Doctoral Dissertations
Submissions from 2019
The Effects of a Systematic Tier 2 Intervention on Kindergartners' Dibels Benchmarks, Richard Kyle Abernathy
Gifted Education: A Multi-Case Study on the Identification Process of Historically Underrepresented Students in Gifted Programs in North Carolina, Michael David Acosta
A Phenomenological Study of the Experiences of Elementary Title I Teachers' Use of Digital Technology in the Classroom, Rebecca S. Acosta
Analyzing Millennial Student Perceptions of Spiritual Development while Attending Religious Colleges in the United States, Gregory Thomas Adams
Undergraduate Admissions Decisions of Selective Institutions: The Impact of Social Media Information, Ashley Renea Allison
Prekindergarten Teachers' Experiences Using Journals to Reflect on Video Recordings of Their Classroom Instruction: A Phenomenological Investigation, Katherine Orpilla Alvarado-Mirarchi
Using a Student Success Course and Transferred Credit Hours to Predict Student's Likelihood to Retain in Online Higher Education, Bailey Patricia Anderson
Self-Efficacy and Job-Related Tasks: Special Educators Who Teach Students with Emotional Disorder, Cheryl J. Andrews
The Effects of a Resilience Program on Social Skills, Bullying, and Victimization Among Students in Grades Three Through Six, Brian James Bain
A Content Analysis of Disability Due Process Cases in Missouri From 2008-2018, Monica Erica Barnes
A Case Study Examing Student-Athletes Returning to the Classroom After Suffering a Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Sheila Jackson Benton
Implementation of Read to Be Ready Instructional Practices: A Case Study, Jessica Danielle Bigham
The Impact of Co-Teaching on Mathematics Achievement of Middle School General Education Students, Jarrod Bingham
A Comparative Analysis of Teacher Self-efficacy Score of Online Business Faculty Based on Educational Background, Michaelia Renee Black
Comparing the Causal Implications of Clinical Unit Placements on Senior Bachelor of Science in Nursing Students' Cognitive Decision-Making Processes, Shelley Layne Blackwood
Psychometric Analysis of the Medical Terminology 350 Final Test Using Item Analysis and KR20, Kristen Nicole Bowers
Mindfulness Meditation and Self-Regulation on Smartphone Application by Educators: A Qualitative Case Study, Jason Boyle
Why Stay? Retaining Veteran Teachers in Predominantly Minority, Low-income, Rural Schools: A Phenomenological Study, Veronica Keyosha Bradley
A Phenomenological Investigation into the Self-Efficacy of Special Education Team Teachers with Regard to their Mathematics Content Knowledge, Reginald Brown
Profiles of a Non-Profit Statewide College Women's Leadership Training Program's Effectiveness, Wendy Grey Huckabee Broyles
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of Persistence among National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Student Athletes, Carlton Hartsell Bryan Jr
The Relationship between Student Assessment, Teacher Evaluation, and Teacher Climate, Cheryl Dayan Owens Buchanan
How to Improve Test Scores on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Lavinia Sonia Mikaela Callahan
A Comparative Study of Teacher Efficacy in Charter and Traditional Public Schools, Sara Capwell
The Effectiveness of Inquiry and Computer Based Learning in Remediation of Science Students, Kelli Caras
A Phenomenological Examination of Teaching "Bubble Students" from the Perspective of Rural General Education Teachers in South-Central Virginia, Wanda Price Carter
The Influence of Successful Completion of a Spanish Course on Middle School Students’ Reading Comprehension, Jason Ray Cheek
The Impact of the Success for All Classroom Model on School Climate and Teacher Satisfaction, Amy Lynn Chesnut
The Voice of School-Based Volunteer Mentors: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Michael David Choby
Family Achievement Guilt as Experienced by First-Generation College Students: A Phenomenology, Melissa C. Cloyd
The Relationship Between Teacher Self-efficacy and the Quantity of Office Discipline Referrals They Write, Brian Patrick Conary
Reducing High School Dropout: An Instrumental Case Study of Successful High School Dropout Prevention, Sasha Davila Crocker
Causal-Comparative Study of Reading Self-Efficacy of Senior High School Students Based on English Course Placement, Carrie Marie Deel
Comparing the College Persistence of Dual-Enrolled 11th and 12th Grade High School Students Based on Gender and Mode of Course Delivery, Joseph Lawrence Depenhart
The Relationship Between Alternative Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher Licensure Requirements and CTE Teacher Shortage, Britton H. Devier
A Correlational Study of the Demographic and Job Factors Related to Job Satisfaction and Burnout Among School Psychologists, Carla Donahue
The Relationship Between English Learners’ English Language Proficiency and High Stakes Assessments in Virginia, Jannette DuHart
Case Study of High School Math and Science Teachers' Beliefs about Using Writing to Learn and Their Beliefs about Themselves as Writing-to-Learn Practitioners, Virginia Elizabeth Dunker
A Causal-Comparative Study of the Effect of Cultural Identity and Gender on Emotional Intelligence Levels of Christian College Students, M Teresa Dustman
The Influence of Homeschooling on the Lives of College Graduates: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Jennifer Rose Elliott
Undergraduate Education Students' Experiences in Online Cooperative Learning Activities: An Embedded Single-Case Study, Jennifer Lynette Ervin
A Comparative Study of Special Education Teachers’ Inclusion Perceptions: The Role of Certification Routes, Dannette Taylor Estes
An Examination into the Attitudes of Girls towards Physical Activity and Performance in Aerobic Capacity, Cynthia Dawn Fairey
In-season and Out-of-season Academic Performance of Secondary School Student-athletes, Toney L. Farr Jr
Elementary Teachers' and Administrators' Perceptions of Teacher Motivation, Jody Mac Foreman
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of the Experiences of African American Male High School Sophomores Who Are Struggling Readers, Nechellar Franklin
A Case Study Of Elementary Education In Burkina Faso: What's Working, What Isn't, and Why it Matters, Georgia Gerard-Reed
The Role of Band for Former Military-Connected Students When Transitioning Schools: A Phenomenological Study, Beverly Purifoy Goehring
The Transition from Classroom Teacher to Instructional Coach: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Karin Elizabeth Graham
Factors that Contribute to the Retention of Principals in High-Poverty School Districts: A Multiple Case Study, Rosalyn Graham
Local Case Management Teams: A Case Study of a Whole Approach to Ninth Grade Intervention for Students at Risk for High School Dropout, Jessica Anne Grant
A Case Study of Home Visits Conducted by Kindergarten Teachers in a Low-income Elementary School, Sheena Brannock Green
A Multiple Case Study on Fifth-Grade Teachers' Perceptions of Scripted Reading Programs' Impact on Reading Comprehension, Antonio Tyrone Hairston
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study on the Experiences of Christian School Teachers Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Gale Dionne Hall
The Differences in Mathematics Self-Efficacy Scores Between Military Dependent Students and General Population Students, Jeffrey Thomas Harris
Foster Youth Transitioning to Independent Living and Higher Education: A Phenomenological Study, Janet P. Harrison
The Effect of Professional Development on Teacher Knowledge of Concussions and Classroom Support of Concussed Students, Susan Teeter Hawkins
In the Shadows of Autism: A Collective Case Study on Life with a Sibling with Autism in a Military Family, Jennifer M. Henderson-Rudling
A Phenomenological Study of the Shared Experiences of Former Developmental-Math Students Who Have Successfully Completed a College-Level Math Course, Karen Park Herman
The Powers that Be: A Phenomenological Study of College Students' Impressions of the Bias in Religious Narratives in History Textbooks, Sarah Irene Herrero
Transformational Leadership Behaviors in Christian School Athletic Administrators and its Correlation with Coach Efficacy, Christopher David Hobbs
The Utilization of Music to Teach Phonics in Kindergarten: A Multiple Case Study, Cherie D. Hocanson
Self-efficacy among Special Education Teachers Who Teach Students Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pamella Tracy Hosley
The Effects of NILD Educational Therapy on Reading Achievement, Brenda Louise Hout
A Phenomenological Study of What Motivates Secondary Students to Enroll in Virtual Academies, Jan Michelle Huffman
Teachers’ Self-Perceived Attitudes and Self-Efficacy of Instructing English Learners in Middle Tennessee, Angela Hughes
Academic Remediation: A Qualitative Case Study of High School Tier 2 Programs, Tamantha Champion Hurt
An Examination of the Relationship between Academic Entitlement and Education Financing among Undergraduate Students, Nicola Ifill-Fraser
American Expatriates' Experiences of Stress and Burnout while Teaching in International Schools within Southeast Asia: A Phenomenological Study, Sandra N. Jackson
How Participation In The Arts Impacts Learning Comprehension For High School Students During Stem Coursework At Two High Schools In Southwest Florida: A Case Study, Tiffany Lynn Jennings
The Transformational Leadership Practices of a College President: A Case Study of Dr. James L. Doti, Adejoke Katherine Kassim
A Multiple Case Study Investigating Utah School District Approaches to Beginning Teacher Retention, Katie Melinda Kimber
Effects of Primary Grade Literacy Field Experiences on Preservice Teachers' Self-Efficacy: A Causal-Comparative Study, Lauren E. Kirk
Attitudes and Perceptions of Concealed Carry on Campus: A Case Study of Students, Staff, and Faculty at Liberty University, Jeremiah Todd Koester
Differences in Engagement of Online Doctoral Students Based on Gender and Race, James E. Kuczero
Character Identification and Mindset: An Experimental Design Using Disney's Finding Nemo, Ashlee Kirby Lakin
How Virtual Administrator Behaviors Impact Instruction: A Case Study, Tamra Lanning
Science Vocabulary Acquisition: A Nonequivalent Control-Group Examination of Vodcasts and Fifth Grade Students, Debra Bailey Lester
Impact of Flexible Seating on First Grade Reading Progression, Stephana M. Logue
The Relationship between Physical Fitness Factors and Academic Skills among Officer Aircrew, Michael Lopez
The Quality of Transdisciplinary Team Assessment Practices for Mobile Technology as Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Laura Jeanne Mansfield
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of the Experiences of High School Students Engaged in an Established 1:1 Technology Program, Kevin Michael Mathes
Differences in Career Engagement Scores among Mid-Atlantic High School Seniors within Career Readiness Programs of Study, Glenn R. Mathias III
Exploring the Reflective Experiences of Disadvantaged Children in 4-H: A Phenomenological Study, Cherise Marcella Mbaye
A Correlational Study on Components of Hybrid Course Delivery and Student Success in Introductory Statistics, Gail Moore McGowan
The Relationship between Teacher Experience and Teacher Attitude toward Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Keisha M. McHargue
The Impact of a Felon's Overall Well-Being on Education, Employment, and Recidivism, Shandrika S. McNair-Williams
A Phenomenological Exploration of Early Childhood Educators' Perseverance Experience, Alison Lee Mellott
Comparing Security Self-Efficacy Amongst College Freshmen and Senior, Female and Male Cybersecurity Students, Lane H. Melton
The Voice of Latinas Persisting in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: A Phenomenological Study, Patricia Meulemans
Elementary Pre-Service Teacher Preparedness in Literacy and Mathematics as it Relates to Anxiety and Self-Efficacy, Lamarcia J. Miller
A Comparison of Eighth Grade General Education Students’ ELA Scores in Co-teaching and Regular Classrooms, Deborah Cecilia Mitchell
Launching Dreams: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Describing What It Means to Be an Underrepresented Student in a Collegiate Aviation Program, James P. Molloy
Teacher Attitudes Toward Technology Integration in a One-to-One Mobile Device Middle-School Classroom, Gary L. Mosley
Oral Reading Fluency Scores as an Indicator of Reading Comprehension in Title I Schools, Carrie Barr Mott
A Grounded Theory Study of the Ideal Components of an Orientation for a Distance Education Doctor of Education Program, Kristy Ann Motte
