Networked Leadership: Principal Influence on School Climate

• In Event: It’s the Principal of the Matter

Abstract

As processes and contexts for educating students alter, principals are expected to shift their leadership styles to effectively cultivate school climates that proactively accelerate student academic success. Previous educational leadership models have shown positive results under certain circumstances, but fail to consistently produce a recurring link from a leadership platform to student success. This study explored the amalgamated influence of instruction, collaboration and parental involvement on the teachers’ perceptions of school climate through a newly conceptualized networked leadership model. Analysis revealed networked leadership and instruction had a positive, although limited significant influence on school climate. Further theorizing about networked leadership may yield better research and result in outcomes that facilitate leadership development and implementation in the field of principal preparation.

Authors

• David M. Fultz, The Ohio State University

• Belinda Gimbert, The Ohio State University