Date of Award
Fall 2023
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Committee Chair
Tracie Swilley
Abstract
This qualitative study utilized one-on-one interviews to examine the lived experience of Black males who have successfully joined the teaching profession and moved into school administration. Their experiences shed light on factors that help attract African American males to the profession and continue to be educators. This study's research is based on Herzberg et al.'s (1959) motivation-hygiene theory. This theory addresses which factors impact job satisfaction and dissatisfaction. Participants in the study expressed that they are motivated by their desire to impact students and make a difference. They emphasized the importance of representation and shared that relationships with school and district staff influenced their decision to become educators and remain in the profession. Participants expressed that the current teaching demographics could be improved by providing quality support to educators, improving financial compensation, and developing leaders.
Recommended Citation
Thomas, Maurice, "Perspectives of African American Male School Administrators on the Recruitment and Retention of African American Male Teachers" (2023). Doctor of Education Dissertations. 167.
https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/education-dissertations/167
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