Secondary Trauma Among K-12 Educators in Urban School Districts
Date of Award
Summer 2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Committee Chair
Bora Pajo
Committee Member
Donis Toler
Committee Member
John Suozzi
Abstract
This study explores how 20 educators from Central Ohio navigate the repercussions of secondary trauma stemming from their students' experiences and its impact on both their personal and professional lives. Participants, including 17 teachers and three school administrators, engaged in semi-structured qualitative Zoom interviews exploring their encounters with trauma, existing support systems, and aspirations for system improvements. The findings underscore educators' call for more structured support within their school environments and increased involvement and backing from school districts, particularly concerning mental health initiatives. This research sheds light on the challenges educators face in balancing student needs and personal well-being amid continuous exposure to trauma, emphasizing the importance of further studies across diverse educator populations and school districts.
Recommended Citation
Dean, Angelic N., "Secondary Trauma Among K-12 Educators in Urban School Districts" (2024). All Doctoral Student Dissertations. 182.
https://fuse.franklin.edu/docpub/182