Diverse Leadership Perspectives in Education: From K-12 to Higher Education: 9798369361153: Education Books

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ISBN13: 9798369361153

ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369361160

EISBN13: 9798369361177

DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-6115-3

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Diverse leadership in education is crucial for fostering inclusive and equitable learning environments across all levels of the education system. From K-12 schools to higher education institutions, leadership plays a pivotal role in shaping policies, curriculum, and school culture. Embracing diversity in leadership enhances the overall educational experience by ensuring that all voices are heard and valued, and it allows underdeveloped voices to be heard. Allowing diverse voices in leadership is essential for addressing systemic inequalities, while also promoting innovation, and preparing students for a globalized world where diverse perspectives are key to success. Exploring diverse leadership across educational levels provides insight into how these varied perspectives can positively impact both institutional practices and student outcomes.

Diverse Leadership Perspectives in Education: From K-12 to Higher Education provides an overview of leadership’s evolving purpose and scope, containing research, practical strategies, and examples of complex problems in the educational system and how having a diverse voice in leadership can help solve these problems. It explores the assets of diversity, multiple perspectives, and the role of students in the educational landscape. This book covers topics such as educational technology, gender and diversity, and information science, and is a useful resource for educators, sociologists, academicians, and researchers.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Education Administration
Educational Leadership
Educational Research
Educational Technology
Gender and Diversity
Higher Education
Humanities and Social Sciences
Information Science
K-12 Education
Library Science

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Diverse Leadership Perspectives in Education stands out by elevating voices historically excluded from educational leadership discourse. My chapter, Iluminando Caminos, draws from research on Latinas earning the EdD to highlight the racialized and gendered barriers they face—and the culturally grounded strategies they use to thrive. This volume embodies “Publishing Tomorrow’s Research Today” by centering lived experiences and advancing equity-driven practices that challenge dominant paradigms and reimagine what inclusive, future-focused educational leadership can look like.

– Dr. Amanda Corona

Diverse Perspectives in Leadership: From K-12 to Higher Education embodies unique educational leadership spaces with complex, research-based topics in our K-12 as well as higher education schooling systems. Publishing Tomorrow's Research Today is exactly what my colleagues, students, and academia desire, a place to address research in elementary, middle, and high schools as well as community colleges, four-year universities and educational leadership and administration at large.

– Dr. Brooke Soles

The book Diverse Leadership Perspectives in Education: From K–12 to Higher Education incorporates voices, topics, and leadership models not routinely discussed in mainstream educational policy. The book explores many topics including culturally proficient leadership, student homelessness, multilingualism, and Black leadership in STEM. The book extends traditional scholarship through its use of case studies, practitioner research, and community-based approaches. The book demonstrates “Publishing Tomorrow’s Research Today” by presenting the essential equity-focused innovations which will define educational leadership in the future.

– Theresa Meyerott (California State University, Los Angeles, USA)

Brooke Soles , she/they, is an Associate Professor of Educational Administration and Leadership at the California State University San Marcos (CSUSM), the Director of the Master of Arts in Educational Administration Program. She holds a M.Ed. from the University of California, Los Angeles, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of California, Berkeley. Prior to becoming faculty in higher education, Dr. Soles served for 15 years as K-12 bilingual teacher and administrator in the San Francisco and Los Angeles Unified School Districts (LAUSD) in both traditional public and charter schools. She has also served as a Los Angeles County Office of Education Charter School Office Authorizer. She holds a California Single Subject Clear Credential in Spanish and English as well as a Clear Administrative Services Credential. Dr. Soles completed service as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Honduras and served as a board member for the Los Angeles Neighborhood Council and the Gay and Lesbian Administrators and Allies of the LAUSD and is a member of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersexual, asexual, and two-spirited community (LGBTQIA2+). In addition, Dr. Soles is a Senior Associate for the Center for Culturally Proficient Educational Practice (CCPEP), where she provides cultural proficiency training, consulting, and coaching. Her current scholarship interest includes learning and teaching in educational leadership, cultural proficiency, and online teaching and learning. Her scholarly research can be found on Google Scholar and other publicly accessible databases.

Theresa Meyerott graduated from the University of California at San Diego with a B.S. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology, received an M.S. in Psychophysiology and Biofeedback from Alliant International University, and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Social Justice from the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) and California State University San Marcos (CSUSM). She holds a single-subject teaching credential in science and health, a clear administrative services credential, and professional development and special education law certifications. Dr. Meyerott is an assistant professor for Data-driven Educational Leadership at California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA). Her research focuses on students' academic success along the education continuum from PK- through higher education and the intersectionality with school culture, cultural proficiency, sense of belonging, and STEAM identity. In addition to her work at Cal State LA, Theresa continues her enjoyment with teaching as a regular lecturer for the Joint Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership with both UCSD and CSUSM and teaches in the fully online Master of Education program at CSUSM. In addition, Dr. Meyerott is a Senior Associate for the Center for Culturally Proficient Educational Practice (CCPEP), where she provides cultural proficiency training, consulting, and coaching. Over the past 23 years, Dr. Meyerott has held various positions in public education ranging from university director, community college director, classroom science teacher, district administrator, and state accountability coordinator. Theresa is an achievement-focused K-18 administrator with a career focused on empowering teachers, staff, and students to succeed. A skilled leader of research-driven initiatives, including professional development, teacher training, special education, curriculum improvement, Local Control Funding Formula, Local Control Accountability Plan, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Title 1, and other State and Federal programs to improve students’ educational development and academic success. Dr. Meyerott believes all students can learn with innovatively designed programs, curricula, and instructional strategies implemented to accommodate the diversity of learners today. This thriving learning environment can be achieved through high expectations, clear goals, and collaboration with students, educators, and community stakeholders. In Theresa’s extra time, she is a scuba diving instructor, volunteers with environmental education organizations, and serves as a special education advocate.

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