Date

8-29-2025

Department

School of Education

Degree

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (EdD)

Chair

Tracey Pritchard

Keywords

Equity in education, diversity, Critical Race Theory, axiology, epistemology, social constructivism, moral foundation, biblical truth

Disciplines

Education | Educational Administration and Supervision

Abstract

The purpose of this applied study was to solve the problem of equitability in the workplace for African American female educators in Athens-Clarke County School District schools and to design a solution to address the problem. The central research question is, “How can the problem of inequity for African American female educators, as identified by the Induction Teacher Survey and CCRPI data, be solved in the Athens-Clarke County School District?” A multimethod design was used consisting of qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data was collected from participants via semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and survey. To gain discernment on equity, data was obtained from administrators via semi-structured interviews; paraprofessionals, teachers, instructional coaches, counselors, school psychologists, and behavioral specialists via focus groups; and teachers via a survey. Data analysis of the semi-structured interviews included transcribing the interviews, annotating the transcripts, conceptualizing the data, segmenting the data, analyzing the segments, and scripting the results. The data analysis addressed workplace inequality by highlighting three key themes that shaped a plan focused on leadership development, policy revision, and strengthening support systems for African American female educators in the Athens-Clarke County School District.

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