The Journal of Organizational and Educational Leadership is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal published by the School of Education at Gardner-Webb University. Focused on K-12 education and educators as well as senior leaders responsible for organizational learning, JOEL publishes empirical and conceptual studies, including original research and evaluation studies, and informed opinion in and about organizational and educational practice.
Current Issue: Volume 12, Issue 1 (2026)
Articles
Leadership in Context: Examining School District Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors to Predict Superintendent Salary
Samuel F. Fancera, Lorena Valer, and Ashley Mungiello
From Tasks to Transformation: How Coherently Sequenced Practicum Experiences Develop Collaborative Instructional Leaders
Daryl Ann Borel and Thomas Harvey
The Gender Gap: Exploring Superintendents’ Perceptions and Experiences in Iowa
Jillian Dotson and Matt Townsley
Becoming: Adult Learners in Graduate Education and the Pursuit of a Meaningful Life
Tara Shollenberger
Reclaiming Instructional Leadership: Using Evidence-Based Tools and Conversations to Change Classroom Practice
Lyndsay Britt and Matthew Militello
