Marilyn Tallerico

Gaining Access to the Superintendency: Headhunting, Gender, and Color

The purpose of this research is to examine superintendent search and selection practices in terms of equity for females and people of color. Gatekeeping and career mobility theories are used to inform this case study of one of the largest and most diverse states in the nation, New York. Findings illustrate how particular elements of school board and head-hunters’ routine practices, the professional norms of school administration, and dominant ideological and sociocultural values combine to facilitate the access of nonminority males and limit the access of others to the superintendency.

Women and the Superintendency: Insights From Theory and History:

This article examines 20th-century longitudinal data on the American superintendency’s composition by sex. The authors analyze and discuss those data in the light of occupational sex segregation theory to illuminate complexities associated with women’s in roads into historically male work. The authors’ overarching purpose is to deepen understanding of the contemporary superintendency by building on historical and feminist scholarship, situating findings in their social contexts, and considering possibilities for the future.

Retaining Women in the Superintendency: The Location Matters.

In this article, we discuss extant knowledge about the location and contexts of womens and men v superintendencies. We share findings from our study of women who have exited the superintendency. And we relate evidence of gender stratification to the issue of retaining women in the superintendency.

Applications of qualitative analysis software: A view from the field

This article describes six potential benefits and five possible limitations of microcomputer-assisted qualitative data management and analysis. It is written from the perspective of a new faculty member, within the specific context of dissertation student advisement and mentoring. Although the article addresses the composite qualities of the genre of microcomputer software known as “text analysis programs,” the particular product featured in the examples is THE ETHNOGRAPH.

Using Portfolios for Teacher Hiring: Insights from School Principals

Abstract This case study of a mid-sized urban school districts teacher selection practices sheds light on whether and how preservice teaching portfolios are being used for initial job acquisition. This research explores the perspectives of school principals to expand the know ledge base. Findings from the case center on three interrelated questions: What forms do teacher interview portfolios take? What meaning do principals make of them? And how, if at all, are portfolios being used in deciding whom to hire? Discussion of findings concludes by identifying implications for teacher education programs.

The Dynamics of Superintendent-School Board Relationships: A Continuing Challenge.

Some school board members are not dominated by the superintendent.

Assessing student teachers: The promise of developmental portfolios

Abstract This article describes the results of qualitative research using portfolios in a preservice teacher education program. Our study involved participant observation of 26 portfolio review sessions, and open‐ended interviews with 13 student teachers and 13 cooperating teachers. We sought to understand how portfolios might contribute to the assessment and professional development of prospective teachers. We discuss potential benefits and identify several important practical issues that others might consider when introducing portfolio assessment into their own preparation programs.

School Board Membership Gender Issues and Women's Perspectives

Gender and its related variables affect school board and superintendent interrelationships.