A Skewed View of Women Leaders

Ethical Educator

Scenario: A well-respected high school principal recently was recruited away by another school district in need of an experienced administrator. He tells a former colleague over lunch a few months into the new role that most of the new district’s leadership team are women and that the dynamic and work-life balance are better than in the previous district. His male friend, eager to solicit advice about making a similar job move, responds with “This may sound sexist, but … ” and makes a disparaging remark about women. The promoted principal values his personal and professional relationship with his former co-worker and, although they are no longer colleagues, does not want a confrontation. What should he do?