Abstract
This case study seeks to address how COVID-19 has affected principals. We approach this study through the lens of Open Systems Theory (Katz & Kahn, 1978), as we attempt to understand how school leaders understand and act during a global pandemic. This research answers the following question: How has the role of a school principal changed since the onset of COVID-19? The data reveal two emerging themes: 1) principals taking on unique caretaker roles and 2) principals increasing their focus on a managerial approach to leadership. The findings support the evolution (and devolution) of leadership approaches that school principals go through during times of disruption and crisis.
Recommended Citation
Butcher, Christopher and McCardle, Todd
(2024)
"The Evolution of School Leadership in Times of Crisis,"
Journal of Excellence in College Teaching and Learning: Vol. 20, Article 4.
Available at:
https://encompass.eku.edu/kjectl/vol20/iss1/4
