This study was born out of a passion for helping struggling schools become places where children learn and thrive. Despite many efforts at reform, many American schools struggle, especially in Louisiana. Students who make up the populations of schools labeled as Title I, tend to score lower and perform more poorly than students in non-Title I…

The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of leadership styles on teacher retention, specifically in priority schools. The literature review revealed some existing research on the correlation of principal styles and teacher job satisfaction, student achievement, and teacher burnout, however; minimal research was found to support the…

After completing my Master of Arts in Adult Education and Training in 2009, I decided to pursue my Doctor of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. The objective of obtaining my Doctor of Business Administration was a major step toward fulfilling my long-term career goal to teach at the collegiate level. This case study presents…