Date of Award

2026

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Department

Education

First Advisor/Committee Member

Julie Antilla

Second Advisor/Committee Member

Grace Seo

Third Advisor/Committee Member

David Denton

Keywords

Technology integration, Full Range Leadership Model (FRLM), WSTP Framework, Leadership styles

Abstract

Emerging technologies have a profound influence on contemporary schools. School leaders, such as principals, grapple with balancing and leveraging these transformations through various leadership styles. A review of the literature revealed an absence of consistent quantitative data on how principal’s leadership styles impact technology integration, as well as limited understanding within qualitative studies on teachers’ experiences with leadership in this phenomenon. Drawing on transformational leadership theory and organizational theory, this mixed-method study examined the impact of school leadership styles on teachers’ attitudes and abilities toward technology integration in K-12 education, aligning with the Full-Range Leadership Model (FRLM) and the Will, Skill, Tool, and Pedagogy (WSTP) framework. The study analyzed the relationships between principals’ FRLM leadership styles and technology integration indicators from the WSTP framework. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected from teachers through surveys and interviews. The findings highlight the critical role of principals’ leadership in supporting teachers effective technology integration in K-12 schools, ultimately enhancing student learning outcomes.

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