Mary G. Hicks

Date of Award

5-2024

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Department

Education

First Advisor

Denise Knight, Ed.D.

Second Advisor

Reenay Rogers, Ed.D.

Third Advisor

Gunnar Cazers, Ph.D.

Abstract

nationwide teacher shortage has been a problem in our country for many years. Teacher vacancies continue to be plentiful, but enrollment in teacher preparatory programs continues to decline. The study aimed to investigate low teacher retention in rural Alabama schools. Through the lens of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, this study examined teacher perception of job satisfaction and how working conditions and demographic details impacted teachers' intention to remain in the field of education. This quantitative study was completed in three rural North Central Alabama school districts. The data revealed the school administrator's critical impact on her building, the importance of schools having the resources teachers need to do their jobs effectively, and maintaining a solid culture are paramount to keeping teachers in the profession. District and state leaders must continue to care for the principals in their local schools because without the principal caring for the teachers, the culture, and providing resources to do the job, teachers do not stay.

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