The characteristics of award-winning public school superintendents: their stories of leadership
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Authors
Kakadeles , Kaitlyn
Issue Date
2025-03-31
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en_US
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This exploratory qualitative case study was used to identify leadership characteristics of award-winning public school superintendents through the telling of their stories. With superintendency longevity at an all-time low, there is a need for leadership qualities to be explored and used to inspire. Participants included 11 superintendents who received one or more state-wide awards for their leadership in a northeastern state in the past six years. Data collection tools included a demographic questionnaire, an observation at a district school board meeting, a review of artifacts, and a series of semi-structured interviews with each superintendent. A thematic approach was used to analyze the data. Finding 1 emerged as: Know yourself, use your strengths to enhance your understanding of the community and effectively communicate with each stakeholder group. Finding 2 emerged as: A superintendent sets and maintains the goals of the district using systematic organization to implement change and have an impact on the community. The results of this study provide suggestions to support and guide both aspiring and current leaders to enhance their leadership potential and effectiveness.
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Western Connecticut State University