DAVID BOWIE U. MONTALES, MAEd , LPT
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56738/issn29603986.geo2024.5.89
Philippine Women’s University
ORCID: https://orcid.org/ 0009-0000-1040-8323
Judge Feliciano Belmonte Sr. High School
School Division Office of Quezon City
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the influence of a school principal’s leadership disposition on the overall school environment. Through thematic analysis of responses from participants, the study identifies key themes related to leadership impact on decision-making, stakeholder engagement and collaboration, impact on environment and results, motivation and productivity, and accountability and responsibility. The findings reveal a strong correlation between the principal’s leadership style and various aspects of the school environment, highlighting the critical role of effective leadership in shaping organizational culture and driving positive outcomes. The results underscore the importance of fostering transparent communication, cultivating stakeholder collaboration, and promoting ethical conduct and accountability. By aligning leadership practices with these key principles, principals can create a supportive and collaborative environment conducive to student success and organizational effectiveness. This study contributes to the literature on educational leadership by providing insights into how leadership disposition influences the overall school environment.
Keywords: Leadership disposition, school environment, stakeholder engagement,decision-making, accountability
Bionote:
David Bowie U. Montales is the Assistant School Principal II at Judge Feliciano Belmonte Sr. High School in Quezon City. He has presented research on enhancing Grade 8 students’ performance in factoring polynomials through independent guided materials and problem-solving maps at various international symposiums, including the TOCFE International Symposium in Florida (2022) and multiple research summits in Manila (2021). His research has been published in the GEO Academic Journal, focusing on the effectiveness of problem-solving maps in education.