Abstract
We explore pedagogical moments reflecting the social justice inspired servant-leadership of Dr. Elam in her journey as a public intellectual. Using auto/biographical methods we examine critical moments in her work across contexts: conducting diversity workshops, providing professional development for principals and teachers, and leading district and regional interventions in response to court orders to racially desegregate. We focus her leadership through the lens of critical pedagogy. In the journey of Elam we find an expression of critical social justice leadership that is inspired and empowered by the values of public service, spirituality, and humanitarianism. This auto/biography contributes to our knowledge of educational leadership practiced by Black female educators.
| Original language | American English |
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| Journal | Vitae Scholasticae |
| Volume | 28 |
| State | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- Narrative Inquiry
- Critical Pedagogy
Disciplines
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Curriculum and Social Inquiry
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Race, Ethnicity and Post-Colonial Studies
- Teacher Education and Professional Development