Liderazgo gerencial en organizaciones educativas desde la percepcion de los directivos en las escuelas de Villa Altagracia. República Dominicana.

The objective of this research is to generate a theoretical construct on managerial leadership in educational organizations in Villa Altagracia, Dominican Republic, based on the perceptions of their managers. It is framed within an interpretive paradigm, adopting a qualitative approach and using the phenomenological method to delve into the experiences of school leaders. The methodology applied includes semi-structured interviews and focused testimonies, which are analyzed through thematic coding and phenomenological reduction processes. The main findings reveal that managers integrate ethical, pedagogical, and affective elements into their practice, adapting transformational, situational, and distributed leadership styles appropriate to the local context. The limitations and challenges identified become drivers of innovation and continuous improvement. It is concluded that managerial leadership must be understood in a contextualized manner, emphasizing active listening and the integration of practical knowledge to promote transformative, inclusive, and humane school management.