Award Date

May 2024

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Department

Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education

First Committee Member

LeAnne Salazar Montoya

Second Committee Member

Maria Roberts

Third Committee Member

Blanca Rincon

Fourth Committee Member

Katherine Wade-Jaimes

Number of Pages

180

Abstract

Black women have a distinct journey within the realm of education, one that can only be fully comprehended and articulated by Black women themselves. However, even with their insights, not all readers will grasp the intense scrutiny Black women face when they strive for leadership roles, particularly in superintendency. This study aims to delve into the experiences of Black women who have risen to superintendency, examining the challenges they've encountered. It seeks to address four key questions through the lenses of Critical Race Feminism and Black Feminist Thought: What barriers do Black aspiring women leaders confront as they ascend to superintendency? Why are qualified Black women not securing superintendency contracts? How does intersectionality impact the upward mobility of Black women aspiring to become superintendents? What strategies have Black women who have attained superintendency roles employed to reach their positions? Through the narratives of these women, researchers will gain insights into how intersectionality influences their success, both from an external perspective and within their own experiences.

Keywords

Ascension into leadership; Black Feminist Thought; Black women Superintendents; Black women voices; Critical Race Feminism; overcome barriers

Disciplines

African American Studies | American Studies | Educational Leadership | Race and Ethnicity

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Rights

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