Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

Publication Date

Spring 3-29-2024

Abstract

This study aims to explore the experiences of an African American Male leader in the Bureau of Indian Education. The focus of the study is to understand how I experienced inequitable workplace opportunities that may prohibit me from attaining and advancing into executive leadership roles. A qualitative Autoethnographic approach explores how my lived experiences may help the human resources division recruit and retain “Cultural Outsiders.” It denoted the career trajectory for an African American Male in the Bureau of Indian Education sector to capture the essence of their experiences navigating inequities along the leadership pipeline. To examine my experiences, adaptative leadership theory, and provide a multifaceted viewpoint of African American Males in the context of their identities concerning their leadership roles in the Bureau of Indian Education.

Keywords

Autoethnography, African American Male Leadership, “Cultural Outsider, ” Indian Preference, Bureau of Indian Education

Document Type

Dissertation

Language

English

Degree Name

Educational Leadership

Level of Degree

Doctoral

Department Name

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy

First Committee Member (Chair)

Dr. Trenia Walker

Second Committee Member

Dr. Patrick Lopez

Third Committee Member

Dr. Shawn Secatero

Fourth Committee Member

Dr. Colette Taylor

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