The Practical Side of Research: Studying Administrative Leadership

Koll, Patricia J.; Robertson, Patricia E.; Lampe, Scherie; Hegedus, David M.

doi:10.1177/019263659608057814

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“…According to researchers, like Limerick and Anderson (1999), Reay and Ball (2000), Shermann (2000) women tend to adopt a less top-down approach, are more rational and more flexible in the problem-solving process. Female administrators value people and see themselves as servant leaders (Sergiovanni, 1999 (Collard, 2001) and are open and supportive (Koll et al 1996).…”

Section: Teaching and Learning Are The Major Facts Of Women Administratorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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DedicationThanks beyond description belong to my understanding family who has patiently provided me with support and love through out this process. My husband Dimitri……. To my children Eirene and Anastassja….and to my parents who have always been there through thick and thin AcknowledgementsIn the long journey through the dissertation process, I have been fortunate to have benefited from the academic support and professional guidance of some very thoughtful people. The encouragement, direction, redirection, and the gentle nudges were all delivered at just the right time. I never dreamed that I could complete a project of this nature until I met Professor Hrisi Vitsilaki. She answered my initial plea for care and from that point I never felt alone. This special woman is gifted with accurate perception, truthful delivery, and faith that allow others to make mistakes and learn from them. The circle that surrounds Professor Vitsilaki is ever widening. I am thankful that I was given an opportunity to enter and learn. Professor Fokiali is a kind, gentle woman who opens doors to discovery. Her enthusiasm and ability to find the heart of every circumstance allowed me to find what was important in this search.Professor Kontakos offered constructive advice and support at crucial times. Ioannis Tsaousis, Petros Roussos and Marios Vroyinis asked questions that made me think through the research and writing so as to be more specific. They were all strengths that generated and motivated my energy level. I would also like to acknowledge the help of Mrs. McClelland who helped distribute and collect my questionnaires in Canada. Assimina Tsimpidaki and Vaso Papavasileiou two people who kept ensuring me that I am almost finished even though I wasn't. This gave me the incentive to prove them right. Kostas Kalpakidis and Fani Katsanos helped me by translating the questionnaires and editing parts of my paper in record time. Stathis Stefos, many thanks for guiding me through the statistics.Lastly, another special account will be made to Angelina Liakou for her dedication and to the endless hours she spent preparing for the presentation of this thesis.

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Section: Teaching and Learning Are The Major Facts Of Women Administratorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A major roadblock for potential female administrators is the lack of female role models and mentors. Mentors and networking are vital levers for getting into administration (Shermann, 2000) yet most male administrators tend to choose prodigies who are most like themselves (Koll et al 1996). This leaves women at a disadvantage.…”

Section: Gender and Leadershipmentioning

confidence: 99%