Doctoral Dissertations
Submissions from 2019
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 Phenomenological Hermeneutic Study of the Lived Experiences of Spanish Elementary Dual Immersion Principals, Osvaldo Garcia
A Case Study Of Elementary Education In Burkina Faso: What's Working, What Isn't, and Why it Matters, Georgia Gerard-Reed
A Qualitative Study on Urban Middle School Teachers' Perspective of Social and Emotional Learning as Formed through Personal and Occupational Experience, Joseph George Gerics
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
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
North Carolina Private School Educators' Perceptions of BYOD Implementation as a Lived Experience: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Alexander Randolph Grey
Academic Self-Concept of Dual Credit Secondary Career Technical Education Students, Scott D. Griggs
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
A Causal-Comparative Study of Burnout Among Rural Elementary, Middle, and High School Teachers, Keisha N. Hamby
The Relationship between Academic and Social Satisfaction among Post-9/11 Veterans in Higher Education, William Alton Hammac
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 Effect of a Social-Emotional-Behavioral Framework on Middle School Student Achievement: A Causal-Comparative Study, Meredith Nicole Ford Jordan
The Transformational Leadership Practices of a College President: A Case Study of Dr. James L. Doti, Adejoke Katherine Kassim
The Effect of the 1:1 Initiative on School-wide Performance Level Percentages in Secondary U.S. History, Samuel J. Kassinger
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
Special Education Teachers’ Experiences Of Providing Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorders Access To The General Education Curriculum: A Phenomenological Study, Hanna Leigh Kiser
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
High School Language Students' and Teachers' Perceptions of Effective Teaching Practices: A Collective Case Study, Janet Lynn Lainé
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
Virtual Classes: A Comparative Study on the Overall Effect of Virtual Science Classes on High School Students' Course Grade, Melinda Lee Maier
The Quality of Transdisciplinary Team Assessment Practices for Mobile Technology as Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Laura Jeanne Mansfield
The Relationship Between Middle School Principals Use Of The Dimensions Of Distributed Leadership and Teachers, George Lathan Marek Marshall
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
Measures for Comparing an Augmentative and Alternative Communication Application for Use within a Kindergarten Curriculum, Anna Camille Johnson McKelphin
The Impact of a Felon's Overall Well-Being on Education, Employment, and Recidivism, Shandrika S. McNair-Williams
Reasons Why Homeschooling Families Choose Strict Home-Based Education or Cooperative Groups, Robert Eugene McTurnal
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
A Case Study of Stakeholders’ Motivation to Invest in Classical Christian Education, Cory James Merante
Teacher Retention, Teacher Attrition, and Teacher Personalities, Kathryn Nabors Metherell
The Voice of Latinas Persisting in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: A Phenomenological Study, Patricia Meulemans
Investigating Military Instructors' Experiences with Students' Use of Personal Technology: A Phenomenological Study, Scott Thomas Migdalski
The Correlation Between Quality Mentoring Relationships and African American Males' Overall Engagement and Academic Success, Cedric Gerard Miller
Comparing Perceived College Persistence Between Students Taking Online or Residential Dual Enrollment in High School, Dustin Joseph Miller
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
Student Perceptions of Trivium-Based Education in Classical Christian Schools: A Phenomenological Study, Robert Todd Mitchell
Launching Dreams: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Describing What It Means to Be an Underrepresented Student in a Collegiate Aviation Program, James P. Molloy
The Relationships Between School Burnout and Perceived Teacher Support in High School Male Students, Travis S. Moots
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
The Relationship of Christian Education to Adolescent Students' Biblical Worldview, Jason G. Nave
Parental Perspectives on Twenty-First Century Learning Environments in Private Middle Schools: A Phenomenological Study, Matthew Oswald Ozolnieks
A Correlational Study of Preadmission and Early Program Predictors of Physician Assistant Certification Exam Scores, Jennifer Pack
The Achievement Gap: Predicting the Effects of Protective/Risk Factors on Student Grades, Kathleen Pechtold
Professional Learning Communities and Relational Trust: A Correlational Study, Theresa Ann Pedersen
A Phenomenological Study of Novice Teachers' First-Year Experiences in Curriculum Development in International Schools, Rachel Morgan Pedigo
The Differences Between College Readiness and the Type of Algebra 1 Course Taken by Male and Female Students Attending a Private School in Southwestern Virginia, Christina M. Perdue
A Phenomenological Study of Advanced Age Individuals Pursuing a Doctoral Degree, Elaine G. Phillips
A Case Study on the Implementation of Additional Daily Physical Activity beyond the State-Required Guidelines, Frances Eugenia Phipps
A Phenomenological Study of Early Resignation Among Southern Territory Salvation Army Officers, Everette F. Platt
Impact of Combat Experience on Adult Learning for Students Enrolled at Liberty University in Spring 2019, Stephany Dawn Pracht
A Causal-Comparative Analysis of Mathematics Self-Efficacy Based on Gender and Math Acceleration, Jacqueline Renee Probst
A Phenomenological Study: The Role of the Middle School Counselor as Perceived by the Middle School Teacher, LaNekia S. Pruitt
Elementary School Building Leaders’ Experiences with Leading Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Initiatives in Upstate South Carolina: A Phenomenological Study, Jason Michael Ramey
A Single-Subject Study on Listening to Student-Selected Music through Headphones for Students with ADHD, Jennifer Renee Royster Ramey
Christian Teachers’ Experiences Motivating High School Students in The Pacific Northwest: A Transcendental Phenomenology, Michael Anthony Rickman
The Impact of Using Elementary Science Specialists on 5th Grade Science Achievement Scores, Wesley Armstrong Roach
Predictors of Zero Tolerance Policy Violations Among High School and Middle School Students, Anthony J. Roberson
Correlation between the Frequency of Electronic Parent Monitoring of Grades and Elementary Student Achievement, Michael Scott Robinson
The Influence of Teacher Effectiveness on Student Achievement: A Case Study, Linda Marie Rogers
Military Veterans and Their Motivation to Persist in Distance Education Doctoral Programs, Paula Ann Ross
