Date of Award
Winter 12-1-2020
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership for Learning Dissertations
Department
Educational Leadership
Committee Chair
Sheryl Croft
Committee Chair/First Advisor
Chinasa Elue
Second Committee Member
Nicholas Clegorne
Abstract
This study examines teachers’ perceptions of their administrator’s role in retaining teachers in one failing Title I Elementary School. As attrition rates among teachers increase in the United States, more investigation is needed to fully understand what role, if any, school administrators play in teachers’ retention efforts. Through the use of phenomenography, this study explores various factors connected to school administrators that can contribute to teacher retention. Interviews and a focus group were used to gather data in this study to provide insight into teachers’ perceptions of their administrator's role in contributing to their decisions to leave or remain in their school setting. Findings from this study highlight the important role that school leaders play in decreasing teacher attrition and providing support for them to thrive in their profession.