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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2018): CLEARvoz Journal

Perceptions of Latina K-12 Leaders' Experiences with Mentorship and Career Advancement

Submitted
December 10, 2018
Published
2018-12-20

Abstract

The purpose of the study reported in this article was to explore Latina leaders' perspectives about their mentorship and career advancement in K-12 education. Potential school administrators who are Latina are at particular risk to achieve a position of leadership within the educational setting for a variety of reasons (Méndez-Morse, 2000; 2004; Magdaleno, 2011). This article describes how six Latina leaders within California describe their mentoring and career progression, including their perceived barriers and sources of support from family and other mentors. Implications are presented for purposes of building the capacity of Latina K-12 school leadership in a way that is reflective of the ethnic community they serve.