Margaret Grogan Boeken

Exploring the underrepresentation of women in superintendency roles within K-12 public school systems, this study examines the experiences of 27 qualified women aiming for executive leadership. It investigates the barriers to achieving superintendency, the pathways taken, and the context of educational administration. Utilizing a feminist poststructural framework, the research seeks to understand the dynamics of leadership among aspiring women and advocates for social change to promote a more equitable distribution of these prestigious positions.

This groundbreaking book presents a new way of looking at leadership that is anchored in research on women leaders in education. The authors examine how successful women in education lead and offer suggestions and ideas for developing and honing these exemplary leadership practices.