BECOMING: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL EXPLORATION OF THE LIVED EXPERIENCES SHAPING EDUCATIONAL LEADERS

This study examined the lived experiences of educational leaders in the Don Marcelino District, Schools Division of Davao Occidental in their leadership journey. Using a qualitative phenomenological design, the study involved six purposively selected school leaders. In-depth interviews were used to collect data to explore the personal, contextual, organizational and turning-point experiences that shaped their leadership development. The theoretical analysis identified four broad themes: (1) lead