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ERIC Number: EJ1280414
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Mar
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-1052-6846
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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.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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