Latina School Leadership: Breaking the Mold and Rising to the Top

Authors

Velma D. Menchaca, University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Shirley J. Mills, University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Filomena Leo, Weslaco Independent School District, TexasFollow

Date of this Version

9-13-2017

Document Type

Article

Citation

Journal of Women in Educational Leadership, 2017 doi: 10.13014/K2SF2TC9 http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/jwel/ ISSN 2379-2191

Comments

Copyright (c) 2017 Velma D. Menchaca, Shirley J. Mills, Filomena Leo

Abstract

For this qualitative research study, interviews with two Latina school leaders revealed their journeys to leadership. The theoretical framework used was Latina critical race theory, feminist theory, and counter storytelling. Identified themes were strong supportive mother, fervent faith, humble beginnings, mentors, intelligent, and challenges not obstacles. These guiding themes serve as a path for Latinas who aspire to public school leadership positions.