In this Issue Authors writing HERstory from various educational organizations are represented in this issue. The Historical Growth of Women in School Leadership: Placement Trends of Texas Women Principals by Dr. Elsa Villareal
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The year is 2023. In 1995, the Federal Glass Ceiling Commission was formed to analyze barriers and hindrances to leadership positions of females and females of color. Where are we, and what advancements have been made in breaking The Glass Ceiling? To further advance career opportunities, this research focused on placement trends of Texas principals and informs leaders of the need to establish mentoring programs and networking opportunities for aspiring female high school principals, often an unspoken route to the superintendency. During Critical Times: The Perceptions of Women in Educational Leadership and Work Satisfaction by Dr. Kathryn Washington, Dr. Kelly Brown, Dr. Janice Taylor, & Dr. Sharon Ross
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In the current crisis-stricken environment, there is no question about the increased stressors of job changes and demands. Framed around the resilience theory, this quantitative study took place during the 2022 TCWSE annual conference, where participants shared experiences through an electronic survey. Significant to the field of education was understanding how women in leadership perceived their work satisfaction during challenging times and what is withstanding them during this time of ‘The Great Resignation’ as coined by Dr. Anthony Klotz. Preventing Burnout for Female Campus and District Leaders by Delic Loyde
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They break the glass ceiling. They experience satisfaction on the job, and then along comes burnout. While many leaders attempt to hide their feelings of burnout within what looks like engaged leadership, this research calls for them to have honest conversations and speak out loud about stress and burnout. Burnout is an organizational issue that affects everyone; therefore, school systems should address the root of the problem and find ways to support individuals so they can be the best leaders they can be. Positive Culture Demands Action: A Latina Leadership Perspective on School Culture by Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez, Ms. Blanca Ivonne Cruz
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While having a conversation with a TCWSE Past President, these authors decided to look at their journey through history and provide a Latina Superintendent leadership perspective, HERstory, based on the actions she, her assistant, and others have taken to create a lasting positive culture. It takes competent leadership to champion for all students, expect excellence, carry the banner, and be a merchant of hope. The cultural DNA of the organization begins with the DNA of the leader, communication, and respect. Women Supporting Women: Using the 5 Anchors of Impact as a Tool for Uplifting Women Leaders by Dr. Laura Trujillo Jenks & Dr. Rebecca R. Fredrickson
In higher education, there is very little written about novice faculty and how they should navigate the high expectations of teaching, scholarship, and service. It is important to find ways that women can support and guide other women in academia. The 5 Anchors of Impact (organization, politics, safety and order, traditions, and teaching and learning) are a proven framework for leaders in the development of higher education culture.
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