Program
K-12 Administration Ed.D.
Number of Pages
110
Year Approved
2024
First Advisor
Meghan Cavalier
Second Reader
Krista Soria
Third Reader
Natalia Rico Hernández
Abstract
This quantitative study examined the impact of job satisfaction and salary on Latina principals' decisions to remain in their current positions. The research utilized data from the National Teacher and Principal Survey (NTPS). A logistic regression was employed to examine the relationship between independent variables, such as time spent with students and parents, salary, and job satisfaction, and the dependent variable of Latina principal retention. and data analysis utilizing DataLab. The results indicated that job satisfaction was positively associated with retention, while salary was not a significant predictor. The study aimed to contribute to strategies that support the advancement and retention of Latina educational leaders in the United States. Future research should explore additional factors, such as organizational culture, mentorship, and work-life balance, to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by Latina principals.
Degree Name
Education Doctorate
Document Type
Doctoral dissertation
Recommended Citation
Dynes, D. I. (2024). More Mirrors in Leadership for Latina Students: A Quantitative Study on the Retention and Attrition of K–12 Latina Principals in the United States [Doctoral dissertation, Bethel University]. Spark Repository. https://spark.bethel.edu/etd/1146
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