Doctoral Dissertations
Submissions from 2026
A Phenomenological Study of the Perspectives of Transition Planning for High School Special Educators, Keva A. Adams
Voices From the Pacific: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of Paraprofessionals’ Experiences Using AAC Devices to Support Students With Autism in the Northern Mariana Islands, Edieson Louie Bastareche Aguirre
Social Networking Influences in the Challenges of West African Immigrant College Students In Kentucky – A Hermeneutical Qualitative Study, Martin Chukwusolum Akwari
Secondary Science Teachers’ Perceptions of Digital Simulations: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Marie-Romie Alexis
The Lived Experiences of Community College Faculty Working with Students with Cross-Categorical Disabilities: A Phenomenological Study, Michelle Rosalie Amenta
A Correlational Study of Principal Self-Efficacy When Compared to Levels of Work Locus of Control and Perceived Autonomy Support, Christene Michelle Anderson
A Qualitative Case Study: Learning, Teaching, and Using Social-Emotional Skills in a Post-COVID Era, Camille Louise Andrews
The Suite Sixteen: A Hermeneutical Phenomenological Exploration of Underfunded Student Services & Programs at 1890 HBCU Land-Grant Institutions, Eloise Andrews-Lott
Student Anxiety and Lassitude in a Foreign Language Learning Classroom: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study, McGraham Anyanwu
A Qualitative Case Study Exploration of Secondary Educators' Implementation of Multicultural Education in a Public School District, Chiquita Apollos
The Lived Experiences of Secondary Teachers in Supporting Literacy Growth Among Students in Secondary School: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Emanuel Arboleda
A Predictive Correlational Study of User Acceptance of Electronic Medical Record Systems in Nursing Higher Educational Institutions, Clara Awosika
Teachers’ and Parents’ Perception of the Impacts of Social Skills Education Among Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Marian Baffoe Bonnie
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Phenomenological Study, Paul Bagsby IV
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study on the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Instructional Practice, Jan David Bagwell
Lived Experiences of Faculty Working in Recently Consolidated Public Secondary Schools in Rural Southeastern United States of America: A Phenomenological Study, Mary Elizabeth Baker Vick
Faith-Informed Instruction in Secondary Mathematics: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod Teachers, Jonathan Balsman
Training in the 21st Century: A Transcendental Phenomenological Exploration of the Experiences of Virtual Reality Integration For Training Industrial Vocations, Christina M. Bardine
Understanding the Lived Experiences of Autistic Students as They Navigate Nutrition in Higher Education: A Hermeneutic Study, Amanda Beeman
Elementary Special Educators’ Intentions Regarding the Utilization of High-Tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices in the Classroom: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Macall Brown Benton
A Phenomenology Exploring the Perceived Influence of Students’ Disability Disclosure on Faculty's Practices, Shannon M. Bernick
Marching Beyond the Music: The Lived Experiences of High School Band Alumni and their Skill Development Toward Productive Citizenship – A Phenomenological Study, Chanda M. Bethea
Marching Beyond the Music: The Lived Experiences of High School Band Alumni and their Skill Development Toward Productive Citizenship – A Phenomenological Study, Chanda Michelle Bethea
The Lived Experiences of Special Education Teachers’ Longevity in Their Field: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Terri Michele Blauvelt
Biting Hurts: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of Childcare Stakeholders’ Experience When Toddlers Bite in North Texas, Sarah Elizabeth Borszich
Empathetic Administration: Leveraging Phenomenological Insights to Enhance Student Mental Health Support in Higher Education, Arlissia Lenton Bradley
Career and Technical Education Faculty Members' Attitudes Toward Assessment: A Case Study, Cecelia R. Brewer
Examining the Predictive Relationship Between Collective Trust and Teacher Self-Efficacy Among Special Education Teachers: A Quantitative Study, Jason J. Britt
A Qualitative Intrinsic Case Study of How School Staff Members are Using Collaborative Efforts to Mitigate the Preschool-to-Prison Pipeline, April Y. Brown
Arete in Education: A Phenomenology on Virtue Cultivation in Classical Christian Schools, Jeffrey D. Brown
The Faculty Advisor's Role in Student Retention and Success: A Case Study From the Student Perspective, Alice Lorraine Buchanan
Exploring Missouri Teachers’ Experiences Regarding RTI Support Teams Before a Special Education Referral: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Malinka L. Buchanan
Leadership Team Responses to Sudden Newcomer Enrollment: A Multi-Site Case Study, Nicole D. Burrell
A Phenomenological Study of Principals Leading Learning Recovery, Charlene Catherine Burroughs
Exploring the Lived Experiences of Public High School Female Principals: A Phenomenological Study on Their Career Paths, Yuxin Carcamo
A Case Study Examining Why Students Succeed When Exposed to Peer Tutors, Van E. Carpenter
The Lived Experiences of U.S. Army Leaders Transitioning to Civilian Educational Leadership Roles: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Emily M. Cassner
Native and Non-Native American Teacher Attitudes Towards Inclusive Special Education Based on Role: A Quantitative, Causal-Comparative Study, Angela Silver Caudle
The Influence of Burnout and High Teacher Turnover on Student Performance in a Kansas County School System: A Case Study, Matthew J. Chambless
A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study Exploring Inclusion of Latinos in Higher Education in Bilingual Programs, Carmem Charette
The Lived Experiences of Remote, Part-Time Faculty Members With Transformational Leadership: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study at a Private Christian College in Appalachia, Edward Christian L. Chicko
Unmasking Unity: A Grounded Theory Study of Holistic Executive Functioning Intervention Development by Support Personnel for Twice-Exceptional High School Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a Rural Residential School Setting, Christopher R. Chouiniere
Black Women Special Educators and Burnout: A Phenomenological Study, Whitney Patrice Collins
Utilizing School-Based Extracurricular Activities: An Embedded Single Case Study on How an Urban School District Combats Community Violence, Justin Errol Conyers
Cross-Gender Teaching Dynamics in Single-Gender Schools: A Case Study on School Leaders’ Perspectives on Gendered Teaching Practices, Support, and School Culture, Kelsie R. Copeman
A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of a Principal’s Instructional Leadership: Cultivating and Increasing Meaningful Teacher Collaboration, Allen Cleon Craine Jr.
A Phenomenological Study of the Faith-Based Advocacy Experiences of Leaders of Christian Academic Libraries, Melanie Lewis Croft
Predicting Fourth-Grade Mathematics Performance: Disability Status and UDL-Aligned Pedagogy in Inclusive Elementary Classrooms, Shannon W. Davis
Examining the Influence of High School Work-Based Learning Experiences on Post-Secondary Employment for Adults with Disabilities: A Case Study, Sarah DenHartog
The Lived Experiences of Nontraditional Students and the Innovative Strategies Higher Education Leaders Can Implement to Support Their Success: A Phenomenological Study, Fernando Jose De Oliveira Castro
Examining High School Special Education Teachers’ Experience Implementing Social-Emotional Curriculum in Public Schools: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Trisha Rae Dorsey
A Causal-Comparative Study on the Difference Between Elementary, Middle, and High School Special Education Teachers’ Emotional Exhaustion Based on Years of Experience, Stacey Spruill Earp
Predicting Mathematical Performance Based on Math Self-Efficacy and Anxiety Among Dual-Enrolled High School Students: A Quantitative Predictive-Correlational Study, Matthew Laurence Elwer
Exploring the Lived Experiences of Teachers at a Charter Classical School in Central Texas with a Ban on Student Personal Smart Devices: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Choueang Khantiya Etheridge
Teachers' Lived Experiences Supporting Students' Executive Functioning Skills: A Phenomenology, Mary Clare Fallon Beamer
Dual Enrollment Pathways for High School Students: A Qualitative Case Study Exploring Perceptions of Students and Teachers Participating in a Dual Enrollment Pathway in Mercer County, WV, Danielle Nicole Farmer
Infusing Indigenous Knowledge into Eurocentric Educational Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Hermeneutical Phenomenology, Assane Ba Faye
Self-Efficacy Traits of First Year Corequisite Math Students: A Phenomenological Study, Johnny Reed Fleming
Associate Degree Nursing Students’ Lived Experiences with Simulation: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study, Jamie O'Connor Florez
Artificial Intelligence Use in Educator Pedagogy in Higher Education Institutes: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Rebecca L. Fuller
Instructional Decision Making of a Christian School: A Case Study, Matthew Preston Garris
Educational Leaders’ Lived Experiences With Multi-Behavioral Interventions in Student Mental Health: A Phenomenological Study, Jo Ann B Geary
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of College Student Motivations for Learning While Overcoming Addiction: Building University Recovery Capital, Jason James Gemme
Self-Care Professional Development on Preschool Teachers’ Mindful Self-Care and Burnout: A Quantitative Research Study, Tiffany Gibby
Exploring the Modality Delivery Experiences of K-12 Teachers in Instructional Practice Professional Development: A Transcendental Phenomenology Study, Nayonda T. Gibson
Teacher-Student Relationships in Maryland Community Schools: An Embedded Multiple-Case Study, Michele Lyn Gill
The Lived Experiences of Special Education Teachers Regarding the Influence of Transformational Leadership: A Phenomenological Study, Jaleesa Glover
High School Teachers’ Experiences Fostering Empathy at a Florida Charter School: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Angela Lynn Green
A Correlational Study of Work-Related Factors on Private School Teachers’ Stress and Anxiety, Anna E. Guilliams
An Investigation Into Bridging the Rural Stem Gap With Multimedia Learning Principles: A Phenomenological Study, Joseph W. Halko
A Predictive Correlational Study of the Accuracy of Facial Action Units and Heart Rate Variability to Predict Sustained Attention in Kindergarten, First-, and Second-Grade Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Carrie Michelle Harmer
Investigating Nursing Instructors’ Perceptions of Students’ Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment After Attending a Flipped Pathophysiology Course, Ashley L. Harmon
A Causal-Comparative Study of the Differences Existing Between Elementary, Middle, and High School Faculty and Staff Members Perceptions of Their Mtss/Rti Skills, Vanessa F. Harriman
Fostering Innovative Leadership: A Case Study of Academic Leaders’ Role in Integrating AI Technologies in Higher Education, Dorian RyLeigh Harris
A Causal-Comparative Study of Music Teacher Efficacy in Elementary Grade-Level Music Inclusive Classrooms Based on Special Education Training, Stanley N. Harris III
The Impact of Transformational Leadership Tenets on the Soft Skills and Self-Efficacy of Individuals from a Performing Arts Program: A Phenomenological Study, Carissa Hawksworth
Championing Success: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study on Higher Education Leadership’s Role in Supporting Women of Color, Inez Annette Hayes
A Qualitative Case Study on How Educators Are Motivated To Mitigate Tension in Special Education Between Schools v. Courts, William Joseph Head
The Lived Experiences of Secondary Algebra Teachers Working with Students with Math Anxiety: A Phenomenological Study, Chanly Kong Henderson
The Exploration of Parental Involvement on Student Academic Achievement from the Perspective of the Educator: A Phenomenological Study, Kwame Vladamir Hennagan
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Exploring Teacher Retention Through the Lens of the Four Capital Theory, Mary Ruth Callaway Hertweck
