INVESTIGATING SCHOOL LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF THE NATIONAL CHRISTIAN LIFE COLLEGE – MARANATHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SCHOOL SYSTEM

This research aimed to investigate school leadership strategies of school administrators the National Cristian Life College - Maranatha Christian Academy (NCLC-MCA) School System with particular focus on enrollment pattern, teacher morale, institutionalization, and organizational efficiency. Based on the Servant Leadership Theory, Instructional Leadership Theory, Transformational Leadership Theory, Resource Dependency Theory, and OutcomesBased Leadership Theory, the study delved into the leadership in the development of school culture, management of school operations, and the professional development of faculty members. The study utilized both quantitative and qualitative research methods, survey questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis were used to gather data from 145 participants including school administrators and teachers from nine campuses. The research focuses on the leadership practices in relation to teacher commitment, teacher turnover, and organizational performance in order to determine the effective practices that promote quality education and organizational climate. Findings revealed that leadership practices are crucial in preserving academic success and operational stability, which are the key goals of the National Cristian Life College - Maranatha Christian Academy (NCLC-MCA) school system's governance structures. Instructional "lead" behaviors that were professional, ethical, communicative, and participatory improved teacher morale and self-efficacy, which in turn, improved student academic results. An organizational culture that values active collaboration was also successfully inspired by servant and transformational leadership styles. The study also pointed out that operational limitations and the lack of proactive tuition-driven institutional effectiveness are important factors that determine long-term institutional effectiveness based on data-driven and goal-oriented choices. The institution's resilience and adaptability were also significantly impacted by the leaders' capacity to include stakeholders, control risk, and encourage innovative ideas and methods.