School Administrator as Pedagogical and Servant Leader

• In Event: Roundtable Session 45
  In Roundtable Session: Exploring the Role of School Leaders

Abstract

The purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore and identify the salient issues and or factors that were instrumental to the ongoing success in improving student outcomes of schools despite facing demographic challenges. Data was collected from four schools from four different school boards in Northern Ontario. The principals, vice principals, teachers, and members of the School Advisory Councils participated in interviews and focus groups to gain an in-depth understanding of the school improvement practices from multiple perspectives. All teachers and administrators from the four schools were invited to complete the school characteristics online survey. The data revealed a startling emphasis of pedagogical leadership factors blended with servant leadership traits that contributed to student success.

Author

• Glenda Lee Black, Nipissing University