Wanted to share the good news: Congratulations to Virginia Krolczyk, who has completed all of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Management in Executive Leadership at Walsh College. To learn more about Dr. Krolczyk and her dissertation, please read the information below: Title of Dissertation: Superintendent Leadership Style and Student Success Dissertation Abstract: Educational funding is limited at the state level; instructional methodology is under assault; and school districts, as well as students, are under intense pressure to excel academically. School district superintendents, compelled by a knowledge-driven, competitive, global economy, are subject to increasingly high standards amidst shrinking budgets. These mounting challenges facing a school district necessitate a strong leader. This quantitative study examined the leadership styles of public school superintendents in Michigan to determine best practices. Using the Leadership Practice Inventory, developed by Kouzes and Pozner (2001), this study examined the relationship among the superintendents’ leadership styles, the state of Michigan K-12 public school district rankings, and district size. The findings revealed a positive relationship between the district’s size and the superintendent’s leadership style. Superintendents of larger school districts were more likely to use a transformational leadership style. The results; however, did not demonstrate a relationship between superintendents’ leadership styles and the districts rank. Considering the pressure on school districts to achieve better results despite numerous challenges, it is critical to understand the demands that influence a school district and its leader. Given the responsibility of K-12 education to prepare students for personal, civic, and career success, the superintendent’s leadership is of paramount importance to the achievements of not only the school district, but make contributions for the success of students, teachers, staff and their communities. Dr. Krolczyk’s Dissertation Advisory Committee: Jenny Tatsak, Ph.D., Major Advisor Lee Meadows, Ph.D. Marla Scafe, Ph.D. Dr. Krolczyk’s Biography: Virginia Krolczyk is an adjunct professor in the Graduate College of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Siena Heights University. She also is a high school guidance counselor with Utica Community Schools. Dr. Krolczyk received a bachelor’s degree in education from Central Michigan University and a master’s degree in school guidance and counseling from University of Detroit Mercy. She obtained an Educational Specialist Certificate in administration from Wayne State University, which endorsed her to be an administrator at the elementary or secondary level and central office. Dr. Krolczyk also obtained a certificate of achievement from Walsh College Business 360 and a certificate of achievement for online education from Siena Heights University. She is a member of the Walsh College Blackstone LaunchPad Program for her company Krol Mfg., which created the Multi-Purpose Bib hands-free, baby bottle holder. Congratulations Dr. Krolczyk!
Posted on: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 23:54:38 +0000
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