This multiple case study examined the role of four US state-recognized high-quality principals in the implementation of change initiatives in their Midwestern schools. Participants were selected based on nomination by the state department of education and district superintendents. The research question guiding the study was: how do principals promote positive school culture to support the implementation of change initiatives? Specifically, the study explored how principals engage staff to create a positive learning environment and how their influence on organizational culture changes classroom practice. Organizational culture and change theories served as the lenses for analysis. Three salient leadership practices of successful principals emerged during data analysis: great principals manage the implementation of multiple initiatives by (1) empowering teachers by cultivating trust, (2) knowing their staff well, and (3) engaging in explicit and purposeful communication.
always there to help with whatever I needed whether that be child care, dog sitting, warm dinners, help with yard work, or just encouraging words, support and prayers when I was feeling frustrated and defeated. My fiancé Seth who came into my life during the last couple years of this journey, and has provided love, support, a new computer when mine crashed during comprehensive exams, and encouragement to help get me through. He brought hope, positivity, and love into my world that also helped propel me to persist. Their understanding, love, and their support is why I am here today. My friends and colleagues were also an influential part of this endeavor. Having peers who have shared the same experiences is great support. Thank you to all my friends who were there to listen, proofread , bounce ideas off of, and cheer me on. A special thank you goes to Asih, a dear friend and office mate, who I would have been lost without the last 4 years. From showing me where to get coffee in the dean's office on the first day, reading drafts, debriefing, and sharing frustrations and celebrations, knowing you were always there with an understanding ear and honest advice was monumental.
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