This qualitative, phenomenological study aimed to explore how teachers perceive the influence of experienced principals who are new to a school, specifically as it relates to how their actions and behaviors impact a school's culture. Kouzes and Posner's Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership were used to create the interview questions and analyze the data. The data gathered in the study helps improve the leadership capacity of school leaders in crafting or updating educational administration curricula and professional growth courses for principals, as well as in planning for principal retention and succession. Ten certified kindergarten through sixth-grade teachers from two suburban public elementary school sites in Arizona were individually interviewed for the study. Both school sites were under the leadership of an experienced principal who became the school's principal in the 2022-2023 school year. All participants interviewed had been teaching at their site for at least four school years, including the 2023-2024 school year. Research Question 1 addressed how teachers perceive their principal's actions and behaviors in modeling personal values and developing and implementing shared values. The following themes emerged: seeing teachers as professionals, communicating effectively, and focusing on relationships. Research Question 2 explored how teachers perceive their principal's actions and behaviors in developing and supporting a shared vision. The emerging themes were clarifying the vision, supporting the vision, and facilitating a collaborative culture. Research Question 3 addressed teachers' perceptions of how the actions and behaviors of their principal in cultivating a culture of continuous improvement. The emerging themes were enabling teacher voice, focusing on feedback, and supporting change efforts. Research Question 4 examined how teachers perceive their principals' actions and behaviors in fostering self-efficacy and collective efficacy through collaboration. The emerging themes were protecting time, supporting individuals, and facilitating collaborative processes. Research Question 5 addressed how teachers perceive their principal's actions and behaviors in celebrating and recognizing school-wide and individual progress and success. The emerging themes were facilitating a culture of gratitude, providing systems for recognition, and engaging in personal interactions. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]