Do teachers need to be good role models? The author presents examples of teacher behavior and discusses the difference between being a role model and an authentic professional.

Research indicates the need for mentors and role models as women pursue careers beyond the family and home. Findings suggest that women's success in college and career depends upon what happened at home and what encouragement they have been given. Teachers and families must provide women with understanding, knowledge, encouragement, and support in…

A teacher reflects on a child of low achievement by school standards who had a talent for learning to live and a school janitor whose master curriculum was manifested in a faithful way of life. (SK)

Teaching children "knowing that" something is right or wrong is probably worthless. Meaningful values education--knowing how--is best done by example, by parents and educators conducting themselves morally. (SK)

Discusses the teacher as a health-care role model and identifies some specific examples of significant behaviors. (Author/RK)

Dr. Wagner discusses her childhood role models and her decision to enter educational administration. She gives advice to young women who are planning for leadership roles. This article is part of a theme issue on women and leadership. (SJL)

Article examines the difficulties associated with the transition of females following entry into professional roles usually occupied by males. (RW)

The single most important influence on her career has been her husband, says Stelle Feuers, president of Los Angeles City College. Dr. Feuers believes that women must learn to qualify themselves in jobs, the way men do. Part of a theme issue on women and leadership. (Editor/SJL)

The author notes that early sex stereotyping often prevents women from forming the aspirations and assertion skills necessary for occupational success. She describes how she escaped this conditioning and advanced herself by goal-setting and the help of role models. Part of a theme issue on women and leadership. (SJL)

Appellate Justice Klein describes her childhood and education, especially her independent attitudes and refusal to accept stereotyped sex roles. She urges women to seek political power, so that they need no longer beg to men for equal rights. This article is part of a theme issue on women and leadership. (SJL)

In her introduction to this theme issue on women and leadership, the author reviews evidence on the background characteristics and advancement patterns of women leaders. Childhood sports participation, parental support, role models, mentors, education, and the development of security and self-confidence are considered as requisites to leadership…

The author looks at the personal and institutional barriers to college reentry by mature women and describes a peer-group conference approach in which reentry college women and professionals contact and counsel other women in the community who might be considering such a life change. (SJL)