GCU Call for Rural Elementary Principals to Participate in Research Study

October 30, 2024

Hello. I am a doctoral learner under the direction of Professor Tara Chavez in the College of Doctoral Studies at Grand Canyon University. My name is Brenda Marie Mabey. I am conducting a research study to explore how novice elementary rural school principals describe using situational leadership to address rural school leadership challenges.

INCLUSION - I am recruiting individuals that meet these criteria:

You are an elementary school principal in Arizona in a rural school.
You have no more than three years of experience as a rural school principal.
You have access to technology allowing you to use Zoom.

EXCLUSION - You cannot be in this study if:

You are not a school principal in a rural school.
You have more than three years of experience as a rural school principal.
You do not have access to technology allowing you to use Zoom.
You do not reside in Arizona.

The ACTIVITIES for this research project will include:

You will participate in an interview and a be asked to participate in the focus group. The screening questionnaire is for all participants to ensure you qualify to participate. Here are the time commitments for each activity:

Interview via Zoom (30 – 45 minutes) audio recorded.
Focus Group via Zoom (60 – 90 minutes) audio recorded.

Your participation in this study is voluntary. All data in this study will be protected by securing it in either a fireproof locked safe or password-protected computer saved in a password-protected cloud account. Items such as field notes that are not digital will be stored in the safe.

If you have questions about this study or are interested in participating, please contact me at bmabey@my.gcu.edu or my cell phone via text or call at (928) 221-4344 for more information and next steps.

Thank you!
Brenda M. Mabey