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The Manifestation of Spirituality in Special Education Leaders
Waters, Merritt F.; Hackney, Catherine E.
Journal of School Leadership, v30 n2 p192-209 Mar 2020
The challenges of special education leadership require both inspiration and capacity. This qualitative study of a purposeful sample of members of a Midwestern special education professional organization explores how leaders in special education experience spirituality in their work--creating meaning, leading/supporting others, and coping with workplace demands. In response to internal and external struggles, analysis of interviews and journal entries shows spiritually inclined special education leaders cultivate a sense of gratitude, which flows into a cycle with trust. This choice leads to fulfilled feelings from enacting their values, rich collaboration, and success with integrating work into a balanced life. These findings suggest that prospective and current special education leaders can benefit from engaging in a spiritual perspective toward work.
Descriptors: Religious Factors, Moral Values, Special Education, Students with Disabilities, Educational Administration, Leadership Role, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Attitudes, Personality, Trust (Psychology), Interpersonal Relationship, Coping, Stress Variables, Family Work Relationship, Resilience (Psychology), Public Schools, School Districts, Education Service Centers
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Language: English
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