Levita Blorecia Grana

Saint Joseph Institute of Technology, Philippines

Title: Personality Traits Characterization: A Case of Selected School Leaders in Butuan City and Agusan Del Norte Divisions, Philippines

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Biography

Dr. Levita B. Grana is an academic leader, civil engineer, and environmental planner with extensive experience in higher education and local governance. She began her career as a faculty member and later served as Dean of the College of Engineering and Architecture at Saint Joseph Institute of Technology, Butuan City. She also held the position of Head of the City Housing and Development Office, and a Planning Officer at the Local Government of Butuan City, where she played a key role in development planning. She now serves as a faculty member of the Graduate School and holds the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Research, and Extension of the institution.

Abstract

This study investigates the personality traits of school leaders in Butuan City and Agusan del Norte using a personality test fit for the Filipino professionals called the Panukat ng Pagkataong Pilipino (PPP), a culturally grounded personality assessment tool developed to reflect Filipino values and traits. The instrument was administered at the Center for Test and Measurement in Butuan City as part of the requirements for the Human Dynamics course under the Doctor of Philosophy in Management Program at Saint Joseph Institute of Technology. Ethical protocols were strictly observed, particularly in safeguarding confidentiality, as only anonymized test results were provided to the researcher. The PPP measures 19 personality dimensions categorized into three major clusters: interpersonal relations, personal attributes, and intelligence-creativity. Guided by a descriptive-purposive research design, the study focused on school leaders, primarily principals and school heads who contributed substantial professional experience to their respective divisions of the Department of Education. Findings indicate that these leaders exhibit strong interpersonal qualities such as helpfulness and obedience, coupled with balanced personal attributes including humility and patience. Moreover, they demonstrate creativity and problem-solving skills supported by moderate levels of intelligence and risk-taking. Nonetheless, areas requiring further development were identified, particularly in social curiosity and sensitivity, which are essential for building stronger stakeholder relationships and fostering deeper community engagement. Overall, the study emphasizes the value of standardized personality assessments in providing insights into the behavioral tendencies of educational leaders. Recognizing and developing personality traits is critical in enhancing leadership effectiveness, fostering inclusivity, and cultivating adaptive school environments. By deepening self-awareness and strengthening desirable traits, school leaders are better positioned to nurture positive school climates and advance the holistic growth of the learning communities.