Date of Award
Spring 5-2017
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education
Department
Secondary Education and Educational Leadership
First Advisor
Dr. Pauline M. Sampson
Second Advisor
Dr. Patrick M. Jenlink
Third Advisor
Dr. Kerry L. Roberts
Abstract
This narrative non-fiction study was designed to investigate the lived experiences of three female superintendents in the state of Texas who have lived in poverty during their youth and early life. The participating female superintendents were contacted by this researcher through email. The information used in this study was collected from participating superintendents through interviews and analyzed to find the common themes that exist between the lived experiences of each female superintendent from poverty as she progressed through the stages of development in life. The information was also analyzed to ascertain how she was able to elevate out of poverty to become the leader of a high poverty district and how she is able to use her lived experiences to help students who live in poverty.
The study indicated that many of the female superintendents from poverty were able to elevate out of poverty by using their religion, relying on the positive influences of key people in their lives and by improving themselves through education and school experiences.
Repository Citation
Johnson, Stephanie L., "Up From Poverty: A Narrative Non-Fiction Study of Three Female Superintendents from Poverty" (2017). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 105.
https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/etds/105
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