superior Superintendents: Examining the Gendered Difference of Instructional Competencies Among Superintendents in Ohio Miller, Heather M. Educational Leadership superintendents superintendent competencies gender gap female superintendents pathway to the superintendency gatekeepers superintendency preparation Female superintendents across the nation comprise approximately 27% of the population (Finnan et al., 2015), while female teachers account for approximately 75% of the population (Robinson et al., 2017). In Ohio, the gender gap between male and female superintendents is more pronounced with 16.8% of superintendents identifying as female at the time of this survey (Buckeye Association of School Administrator, 2020). Research has shown that superintendent responsibilities have shifted from a managerial focus to a focus on curriculum and instruction (Kowalski et al., 2010; Leithwood et al., 2013; Maeroff, 2010). This study sought to further explore the gendered difference of superintendents by exploring the instructional competencies needed to be a superintendent in the 21st century as well as the pathway taken to the position.This mixed methods study used an electronic survey with quantitative questions as well as qualitative open-response questions. Findings revealed that there is a gendered difference in superintendent competencies, and females rate themselves higher in the curriculum and instruction competencies of the NELP standards. In Ohio, there is also a gendered pathway to the superintendency, and females were more likely to hold positions that provide background and experience in curriculum and instruction responsibilities. This research provides evidence to support that females have the background to be strong curricular superintendents that can directly impact both district and student success. 2021-03-24 English text Youngstown State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1616577824358405 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1616577824358405 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Educational Leadership
superintendents
superintendent competencies
gender gap
female superintendents
pathway to the superintendency
gatekeepers
superintendency preparation
spellingShingle Educational Leadership
superintendents
superintendent competencies
gender gap
female superintendents
pathway to the superintendency
gatekeepers
superintendency preparation
Miller, Heather M.
Superior Superintendents: Examining the Gendered Difference of Instructional Competencies Among Superintendents in Ohio
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