Dr. Rhodena Townsell, PhD Dissertation Defense, Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, Dissertation Chair
1. RURAL AFRICAN AMERICAN ADMINISTRATOR CAREER TRAJECTORIES A Dissertation Defense by Rhodena Townsell January 26, 2009 Chair: William Allan Kritsonis, Ph.D.
16. Major Findings Emerging Theme One Research Question One: What childhood and academic experiences, including encouragements and barriers, influence the career pathways of rural African American administrators? D etermination to Do Well
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20. Major Findings Emerging Themes Two & Three Research Question Two: What work experiences, including encouragements and barriers, influence the career pathways of rural African American administrators? E nduring I solated yet R urally C onnected
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30. Major Findings Emerging Themes Four & Five Research Question Three: What characteristics of rural African American administrators appear to influence their career pathways? T rusting in the will of God C ommunicators of Discipline
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37. Challenge African American educators desiring a rural administrative position must be prepared for “ DIRECT” contact with all stakeholders.
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44. “ I’m wide awake and full of fun, scared to death, but I won’t run!” Grandpa Ethridge Townsell 1890-1985 Thank You ! "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths" (Proverbs 3:5-6).