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Colvard  \nConcordia University Chicago  \nMary Zaharis  \nConcordia University Chicago  \nWomen in education are strongly represented in the classroom but are much less likely to become school district superintendents. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand how women who have been superintendents for at least 3 years experienced mentoring and role preparation as they worked to attain the position. A transcendental phenomenological research methodology amplified and highlighted the voices of interviewees. Prominent themes included the glass ceiling, family influence, career pathways, mentoring and sponsorship, representation, volition, and personality characteristics. The underrepresentation of women in the superintendency is not changing quickly enough and perpetuates gender inequality in educational systems.  \nKeywords: superintendent, women superintendents, female superintendents, representation, superintendent gender discrepancy, superintendent career pathway, superintendent mentoring, superintendent glass ceiling  \n32  \nEl  \nEducation Leadership Review of Doctoral Research, Volume 11, Fall 2023  \nSchool leaders significantly influence the quality of education in public schools, so it is imperative that an equitable representation of the most qualified candidates can access the superintendency, the top position in school district leadership (Miles Nash & Grogan, 2021; Wyland, 2016) . The role of the superintendent is pivotal in determining and implementing the vision and mission of an organization, as well as maintaining an organizational culture that supports high achievement for all (Allred et al., 2017) . Consequently, only the most prepared and exceptional educators should aspire to this position. As females make up over half of the teacher leaders in public schools, understanding how successful female superintendents experience mentoring and preparation for the position may inspire more women to consider pursuing the superintendency and reduce the significant gender disparity associated with the role (Fuller et al., 2018; Hill et al., 2020; Muñoz et al., 2018) .  \nResearch is consistent over several decades regarding the majority representation of females in both educational leadership and teaching roles (Wyland, 2016) . Women hold most teaching positions nationwide yet are much less likely to be superintendents (McCord & Finnan, 2019; National Center for Educational Statistics [NCES], 2012) . This disparity continues, despite the rising number of females enrolled in superintendent preparation programs and deliberate efforts to encourage women in the principalship or engaged in other applicable career paths to consider pursuing the district leadership role (Allred et al., 2017) . This trend is consistent when examining the representation of women in leadership roles. For example, female teachers are considerably less likely to enter school administration than similarly prepared and qualified male counterparts (Bryant et al., 2017; Connell et al., 2015; Miles, Nash, & Grogan, 2021) .  \nThere are many key elements that influence the pursuit and attainment of the superintendency. Preparation, personal volition, mentoring, and professional networks all contribute to the decision to pursue the role and to providing access to the position (DiCanio et al., 2016; Grossane & Tatum, 2019; Howard et al., 2017; Wyland, 2016) . Understanding gender differences in career pathways, professional opportunities, volition, mentoring, and superintendency hiring trends will inform systems and promote equitable access and preparation for district leadership (Hill et al., 2020) .  \nProblem Statement and Significance of the Study  \nThis study examined how female superintendents experienced mentoring and preparation for the role of school district leader. 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