Challenges Experienced by Women of Color in Educational Leadership

• In Event: Black and Brown Leadership: Promoting Just and Equitable Practices in an Era of Social Unrest

Abstract

The authors will present a critical dialogue about the need for promoting women of color in educational leadership positions and presents the positive effects they have on issues of racism, poverty, aggression, oppression, hostility and/or privilege. There continues to be many issues women of color face as they pursue both an advanced education and leadership positions in education. While some educational stakeholders have worked to increase the number of women of color in educational leadership positions, it has been minimal. A central question that is often asked, is how does a school ensure that the educational leaders are capable of moving forward, with meeting the needs of a diverse student body.

Authors

• Ronald Dennis Morgan, National University

• Kitty M Fortner, California State University - Dominguez Hills

• Kimmie Tang, Biola University