Lived Experience of New School Administrators: Sociological, Socio-Religious, and Philosophical Insights from Public Elementary Schools in Biñan City

This study explored the lived experiences of new school administrators in public elementary schools within the City Schools Division of Biñan City, situating their leadership within sociological, socio-religious, and philosophical contexts of Philippine public education. It sought to describe how novice principals transitioned from classroom teaching to school leadership, navigating challenges and coping strategies while integrating values formation, perspectives from religious education, and co